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Nakal

Why is it that anytime we learn a foreign language, the “dirty” words are the first to be learned and never forgotten? Is it because we are all perverts? Cause we are fascinated by the sound of swearing in a foreign language? I think that guy had it right in the movie “Matrix Reloaded” in the scene where he swore all in French – sometimes it just sounds better. I know that I simply enjoy being able to shock theRead more
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Krakatoa and Indonesian Volcanoes

Most Indonesians live and die within sight of a volcano. The islands of Indonesia are a volatile part of the “ring of fire” that spans across the Pacific from Japan, California, Hawaii, and Southeast Asia. Indonesia is the sight of two of the world’s greatest volcanic eruptions, Krakatoa, and Tambora – which still have major eruptions 10 times a year. The volcanoes provide Java with some of the most fertile soil in the world! Why do you think the coffeeRead more

Photography in Posts

I have started the process of embedding some photos within my posts. As of now, every photo you see was taken by me. I have a strong love of photography and hope to share some of my experiences with more than words. All of the photos were taken in either Cape Town, South Africa or from the islands of Java, Bali, or surrounding islands in Indonesia. I still wish to maintain simplicity.Read more

The Da Vinci Code

I read a fascinating book titled, The Da Vinci Code. It’s been a long time since a book has actually made me interested enough to research its material on the ‘net. Take a chance and check this book out – every person that has borrowed it from me has been gripped by the stories mix of fact and fiction. Let me know what you think if you’ve already finished it.Read more

Fake Plastic Christmas Tree

Apparently that’s what I’ll have this year. Believe it or not, it’s a bit tough finding natural 8 foot pine trees in Jakarta. Well, and the fact that the country is 90% Muslim. This will be the first time in my life when I’ll have to relinquish the smell of pine needles, the impossible task of balancing the tree, and the never-ending fight to give more water to the tree than blood from my arm getting scratched on branches. Somehow,Read more

Going Through Changes

Where have I been? Why haven’t I written? You sound like a worried mother. You wouldn’t even believe me if I told you everything that has happened in the past three months – so I won’t even begin to tell the tale. But basically the past three months have brought about more changes than any three month period of my life – mostly for the best.Read more