A Pura Pilgrimage

My friend Bagus (Balinese for good or nice) owns a warung a few minutes’ walk from where I live; he … More

The Lines That Bind Us

Kadek and I, we are bound by my lines. The lines that connect bones to muscle. The nerve lines running … More

Stairways to Heaven

Maybe it was bound to happen. Again. Flashbacks. Waking up in a sweat. Everything falling; poles, random items, people twirling … More

A More Creative Kind of Detox

More than anything, yesterday was a lesson in mixed blessings, in letting go and being open to what is – … More

Ibu Robin & Baby’s Angels

I just finished reading a novel called Butterfly People. The author, Robin Lim (known as Ibu Robin to locals), is … More

Wings of Time

Yesterday morning, on my way to the pool, I walked through the forest and came to an abrupt stop  when … More

Tough Love

Imagine if all our angels were sweet and gentle, constantly showering us with words of comfort, love and wisdom. Imagine … More

The Color Purple

It all began innocently enough when I asked Shoko to introduce me to her hairdresser. I’d wanted just to lighten … More

An Auspicious Anniversary

A couple of days ago, in the middle of a massage, memories of last year surged through my mind and … More

A Question of Living

Once in awhile I’m asked this question: are you traveling or living in Bali? It’s a question that puzzles me … More