The Spirit of Rouzan

I was reading the New York Times yesterday, when I fell on a recent story which I expected to be … More

Sacred Metal (& Mourning)

This past Saturday evening, satiated from another jam-packed day at the Ubud Writers Festival, and fatigued by the blazing sun, … More

A Long Wait.. and Baby Makes Four

The other day, I set out for one of the most significant Balinese ceremonies that I’ve ever been honored to … More

The Royal’s Rain (Goes Away)

This morning, Ubudians were greeted by the unusual sight of a bright and sunny day; skies a perfect shade of … 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

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

What If…

What if just before they set out to do their deadly deed… One of them got a call from his … More

Floating Wings

A nightly rainy season ritual. The dedalu is clearly unperturbed by its intensely short life-span. One day, tops. Attracted by … More

Joys and Sorrows

Yesterday – largely and forevermore overshadowed by the past memories of today – was a momentous day for some. It … More

A Tale of Two Chickens

For a long time, I’ve had regular company at the labyrinth. So too have the organic and medicinal gardens: among … More