Never before has the prospect of opening my mouth -’sans mask’ – been so fraught with risk. For the first … More
Author: healingpilgrim
The Balinese, Still Rising to the Occasion
In the last two decades, the Balinese people have endured extraordinary challenges: a series of bombings that killed foreigners and … More
Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear
“Objects in mirror are closer than they appear” is a safety warning that is engraved on the passenger side mirrors … More
The Phoenix Cycles Again
The last time I rode a bicycle was in Battambang, Cambodia. In the early afternoon of January 25, 2009, the … More
Life is a Masquerade
“Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” ~ James … More
A Covidesque Camino
For Camino pilgrims past and future, the present – namely 2020 – is proving to be a dud. A black … More
The Plaguest Year of All
Since the pandemic came to town, nothing’s been the same. Most mornings, I wake up, get out of bed and … More
The Curative Power of Cows
Not long into his 2019 TED talk, British journalist and New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari tells the curious … More
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 … More
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 … More
