The day started with the sound of a paw scratching at my front gate. At just past 7 am, it … More
Tag: animals
Finding Home… in Oz
The day after the US presidential inauguration, I sought refuge down under. Taking cover in Perth was one way to … More
Living Among the Animals
These are some of the things we forget – and need to be reminded of – when we’ve lived in … More
The Monkeys of Batur
It happened in a flash. Just the other day. Invited to join a group heading up to Mount Batur – … More
In Search of Silver Linings
The past 2 weeks since my return from Nepal have afforded me the opportunity to distance myself a little, from … More
Millie & Luna Save The Day
Millie and Luna. Quite the four-legged pair. Both are white/cream-colored. One a Bali dog, the other a labradoodle. They sniff … More
The Rat Came Back
The Indonesian word tikus has always sent shivers down my spine. It translates to rat – or field mouse. A … More
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 … More
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. … More
Off the Mat
Some of you – especially those who practice yoga – might have heard of a wonderful organization called Off the … More
