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

Nature’s Balm

Have you ever pitched a project to a total stranger, confident of its meaning and purpose, sensing that the stars … More

Oh-la-la Odalan!

I was ready to call it a night last evening, when I heard Nyoman call up at me from below: … More

Dead Gecko Diary

Another writing circle, another opportunity to exercise those Balinized brain muscles. You just need to show up, sit down (or … More

Uncommon Carriers

On my way back from yoga earlier today, I walked behind this woman for nearly 10 minutes. I couldn’t take … More

The Penjors Have It

Celebrations and fireworks are getting under way half a world away. But here in Ubud, blessedly, there’s not a single … More

Under My Nose

Like many people who come to Ubud for a short while and then decide to stay longer, I’ve been trying … More

Cock-a-Doodle Days

The roosters of Tebesaya are at it again. But there’s something different in the air today; it’s the first morning … More

Good Things

It’s a good thing that flights coming into Bali usually arrive in the middle of the night – thereby wisely … More

The Day(s) After

Apropo my posting yesterday, inquiring minds may want to know:  How did I manage to sit in a car for … More