Sidemen Surprise

Every time I escape the throngs and noises of an all too highly-seasonal Ubud, I feel a giddy sense of … More

Tropical Horror Show

Long ago I signed up for a weekly news digest that spews out Bali’s most sensational gossip and items at … More

Namaste to Nepal

Over the past few days, ever since I landed in the Red Dot (that is Singapore), I’ve had a chance … More

The Seventh Year…

since my accident has drawn to a close. Today. I didn’t cross a bridge to mark the milestone, as I … More

Millie & Luna Save The Day

Millie and Luna. Quite the four-legged pair. Both are white/cream-colored. One a Bali dog, the other a labradoodle. They sniff … More

Labyrinth Love

Once in awhile, when I least expect it, perhaps when I bump into a friend in town or I meet … More

Kuta (or More Reasons to Love Sidemen)

There’s a place in Bali that I’ve probably never mentioned before. Never dared to write about. Mostly because, other than … More

What If…

What if just before they set out to do their deadly deed… One of them got a call from his … More

Cleansing House

More than one week after the not-quite-a-break-in-kind-of-robbery, I still noticed that I was a little jumpy. A plastic bottle rolled … More

Pandora’s Box (and a Lesson in Gratitude)

This past week, I’ve been reminded of the importance of feeling grateful even for imperfection, for things that do not … More