All over Indonesia today, citizens marked Independence Day – Hari Merdeka. But preparations and celebrations started long ago. Since the…
Tunggu Sebentar
Of all the Indonesian phrases I’ve racked up in my 6+ years of living on this isle (and there are…
A Long Wait.. and Baby Makes Four
The other day, I set out for one of the most significant Balinese ceremonies that I’ve ever been honored to…
Kings of the Sawah
I’ve been back home for less than 24 hours. It’s startling to note the stark differences between my own neighbourhood,…
Getting my Greens (& Golds)
I’d grown weary of the relentless parade of concrete, cement, cinderblocks; the onslaught of chimney-like blasts of smoke pelting at…
A ‘Hood In Flux
After two months away from Bali, my home for more than 6 years, I’ve returned and begun to settle in.…
When The Relatives Came
It was a long time coming. After six years of living in Bali (halfway around the world from my birthplace),…
The Jetlag Tango
I’ve come home. To Bali. Ubud. My little oasis. I open the gate and Blackie leaps up to lick me,…
How to Take Leave of Your Family Home
If your life is anything like mine, it might go something like this: After a few days of crossing multiple…
Montreal Marks a Milestone
While we’re on the subject of birthdays, it’s worth remembering that I’ve had the (good?mis?) fortune of spending time in…
Healing Pilgrim 