The Remarkably Wired Woman

I’ve just met a woman with – there’s no other way to say it – electric hands. It was a … More

Two Solitudes

Awakened this morning by a strange-sounding rooster, I looked out to the cloudy skies. The first sentence that came into … More

Shabbat in South Bali

Time and again, Bali reveals itself to be all about synchronicity. It all happened because Alexsandra and I chose to … More

The Greatest Show on Earth

… is not the circus (nor the film). Neither is it Las Vegas, Disneyland, the Big Dipper or Northern Lights. … More

Wings of Time

Yesterday morning, on my way to the pool, I walked through the forest and came to an abrupt stop  when … More

A Question of Living

Once in awhile I’m asked this question: are you traveling or living in Bali? It’s a question that puzzles me … More

Oh-la-la Odalan!

I was ready to call it a night last evening, when I heard Nyoman call up at me from below: … More

Off Limits. Verboten. Period.

All across the island, Balinese are today celebrating Kuningan, the holiday that takes place ten days after Galungan. This last … More

Dead Gecko Diary

Another writing circle, another opportunity to exercise those Balinized brain muscles. You just need to show up, sit down (or … More

Uncommon Carriers

On my way back from yoga earlier today, I walked behind this woman for nearly 10 minutes. I couldn’t take … More