Like any good house party, the morning after the day before tends to bring with it certain undesired responsibilities, including … More
Tag: Ubud
Crème de la crèmation
A death in a Balinese family means burial, or if funds are available, a cremation. Ultimately, even buried corpses are … 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
The Lower East Side
It’s a Sunday morning. I’m not in Manhattan. And yet, I strolled through the Lower East Side as I often … More
Wispy Things
Once in awhile, when I turn off the well-worn, beaten main road and head down the path towards the rice … More
When Cultures Collide
Ubud is much more than a confluence of two significant rivers that historically joined together to create the town named … More
Essential Ingredients
It takes so little to make me happy. A breathtaking view… A couple of OMs (Organic Mojitos to the uninitiated … More
A Pioneer in Padangtegal
I recently met the chief of Padangtegal village in Ubud who is trying to make a big difference in his … More
The Woman in the Picture
Look closely at the picture below. Notice anything? Probably not. It’s an altogether uninspiring (let alone not particularly well framed) … More
Selamat Sabtu
A dozen or so of us, representing six countries, joined together for a Friday evening fest & feast, the first … More
Healing Pilgrim 