When The Relatives Came

It was a long time coming. After six years of living in Bali (halfway around the world from my birthplace), … More

How to Take Leave of Your Family Home

If your life is anything like mine, it might go something like this: After a few days of crossing multiple … More

Bagel Birthday Bash!

White seed or black? White please, and preferably piping hot, right out of the brick oven. For any native-born and … More

The Trump Dilemma: To Buy or Not To Buy?

A few late nights ago, flying into Washington’s National airport, I spotted in close proximity, the vague but immediately recognizable … More

Bangkok: You Got a Hold on Me

Not much beats Bangkok in terms of its visual-feast-factor. Even though I’ve taken at least a dozen extended stops in … More

Nyepi. In Two Acts.

Yesterday morning, Bali hit the pause button. Homo sapiens and machina: exit stage right. Stay in the wings. Quiet. Out … More

Blackie Saves the (6.4) Day. Sort Of.

The day started with the sound of a paw scratching at my front gate. At just past 7 am, it … More

Finding Home… in Oz

The day after the US presidential inauguration, I sought refuge down under. Taking cover in Perth was one way to … More

Got Fish?

Life on a tropical island is a wondrous affair; days comprised (mainly) of sunshine, adventure, surprises, new learnings and discoveries. … More

How The Grip Poled Festivus

It was a show that was much ado about nothing. You’re probably thinking Shakespeare. Uh, no. I’m talking Seinfeld. But … More