Getting my Greens (& Golds)

I’d grown weary of the relentless parade of concrete, cement, cinderblocks; the onslaught of chimney-like blasts of smoke pelting at … More

A ‘Hood In Flux

After two months away from Bali, my home for more than 6 years, I’ve returned and begun to settle in. … More

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

Paint Like Nobody’s Watching

Imagine trying to invite a group full of computer tech pros, coding geeks, budding entrepreneurs and startup nerds to lay … 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

Your Blood Never Lies (Even From Afar)

The sheepish Balinese clerk at a local medical clinic tries hard to make sense of my unusual request. I don’t … More

The Birds

Once in awhile, I still stumble upon hidden treasures – a waterfall, a village, a temple, a dish or dessert. … More