MY coffee interest and background keep surfacing here. I stopped for a morning coffee at Cafe Moka yesterday. Talking with their barista, I looked into the hopper and showed him how they could tell it was a blend of beans. Different color beans, different roasting profile, combined to make a very good espresso. It’s the […]
Coffee and Healing Read More »
Yesterday, I sat down once again at Warung KACU for a bite to eat. I’d been to Eddy, seen Nyoman, gone to visit the Holy Knife, stopped for groceries and was headed back to Dewa’s. I didn’t really need or want anything so planned to head back. An urge nudged me to stop at KACU
Surrendering and discovering Read More »
It was early September, Fall of 2011. I had just completed my first stint as caregiver for mom and dad which started April 24th. Tired and exhausted, emotionally spent and yet reluctant to let go, I walked away leaving mom and dad on their own for the first time. It was the only way to
Flashback: fantasy becoming reality! Read More »
This is a partial view of what I see from my veranda overlooking Ubud. Lots of rain last night, cloudy and cleaning today. After having my session with Nyoman yesterday, I crashed and slept 12 hours last night!
News arrived here today of the tornado’s and destruction in Southern Indiana, Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee where friends live. I hope they are alright as well as any friends and family you may have there! Sitting here writing this, and realizing that I’m really in Bali, this is quite a surreal experience. I started thinking
I’ve had a whirl wind visit to Singapore. Normally, travel days are tiring, long and expensive. Yesterday, everything went relatively smoothly, not so tiring, I only got lost once and it was surprisingly inexpensive getting here. I left early to avoid the heat in Bangkok heading to the BTS SkyTtrain at 7:30 am. The heat
Singapore Stop Over Read More »
I traveled all day today getting to Singapore. This was written yesterday. I have made it to Singapore and will be on my way to Bali tomorrow…YAY! I got a very early start to this day. My morning wake-up call was the family outside my window chatting while making family breakfast at the outdoor kitchen.
Final night in Bangkok Read More »
Yesterday was an off day for me meaning I had no appointments. I wandered over to Ricki’s Coffee where I used to have breakfast last time in Bangkok and was reminded just how good their coffee was. I planned a circular exploration of Bangkok and wanted something filling and healthy in my stomach before I
Bangkok Days Winding Down Read More »
Slept a bit rough last night. Woke up tight and felling out of sync. I went walking with my laptop to find a spot for breakfast and then a stop at “Coffee & More”. Not much open even at 9:00 am on a Sunday morning. The Roti place was opening, I sat and waited. It
I’ve got it! Finally! Read More »
At some point in the night, I woke slightly with my mind running through some of the things I would be facing in the next couple days. Moving from A One Inn to the Rambuttri area and how best to accomplish that. Finishing my flight booking to Bali and back to Singapore. Where to stay,
Access Granted…enter traveler mode Read More »
It seems impossible this is only my second day in Bangkok? It must be longer? It feels so warm and familiar here. I’ve been all over the place already, at least the new area where I’m staying for the first time. Maybe jet lag is skewing my awareness except, I don’t feel like I have
Bangkok time distortion Read More »
I’m arrived at A One Inn. Their directions from the airport were impeccable. My flight landed early at 6:00 am, I was at the front desk here by 8:00. Waiting for baggage took the bulk of that time between. Customs and immigration were a snap. I was waved through customs, they didn’t look at either
This is a bit long as it describes the hurdles I had to go through to even get on the plane. WHEW! I’m here, read on… You can’t get on this plane! “I’m sorry sir, we can’t allow you to board the plane”. I was stunned! Then, I got annoyed and angry, I quickly assessed
“You can’t get on this plane”……launched and landed Read More »
All packed, snacks made, dinner finished and I’m resting in space between then and when. Tomorrow, I leave for Bangkok. I can feel my body shifting to that energy all day today. In the quiet space of the past three days, I’ve not driven my car. Enough food in the fridge has nourished my meals.
Launching tomorrow Read More »
Welcome to 2012! As this new year begins, I’m reflecting on what I appreciate from my life in the past year and what I’d like to birth more of in the coming year. Several years ago, a friend talked with me about “birthing” energy, the energy present around the time of birth. She recommended using
What do you want to “Birth” in 2012? Read More »
For many years, I’ve been out of the country over Christmas. Today, I was reminded why I like to be elsewhere for this crazy holiday! I’d picked up mom from rehab as she was released today. It took three hours to complete that process. The fuel tank was a bit low so I swung by
The “Christmas” I’d forgotten! Read More »
A friend recently sent this to me. I resonate with the message very strongly. Today is November 29th. I returned to the US from my trip to Indonesia and Malaysia March 15th. The shock of returning was more disruptive than I had imagined. Everything here in the US is so rushed. People are constantly running
Gratitude, “being” and a cool video Read More »
A friend emailed me a strong recommendation to see this movie. It looks great. I’m posting a link here so you can see the preview. It reminds me of a mystical book I read years ago titled “Golf And The Kingdom” by Michael Murphy. I read it several times before loaning it to friends and
“Seven Days in Utopia”, a movie referral Read More »
Presentation: Thursday, July 28th at 7:00 PM Slide show and brief talk at Midwest Energy Community Room in Atwood What is it about: December 1st, 2010, I left for a 3 1/2 month journey through Indonesia. I started in Kuala Lumpur in a hostel and visited a Chinese Medical clinic that helped me quickly recover
Bucket List & Following your dreams Read More »
I’ll be the first to admit I’m very picky about my coffee. I can tell when I walk into a coffee shop, by the sound of their steam efforts, if I’ll even bother trying what they are making. If I don’t like the sound of their milk, I may order an Americano. If there is
A little on my coffee history Read More »