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

Bring On The Ancestors!

It is no coincidence that the authorities and vulcanologists have just lowered the volcanic alert level. Which would mean that … More

Yesterday morning, Bali hit the pause button. Homo sapiens and machina: exit stage right. Stay in the wings. Quiet. Out … More

Sometimes, over Christmas for example, I wonder:Why are shop clerks in Bali required to wear Santa caps or those silly … More

It was a show that was much ado about nothing. You’re probably thinking Shakespeare. Uh, no. I’m talking Seinfeld. But … More

It is rare these days, and becoming ever more so, to find sanctuary from the sights and sounds of concrete, … More

It’s the day before Galungan, a bi-annual celebration and one of Bali’s highest, holiest days of the year. I know … More

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

‘Twas the second night of Chanukah And in the town of Ubud A party was happening As we knew it … More

It was a Christmas weekend unlike any other, especially for me, as I typically don’t celebrate this holiday. However, this … More