This morning, I was startled awake by the sounds of machine-gun fire. At least, that was my first thought – … More
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The Phoenix Cycles Again
The last time I rode a bicycle was in Battambang, Cambodia. In the early afternoon of January 25, 2009, the … 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 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
Pulang Kampung
Like the rest of the Islamic world, Indonesians in Bali are about to mark the close of the month-long fast … 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
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
Healing Pilgrim 