September 2, 2010 I walk to the right.  Not politically, but as I pass people along the street.  It is my natural inclination.  It takes thought on my part to move to the left of oncoming pedestrians.  I’ve driven on the

August 30, 2010 A friend and colleague here suggested I submit an abstract to an archaeological congress that would be held in Sri Lanka as a way to introduce my work with history, mythology and drama and also get a chance

August 24, 2010 The e-mail from the Fulbright office bristled with excitement, if such is possible. The PSBB schools invited me to be their 53rd Anniversary celebration Chief Guest/Guest of Honor.  Although I it meant little to me at the time,

August 14, 2010 Sitting at the Hotel Saravana Bhavan, a restaurant chain, I strained to listen to the fascinating young woman sitting opposite me as we sipped our fresh lime sodas (oh, boy, I love those things).  Not that she was

August 8, 2010 This is a moment I need.  A fair warning to those queasy about self-congratulatory moments like the one that will follow.  Look away, hold your nose, prepare to chuckle, or to stop with this sentence; whatever serves you

August 3, 2010 Using the parlance of this place…Shall I talk about food?  Truth to tell, I am not sure I am qualified to do so, despite the fact that many people will utter their disappointments that I am not joyously

July 30, 2010 The Isha Foundation of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India is a yoga center, a retreat, an ashram, a school, a place of worship (in a sense) and an enclave located at the foot of what is considered a sacred

July 30, 2010 I rode the train for the first time which, after so many other forms of transportation here and various related incidents, seemed very uneventful.  A friend accompanied me to the railway station and frankly I am glad he