Exile… with a Smile

My intention was to write about last night’s gathering at a lovely sprawling house on the edge of the jungle. … More

Woman on a Mission

Most travelers who arrive in Bangkok typically have an itinerary that includes sights such as Wat Pho, Chinatown, Chatuchak and … More

A Loaded Question

At the stroke of 6 this morning, just shy of dawn and under cover of near-darkness, I slid the compound … More

The Bully & Mr G.

One of my favorite Sunday activities is to join J & N at their villa compound for a few hours … More

Birthing Stones

After the roar and frenzy of downpour, thunder and lightning from yesterday afternoon until this morning, I awoke with anticipation … More

A Quasi-Christmas

Perhaps because I am now one of the many expats living in a largely nondenominational community, within a Hindu pocket … More

A Case of Mistaken Identity

This afternoon, like yesterday and tomorrow, I was wading thigh-deep through bushes of Cat’s Whiskers when I had a flashback … More

Bring on the Light

I read an article yesterday in which an explanation was given for why it is so hot in Bali these … More

The Birthday Tree

The other day, I was flipping through a local Ubud info mag, when I came across the listing of auspicious … More

My Melaspas (sort of )

Yesterday began in the very early morning hours with a thunderous rain shower that flooded streets, sidewalks and ditches all … More