The other day, I set out for one of the most significant Balinese ceremonies that I’ve ever been honored to … More
Tag: Bali
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, … More
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 … More
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. … More
When The Relatives Came
It was a long time coming. After six years of living in Bali (halfway around the world from my birthplace), … More
The Jetlag Tango
I’ve come home. To Bali. Ubud. My little oasis. I open the gate and Blackie leaps up to lick me, … More
Between the Sawah and a Hard Place
In Bali, there is a zone – where concrete walls meet the sawah (rice paddies). It’s a sacred space; as … More
Nyepi. In Two Acts.
Yesterday morning, Bali hit the pause button. Homo sapiens and machina: exit stage right. Stay in the wings. Quiet. Out … More
The Banjar Boys Work Their Magic (Again)
All day I’ve been feeling like a little kid gearing up for Christmas. I know it’s March, so it ain’t … More
Paint Like Nobody’s Watching
Imagine trying to invite a group full of computer tech pros, coding geeks, budding entrepreneurs and startup nerds to lay … More
Healing Pilgrim 