This morning, Ubudians were greeted by the unusual sight of a bright and sunny day; skies a perfect shade of … More
Tag: cremation
The Last Hurrah
After awhile, well 5 years later anyway, I suppose you get used to hearing sounds at all hours of the … More
Burning Buffaloes
The burn is on. Understandably so, as it’s once again the season for mass cremations. Bali-style. The greater metropolitan area … More
Rites of Rain and Passage
Sometimes, in the early mornings, especially after a particularly heavy overnight rain shower, and before I unroll my yoga mat, … More
Crème de la crèmation
A death in a Balinese family means burial, or if funds are available, a cremation. Ultimately, even buried corpses are … More
The Greatest Show on Earth
… is not the circus (nor the film). Neither is it Las Vegas, Disneyland, the Big Dipper or Northern Lights. … More
Stairways to Heaven
Maybe it was bound to happen. Again. Flashbacks. Waking up in a sweat. Everything falling; poles, random items, people twirling … More
