The Joys of Banking in Bali (or How I Learned to Forge My Own Name)

I opened my first bank account, back in Canada, while I was in high school. Since then, I’ve set up … More

Musings about Bangkok

This is what happens when I spend a week in this humming, thrumming, 24/7, 7-11 megalopolis: I’m overcome with Observer … More

Pandora’s Box (and a Lesson in Gratitude)

This past week, I’ve been reminded of the importance of feeling grateful even for imperfection, for things that do not … More

Floating Wings

A nightly rainy season ritual. The dedalu is clearly unperturbed by its intensely short life-span. One day, tops. Attracted by … More

Lines in the Middle

What’s wrong with this picture? No idea? Ok, so try this one: Still stumped? Ok, how about this one, taken … More

The St. Petersburg Phenomenon

Six years ago, right about this time of year, buffeted by wind and approaching rain, I shivered in the cold … More

Waltzing With a Caterpillar

It was not yet the middle of the week when I felt the first pangs of a meltdown or serious … More

Rifles in the Morning

Zehoo? (Is that all?) The male barista asks from across the counter, as he shoots a quick glance up at … More

Where My Name is At Home

For many reasons it’s a joy to spend an extended period of time in this country that I love – … More

Heart-Breaking News

I just returned from a three-day course, during which time I’d decided it was a good idea for me to … More