It’s hard for me to pinpoint the exact moment that the germ of this wild notion sprouted in my brain … More
Tag: healing
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
The Book Journey Lands.. in Bali
My memoir has LANDED! A pilgrimage is the kind of journey on which you embark with certain hopes and wishes. … 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
The Book Stork is on her way!
Dear fellow bloggers, family, friends, readers near and far, If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, you might remember … More
Adulation of O
If you were asked to choose someone to advocate on your behalf, for just about any cause or argument that … More
Revisiting a Sacred Space
What is it like to return to a place that you once helped bring to fruition – even if your … More