Between the Sawah and a Hard Place

In Bali, there is a zone – where concrete walls meet the sawah (rice paddies).­­­ It’s a sacred space; as … 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

Conway on the Couch

I don’t follow the news much (it’s all pretty bad). But once in awhile, I catch sight of a story … 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

Field of Bricks

A few weeks ago, when I spotted piles of cement bricks being piled up, outside the new-ish outlandish and oversized … More

Blair’s Odyssey: A Legend In Our Midst

Walter Cronkite once called Lawrence Blair “One of the best lecturers alive.” Now I see why. Recently, over two evenings … More

Christmas-y Queries

Sometimes, over Christmas for example, I wonder:Why are shop clerks in Bali required to wear Santa caps or those silly … 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

Balinese Swag (or Goodies for the Gods)

There’s no telling when and where the Balinese will hold their next ceremony. Which is why it’s often been said … More

Make Art

Our world. In a rut. Our people. Fearful. Panicked. Angry. The axis, off-kilter. Turn the page. Find the light. Breathe. … More