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

Jewel: A Feast for the Senses

It’s shiny. It’s new. And, to paraphrase the tagline on its promotional brochure, it adds “a little sparkle to your … More

Two Beaches, Worlds Apart

I’ve seen my share of beach. From Spain to France, from California, Florida and Mexico to Bermuda and Turks and … More

Vilnius to Valbonne

It’s unlikely that Lithuania appears on the radar for a family reunion. Indeed, it’s not a country that usually falls … More

Adulation of O

If you were asked to choose someone to advocate on your behalf, for just about any cause or argument that … More

Red and White on Parade

All over Indonesia today, citizens marked Independence Day – Hari Merdeka. But preparations and celebrations started long ago. Since the … More

A Long Wait.. and Baby Makes Four

The other day, I set out for one of the most significant Balinese ceremonies that I’ve ever been honored to … More

Sidemen Surprise

Every time I escape the throngs and noises of an all too highly-seasonal Ubud, I feel a giddy sense of … More

The Kumzitz Krowd

Somewhere  on the north coast of Bali, some friends – adults, children and a newborn baby – met up to … More

Magic in the Market

It’s the day before Galungan, a bi-annual celebration and one of Bali’s highest, holiest days of the year. I know … More