War or Peace

It took me nearly forty-five minutes to walk to Penestanan, up the stairs to the path leading to the yoga … 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

Sisterhood of the Checkered Pants (& Tops)

Children who are admitted to Emergency are accompanied by a relative who remains on the ward until the child’s release … More

Meltdown

Perhaps it was waiting to happen. Triggered by a relatively innocuous incident on C ward: A father, quite slight of … More

An Accidental Detour

Towards the end of the afternoon, I met up with Kate and her daughter Pearl at the Bambu Hotel – … More

Lunar Year Landscapes

The Lunar New Year celebrations continue unabated, from the crack of dawn until long after dark. Chinese music blares from … More

The Monk and I

After chugging along National Highway 5 for the better part of this sun-drenched day, then wending its way past a … More

Of Landmines and Grief

A few nights ago I watched a fascinating documentary called Miss Landmine Cambodia (2009). It tells the story of a … More

A Bumpy Ride

It began innocently enough. Driving back from dinner on Saturday night at M & B’s, I tried to focus on … More

Healing Wrap-up

The last few days have been chock-full of appointments, with the following highlights: … my podiatrist greeted me with boundless … More