Shortly before 5 this morning, I was awakened to the sounds of roosters, men’s voices, women singing softly and the … More
Tag: life
Ceremony Central
A day without ceremony is, in Bali at least, like a day without sunshine. And since the possibility of a … More
The Joy of Quiet
I awoke yesterday to a blue sky peeking through stormy clouds, and to the sound of roosters, birds and rainfall … More
On Swear Words and Other Lessons of Life
Earlier this afternoon, I was expecting to return to my lovely room at the guesthouse and write about this past … More
Fields of Dreams
Ubudians, with great affection and awe, used to call the narrow path leading up to Sari Organik (renowned local vegetarian … More
Mourning under a Full Moon
A little girl that I never met died one week ago today. I only knew about Ayelet Galena and her … More
Leaving the Jungle
The past three months, I’ve lived in a room with a view – of a jungle. In fact, most days … More
Why Do I Love These People
In the spirit of a long standing tradition, I accepted an invitation to join my family for a two-week vacation … More
The Lady and The Lexus
The corner of Jalan Raya and Jalan Suweta could be considered the epicenter of Ubud. Heading south, alongside the Tourist … More
Bebek Crossing Ahead
Living in a city such as Ubud, and walking across town in the early morning hours (as I love to … More
Healing Pilgrim 