It says so right here in my pocket Balinese calendar: June 23rd is an auspicious day for putting rice into … More
Tag: music
Tying the Knot (But Filing the Teeth First)
If you should ever find yourself in Bali, take care not to leave home (that is, your temporary home in … More
La Symphonie Naturale
As daylight fades, an unnamed conductor assumes her position on a darkened outdoor stage. Unlike the bright stars above, she … More
Blessed Convergences
I’m standing on the threshold of the guesthouse this morning drinking a cup of hot water, while speaking with an … More
Women’s Day
The schools were closed. As was the post office. Some people took the day off work. Business went on as … More
An Unwelcome Overture
5:21 a.m. An apparently godly hour in Cambodia; perhaps the godliest hour in Battambang – if today’s events are any … More
The Circus of Life
At the very end of a nondescript gravel road, in a corner of dusty Battambang, deep in the northwestern part … More
The Body Tuner
In a suburban subterranean cocoon, I’m lying on my side, wrapped up in layers of starched white sheets, thick cotton … More
Split Tracks
Under overcast skies, I returned to the mountain earlier this evening. I set off on the path leading up to … More
Italian Idol
I discovered last night that only two degrees separate me from one of Italy’s top singing sensations. Well, technically three, … More
Healing Pilgrim 