This past week, I’ve been reminded of the importance of feeling grateful even for imperfection, for things that do not…
The Matpackers
Back in the day, when I was a child and traveled en famille, we would pack all of our belongings…
Asking for Help – Please Share and Help Me Find My Sister
Please help spread the word about this man’s search for his sister – she possibly still lives in South Korea.
Shades of Pray
The past couple of weeks have been laden with a deep sense of change. Loss. Struggle. Conflict. Beauty. Alienation. Death.…
United Nations
As a rule, I don’t follow world news anymore. It’s a matter of keeping my sanity intact, staying focused on,…
The Rat Came Back
The Indonesian word tikus has always sent shivers down my spine. It translates to rat – or field mouse. A…
Just For Laughs
In Indonesia, immigration is no laughing matter. Authorities take their responsibilities very seriously. In fact, some might say it’s a…
Quebec a Kutuh
The banjar (hamlet) where I live – Kutuh Kaja – is full of colourful characters; tattooed fathers ferrying their helmetless…
Why My Masseuse Went AWOL
A couple of months ago, Wayan (my longtime masseuse) mentioned – in passing – that the people of her banjar…
The Buda of Dunggulan
No, I haven’t misspelled the Buddha’s name. And no, I’m not referring to anything related to the renowned multi-outlet restaurant…
Healing Pilgrim 