Coconuts from Heaven (or Canned)

In a store today, I spied these cans. Many others also. A veritable explosion of coconut- and other tropical-fruit-based drinks … More

Lunch with Dad

In a parallel universe If I’d begged, pleaded or cajoled Lunch with dad Might have taken place in A five-star … More

The Way to Start a Day

I’m a sucker for sunrise. Anywhere. Down under. Up ‘n over. On this island, or any other. Sunny side up. … More

Island Girl

Nearly one month ago, I traded in my tropical island life for a temporary return to life on my original … More

A Snail’s Surprise

Just for today, I wanted to share an update I posted to my Indiegogo Camino Campaign webpage.. it was too … More

Batch ‘n Botch

It’s one thing to trust a friend’s recommendation to a hair salon  – especially if it happens to be close … More

Chicken in a Basket

Shortly after 7 yesterday morning, the neighbor’s rooster and chicken were crowing outside my window even louder than usual. It … More

The Camino Campaign: 30-Day Countdown!

Apologies for my hiatus: The other day, my laptop fell into a state of deep REM from which it hasn’t yet … More

Kidding Around

It’s blessing enough to be living in a house on a ridge, with an unobstructed view of Mount Agung and … More

Opening Hours

You know how it is when you want to go to the bank: You can write it into your day’s … More