For Camino pilgrims past and future, the present – namely 2020 – is proving to be a dud. A black … More
Tag: Inspiration
The Plaguest Year of All
Since the pandemic came to town, nothing’s been the same. Most mornings, I wake up, get out of bed and … More
The Curative Power of Cows
Not long into his 2019 TED talk, British journalist and New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari tells the curious … More
Grounded, but Grateful
Today, I was scheduled to fly out of Bali. On a wonderful adventure. On many adventures. First stop: Bangkok. Staying … More
The Balinese Response to COVID19 – The Early Days…
It started the day before Nyepi, when a bell in East Bali sounded by itself. The culprit (or perhaps, victim?) … More
Inspiring Blogger Award (redux ;)
I just found out that my fellow blogger and Russophile Steve Hague โ of Life in Russia renown โ has … More
A Whole Lot o’ Hallelujahs
The 21st night of September. International Peace Day. Chant. Pray. Love. Meditate mindfully, for good measure. The Climate March. Another … More
Birds’ Eye View
I had just enough time to spare before a late morning magazine meeting to lay back on a comfy couch … More
A Pioneer in Padangtegal
I recently met the chief of Padangtegal village in Ubud who is trying to make a big difference in his … More
The Lines That Bind Us
Kadek and I, we are bound by my lines. The lines that connect bones to muscle. The nerve lines running … More