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Fixing a Hole Where the Rain Gets in…

Leaks do, indeed, keep my mind from wandering. I thought that when we tore down the old traditional roof last year and built a flat concrete roof that the days of frequent leaks during the rainy season would become only … Continue reading

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Update on Bali News from Singaraja

International Mask Conference A few posts ago I wondered about the feasibility of the planned international mask festival in Singaraja. My question was centered around the possibility of completing the new building over at the old harbor by the opening … Continue reading

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Baseball, Tokos and Kampung Changes

Just back a few days from my trip to Ubud and there was some great baseball a few days ago on the last day of the regular season. The Cardinals and Tampa Bay took the wild-card spots with clutch wins, … Continue reading

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Up with the Birds: Not My Idea of Paradise

It’s one of those only in Indonesia things. With my wife away in Sumbawa, I’m holding the fort back in Singaraja. This means that I get to do those things that she usually takes care of like cooking and making … Continue reading

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The End of Birthdays, Winter Continues

It’s been a week now since the end of the three birthdays bunched up in June/July. We had a party with the family for Mercedes that included almost all of the children of the family. It’s always amazing to see … Continue reading

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