There is joy in small things. Even here in Bali. Especially if you live in Ubud – and find yourself…
Kuda in the Compound
Even I must admit that the tiny banjar (hamlet) of Timbul, a half-hour’s drive up to the highlands and rice…
Dog Day Afternoon
His name is Peter. He’s a dog, a Bali dog. Black and white, a little strange-looking if you ask me.…
Being in Deep Shift
Somewhere over the Java Sea, my body gave out. The first clue revealed itself during takeoff, when I glanced over…
How To Keep A Home & Heart Ticking
The after-effects of a whirlwind visit back to my hometown took their toll, still in the process of winding down…
The Season Formerly Known as Spring
Finally, blessedly, thankfully… it happens. The long-awaited big thaw. Before you know it, spring descends on the city with a…
Namaste Nepal
In April 2008, after months of planning and nearly three months of traveling around Southeast Asia, I landed in Nepal.…
The Mother of all Stones
For the past week, I’ve been drinking copious amounts of apple juice while gearing up for a liver flush. If…
The Great White (6) North
It happens while I’m watching a Chinese acupuncturist pull needles out of my dad’s arms: My phone rings. It takes…
Where the Grass is Greener
Yesterday morning, the local weatherman welcomed me to -16 (did you see that MINUS sign, my tropical friends?), that, thanks…
Healing Pilgrim 