It’s the day before Galungan, a bi-annual celebration and one of Bali’s highest, holiest days of the year. I know … More
Category: Friendship
Millie & Luna Save The Day
Millie and Luna. Quite the four-legged pair. Both are white/cream-colored. One a Bali dog, the other a labradoodle. They sniff … More
A New Year’s (Edible) Epiphany
It was not the most auspicious beginning to the year. At least not on the food front. A friend was … More
The Heart & Soul of Sidemen
Even if you live in a place like Bali, every once in awhile you just need to get away. So … More
United Nations
As a rule, I don’t follow world news anymore. It’s a matter of keeping my sanity intact, staying focused on, … More
Why My Masseuse Went AWOL
A couple of months ago, Wayan (my longtime masseuse) mentioned – in passing – that the people of her banjar … More
A Southern Odyssey
There is joy in small things. Even here in Bali. Especially if you live in Ubud – and find yourself … More
Namaste Nepal
In April 2008, after months of planning and nearly three months of traveling around Southeast Asia, I landed in Nepal. … More
The Great White (6) North
It happens while I’m watching a Chinese acupuncturist pull needles out of my dad’s arms: My phone rings. It takes … More
Off the Mat
Some of you – especially those who practice yoga – might have heard of a wonderful organization called Off the … More
Healing Pilgrim 