What. Is a Jubicycle.
Well. I'll tell you what it isn't. It's not an icicle made of jelly beans. It's also not a new hair product. In fact, I just made up the word.
It's actually a word I just made up to relate JUBILEE to the "
5 Weeks for Freedom" event that is being held in tandem with IJM to raise awareness about slavery. Fifteen cyclists will be biking 1800 miles of the Underground Railroad, accompanied by
concerts and festivals in every major city they visit. AMAZING! You can
support them and watch video of the event by clicking these links.

You know, I ride a bicycle around town. Not recently, since my wrist got sprained while I was making this ridiculously awesome block playing ultimate frisbee. But in general, the bicycle, I'm rediscovering, is a fantastic mode of transportation. I have new found respect for everyone who goes up Capitol Hill everyday, and have even struggled up the hill myself.
Basically, 1800 miles is a long way. This really makes me think, especially after we got to play the Seattle Against Slavery Benefit Dinner last week:
What am I willing to give up for the sake of someone else? If you were interviewing me (which you are welcome to do anytime), and asked this question, I would initially like to think my answer would sound generous. Seriously though, if you put my heart and mind in Excel, and created a pie chart revealing how I was apportioned, you and I would both find big slices of wasted space.
If I were a slave, what would I hope someone would do for me? If I were to love others as I love myself, what would I do then? I don't expect you to answer those for me, but I encourage you to answer them for yourself. Then look at your neighbor.