Winchil (aka The Deep Freeze)

There will be no pictures today, dear readers. Everything has frozen up here in the less-than-great white north. My toes … More

Solstice Sonrisa

At 12:11 E.T. today, not so long ago, the sun was directly above the Tropic of Capricorn, at 23.5 degrees … More

A Day At The (Bureaucratic) Beach

I was awake long before my digital alarm clock struck 5:30 a.m., pelting buzzing sounds into the surrounding air. I … More

Batch ‘n Botch

It’s one thing to trust a friend’s recommendation to a hair salon  – especially if it happens to be close … More

Opening Hours

You know how it is when you want to go to the bank: You can write it into your day’s … More

Channeling Mary

After writing about my less-than-stellar Chef’s (umm) Surprise, I reflected on the experience, talked it over with my friend Sherry, … More

Pain for Breakfast

I’ve visited (and lived in) France regularly enough to know that breakfasts are typically comprised of a variety of breads; … More

Where’s Wayan?

I went to Warung Sopa yesterday for a mixed plate of fresh veggie salads. I asked for Wayan (pronounced why-UN), … More

Double Vision

Is my eyesight failing me? Or is seeing double just part of the adventure of living on this island? I’ve … More

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