Festival Season Wraps Up!

The bi-annual Balinese ten-day festivals of Galungan to Kuningan just wrapped up over the weekend… though thankfully the penjors stay … More

Exile… with a Smile

My intention was to write about last night’s gathering at a lovely sprawling house on the edge of the jungle. … More

Tabanan with a Twist

It was time for another trip to Tabanan, but it was a visit unlike any other. A silent retreat center … More

Breathing It Forward

Now that the guilt has subsided and the sense of collusion in a fraudulent endeavor (thankfully) never descended upon me, … More

A Loaded Question

At the stroke of 6 this morning, just shy of dawn and under cover of near-darkness, I slid the compound … More

My Guru, The Slug

The labyrinth welcomed me back today with an open embrace. I stood at its opening, in open-toed sandals, vacillating a … More

The Woman in the Picture

Look closely at the picture below. Notice anything? Probably not. It’s an altogether uninspiring (let alone not particularly well framed) … More

The Bully & Mr G.

One of my favorite Sunday activities is to join J & N at their villa compound for a few hours … More

Monkey Business

It’s to be expected. I live in a Balinese family compound / guesthouse, so people come and go all the … More

Off The Mongan Trail

Awaking to the surround-sounds of Sunday morning in Ubud, I spent a few minutes reflecting on my stay in Mongan … More