Never before has the prospect of opening my mouth -’sans mask’ – been so fraught with risk. For the first … More
Tag: gratitude
The Balinese, Still Rising to the Occasion
In the last two decades, the Balinese people have endured extraordinary challenges: a series of bombings that killed foreigners and … More
Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear
“Objects in mirror are closer than they appear” is a safety warning that is engraved on the passenger side mirrors … More
The Phoenix Cycles Again
The last time I rode a bicycle was in Battambang, Cambodia. In the early afternoon of January 25, 2009, the … More
What Heals Us: Plant Medicine
Those who know me well, know that I can be an unapologetic skeptic, a cynic. That I don’t believe and … More
Buddha for Breakfast
It’s been weeks since I’ve seen a sunrise. Months since I’ve had breakfast. I’ve deeply missed seeing the dawning sun; … More
Capping a Decade of Railroad Bridge Ties
In early 2009, the Cambodian railway system was in shambles. A French company was brought in to repair the network … More
A Four-Legged Frenzy
After 2 travelicious months in Europe, I returned to Bali, plunging headfirst into a voluntary dog-ful universe. These are not … More
The Sun Always Rises
Consider this. A scraggly line, more like an arc. Its form still invisible in the darkness. Yet we wait, steeped … More
A Call to Curb Thankshopping
‘Tis the (turkey) season. Which, aside from the feasting, means one thing: After months of hibernation, concocting advertising strategies, and … More
Healing Pilgrim 