Emails: Forgotten & Found

I received an email from a woman in Cambodia a few days ago. She was a local woman living in … More

Woody in Flow

Yesterday, the snow fell. So today, in the glorious sunshine, and before the white stuff gave way to mud and … More

Of Landmines and Grief

A few nights ago I watched a fascinating documentary called Miss Landmine Cambodia (2009). It tells the story of a … More

My Health: From Standard to The Sublime

Strange but true: I just came home from the pharmacy, where I went looking for denture cleanser. Given my overall … More

No Pity (my Pain) Party Here!

A few days ago, he asked: how can you sit for up to an hour while driving, but you don’t … More

The Body Tuner

In a suburban subterranean cocoon, I’m lying on my side, wrapped up in layers of starched white sheets, thick cotton … More

Au revoir, Pierre

Pierre died recently, suddenly. Sadness settled into my heart when I heard of his death. And a few days ago … More

One Heck of a Homecoming

After an extended period of involuntary separation, followed by a long and winding  journey – from Europe, via New York … More

An Unexpected Shift

Yesterday was a classic cusp-of-winter day, overcast, chilly, varying shades of gray painted on streets and peoples’ faces. Otherwise, it … More

Google Exposed

Take a look at Google’s logo on its homepage today, celebrating the 115th anniversary of the first xray. Here it … More