Last Wednesday, I left to Sidemen, where for a few days (and except for my cellphone), I disconnected from the … More
Tag: death
Gifts of the Sea
You never quite know what will emerge from the sea in Bali. I don’t mean sun, sand and waves; nor … More
Almost Last Rites
During a break from a wedding ceremony in Mas yesterday, we went to the main temple, where preparations have been … 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
Dead Gecko Diary
Another writing circle, another opportunity to exercise those Balinized brain muscles. You just need to show up, sit down (or … More
A Soul’s Last Hurrah
I joined in a pilgrimage around the neighborhood today, Tebesaya. Peliatan. Ubud. It was a procession unlike anything I’d seen. … More
Healing Pilgrim 