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 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

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 … More

Grounded, but Grateful

Today, I was scheduled to fly out of Bali. On a wonderful adventure. On many adventures. First stop: Bangkok. Staying … More

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 … More

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 … More

Musings on Nyepi in the time of COVID19

Unlike in years past, the 2020 edition of Bali’s New Year (aka Day of Silence) hobbled its way into the … More

Introducing Retreat On Your Feet!

Retreat on Your Feet offers pioneering physical and mental ­wellness journeys, adapting creative processes into natural settings. This year, join … More