Just over two months ago, I received a text message from a Balinese man – Komang – whom I’ve known … More
Category: Family
It Could Always Be Worse
The Year of the Virus has been a decidedly rough tumble for my dad. After teetering at the threshold of … More
The Balinese, Still Rising to the Occasion
In the last two decades, the Balinese people have endured extraordinary challenges: a series of bombings that killed foreigners and … 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
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
The Balinese Response to COVID19 – The Early Days…
It started the day before Nyepi, when a bell in East Bali sounded by itself. The culprit (or perhaps, victim?) … 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
Sneak preview!
Dear followers, fellow bloggers and first-time visitors! With a brief detour off my regular (or not-so-regular recently, sorry!!), I did … 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
The Spirit of Rouzan
I was reading the New York Times yesterday, when I fell on a recent story which I expected to be … More
Healing Pilgrim 