For the Love of Dogs

Every other day, somebody sends me a link to an article, study or film about the stray dogs of Bali … More

A Bountiful Bali Birthday

There was no more prosaic way to be awakened than by a pair of roosters cawing at each other right … More

“Real Bali” Living

I just stumbled across this ad posted on a local accommodation website, The “Real Bali” Almost Compound Living: Experience Local … More

Vigils

A few weeks ago, I began holding silent night vigils at bedtime. Imagining a flame deep inside of me – … More

Pain Redux (oh how it sucks!)

A few days ago, Saturday early evening to be precise, push came to shove: I nearly fell onto the sidewalk … More

The Greatest Show on Earth

… is not the circus (nor the film). Neither is it Las Vegas, Disneyland, the Big Dipper or Northern Lights. … More

Balionaires ‘R Us

Before Gede arrived this morning to drive me to the first of three of my day’s appointments, I carefully counted … More

A Question of Living

Once in awhile I’m asked this question: are you traveling or living in Bali? It’s a question that puzzles me … More

Under My Nose

Like many people who come to Ubud for a short while and then decide to stay longer, I’ve been trying … More