Not long into his 2019 TED talk, British journalist and New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari tells the curious…
The Craftsmanship of Ogoh-Ogohs
If you’re going to write a piece elsewhere than on your blog (and actually get it published), isn’t it just…
The Senior Class, Sui Generis
Last Friday was my eldest nephew’s last day of high school. Except that GG was at home, like all seniors…
What Heals Us: Plant Medicine
Those who know me well, know that I can be an unapologetic skeptic, a cynic. That I don’t believe and…
Buddha for Breakfast
It’s been weeks since I’ve seen a sunrise. Months since I’ve had breakfast. I’ve deeply missed seeing the dawning sun;…
The Landscape of my Father’s Life
Once upon a childhood – I might have been 8 or 9 years old – my dad was driving me…
Grounded, but Grateful
Today, I was scheduled to fly out of Bali. On a wonderful adventure. On many adventures. First stop: Bangkok. Staying…
Books (and Life) on Standby
My books are glaring at me. More than a dozen copies are piled up in a solid column, spine over…
This Too Shall Pass-Over
Another day of surreal stillness in Bali. Celebrating this first evening of Passover, ensconced alone in my new Bali beachside…
The Balinese Response to COVID19 – The Early Days…
It started the day before Nyepi, when a bell in East Bali sounded by itself. The culprit (or perhaps, victim?)…
