Chilly With A Chance of Teardrops

After many days of hibernation, today seemed promising: for the first time, the outside thermometer registered in the above zero … More

Wherever, Together

‘Twas the day before Christmas And into the house Descended 9 more people … hence no room for a mouse. … More

Joys and Sorrows

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

Lunch with Dad

In a parallel universe If I’d begged, pleaded or cajoled Lunch with dad Might have taken place in A five-star … More

Code Word: Mongolia

My dad called yesterday. We talked about how I was going to walk along the Camino. Here is a replication … More

The Doors

When yoga class wrapped up yesterday late morning, I was nudged out of my near-blissful state of savasana, collected my … More

Where’s Wayan?

I went to Warung Sopa yesterday for a mixed plate of fresh veggie salads. I asked for Wayan (pronounced why-UN), … More

The Woman in the Picture

Look closely at the picture below. Notice anything? Probably not. It’s an altogether uninspiring (let alone not particularly well framed) … More

Monkey Business

It’s to be expected. I live in a Balinese family compound / guesthouse, so people come and go all the … More

Bring on the Light

I read an article yesterday in which an explanation was given for why it is so hot in Bali these … More