Occasionally, I’m embarrassed to confess to people and sundry that, despite living in Bali for just over 5 years, there … More
Tag: nature
All The World’s a Stage
.. and the players are all day – and, in one case, overnight – labourers. As of today, I have … More
Still Life
On Nyepi morning, I sleep in, missing the total solar eclipse that has arc-ed its way over Indonesia, waking to … More
Living on the Edge
Sometimes movement and change happens in the most unexpected ways and times. When you find yourself in that position, as … More
The Seventh Year…
since my accident has drawn to a close. Today. I didn’t cross a bridge to mark the milestone, as I … More
Millie & Luna Save The Day
Millie and Luna. Quite the four-legged pair. Both are white/cream-colored. One a Bali dog, the other a labradoodle. They sniff … More
Labyrinth Love
Once in awhile, when I least expect it, perhaps when I bump into a friend in town or I meet … More
The Heart & Soul of Sidemen
Even if you live in a place like Bali, every once in awhile you just need to get away. So … More
The Rat Came Back
The Indonesian word tikus has always sent shivers down my spine. It translates to rat – or field mouse. A … More
Kuda in the Compound
Even I must admit that the tiny banjar (hamlet) of Timbul, a half-hour’s drive up to the highlands and rice … More