‘Tis the (turkey) season. Which, aside from the feasting, means one thing: After months of hibernation, concocting advertising strategies, and … More
Tag: holiday
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
Nyepi. In Two Acts.
Yesterday morning, Bali hit the pause button. Homo sapiens and machina: exit stage right. Stay in the wings. Quiet. Out … More
Christmas-y Queries
Sometimes, over Christmas for example, I wonder:Why are shop clerks in Bali required to wear Santa caps or those silly … More
How The Grip Poled Festivus
It was a show that was much ado about nothing. You’re probably thinking Shakespeare. Uh, no. I’m talking Seinfeld. But … More
The Desa Seni Experience
It is rare these days, and becoming ever more so, to find sanctuary from the sights and sounds of concrete, … More
Magic in the Market
It’s the day before Galungan, a bi-annual celebration and one of Bali’s highest, holiest days of the year. I know … More
Wherever, Together
‘Twas the day before Christmas And into the house Descended 9 more people … hence no room for a mouse. … More
A Festival of Light
‘Twas the second night of Chanukah And in the town of Ubud A party was happening As we knew it … More
My kind of Christmas
It was a Christmas weekend unlike any other, especially for me, as I typically don’t celebrate this holiday. However, this … More
Healing Pilgrim 