Commonwealth nations can easily be identified in two ways – their excitement about the birth of a royal baby, and their passion for netball. Just a few months ago, I had never heard of netball, a sport similar to basketball but with no dribbling. … [Continue reading] about Bloody Hell
Little Aussie Shop of Horrors
One gift that comes with moving to a new country is the ability to play with identity. No one here knows me. I can be anyone I want. I recently donated my Banana Republic work slacks to Good Sammy’s, and I am considering lavender hair. I am drinking … [Continue reading] about Little Aussie Shop of Horrors
Something Awful
Last week, two Australian men were executed in Bali. Ten years ago, they tried to smuggle a massive amount of heroin out of Indonesia. As a result, they have spent the last decade in a Bali prison, awaiting an execution date, appealing, then awaiting … [Continue reading] about Something Awful
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On Monday morning, a truck holding a big, blue shipping container pulled up in front of our house. Three guys – Small Shorts, Big Man, and Missing Tooth – trudged across the front patio. Small Shorts, the sprightliest of the bunch, mumbled, “We have … [Continue reading] about 192
From a hotel room in Bali
Do you know what Alanis Morissette is up to lately? She’s doing lots of interviews, talking about connectedness and purpose. Apparently she was inspired by a trip to India. I know this because I am presently in Bali, sharing a hotel room with my two … [Continue reading] about From a hotel room in Bali