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

A Day’s Worth of Detours

The sunrise this morning was spectacular. Almost biblical in its grandeur. Not an orb rising into a clear blue sky … More

The Art of Writingness

What a joy it’s been to stumble across and join the weekly writing circle, so ably – and energetically! – … More

The Day(s) After

Apropo my posting yesterday, inquiring minds may want to know:  How did I manage to sit in a car for … More

A Wild Trip

What choice do you have, if upon your return from an evening in Penenstan, you find the book you borrowed … More

A Reason for Walking

Why do you walk? Sure, to get from here to there. But do you ever walk for any other reason? … More

Tying the Knot (But Filing the Teeth First)

If you should ever find yourself in Bali, take care not to leave home (that is, your temporary home in … More

Writing from the Soul

What I really want to write about is the marathon writing retreat that I attended over the weekend. Held at … More

The Prophet of Putrajaya

A short walk from the train station of a planned city in the middle of Southeast Asia, stands a medical … More