Yesterday morning, on my way to the pool, I walked through the forest and came to an abrupt stop when … More
Tag: memory
The Color Purple
It all began innocently enough when I asked Shoko to introduce me to her hairdresser. I’d wanted just to lighten … More
An Auspicious Anniversary
A couple of days ago, in the middle of a massage, memories of last year surged through my mind and … 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
Uncommon Carriers
On my way back from yoga earlier today, I walked behind this woman for nearly 10 minutes. I couldn’t take … More
The Pak Man Factor
A handful of what ifs kept running through my mind since noon today, tugging at me from every direction, gnawing … More
The Healermen of KL: Part V
Richard is another man who carries a message of peace; in his being and in his speech. A Californian by … More
Alighting in Malaysia
When the lights dimmed ever so faintly while I sat with two friends in a local pub (so out of … More
(All) About Yves
Little did I know, when my sleuthing began, that all iron bridges and railway routes would lead to a Frenchman … More
Meltdown
Perhaps it was waiting to happen. Triggered by a relatively innocuous incident on C ward: A father, quite slight of … More