Balinese Swag (or Goodies for the Gods)

There’s no telling when and where the Balinese will hold their next ceremony. Which is why it’s often been said … More

The Last Hurrah

After awhile, well 5 years later anyway, I suppose you get used to hearing sounds at all hours of the … More

The burn is on. Understandably so, as it’s once again the season for mass cremations. Bali-style. The greater metropolitan area … More

Recently, my blogging friends Terri and James over at Gallivance impressed me with their glowing tribute to the Balinese flower-mandala. … More

When the ancestors came, I was in Ubud. It was the festive day of Galungan and the Balinese were awaiting … More

It’s the day before Galungan, a bi-annual celebration and one of Bali’s highest, holiest days of the year. I know … More

Sometimes movement and change happens in the most unexpected ways and times. When you find yourself in that position, as … More

It was moving day. Again. I seem to have developed a regular habit of moving, regularly, since I came to … More

A couple of months ago, Wayan (my longtime masseuse) mentioned – in passing – that the people of her banjar … More

No, I haven’t misspelled the Buddha’s name. And no, I’m not referring to anything related to the renowned multi-outlet restaurant … More