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The Second Singaraja Literary Festival, with the theme of “The Energy of Mother Earth” was held in Singaraja 23-25 August, 2024 and had something for everyone. Over fifty speakers and thirteen performances were on the agenda, bringing a vast array of writers,...

NOTES ON THE TALK TO ROTARY, SEMINYAK, 18 SEPTEMBER 2024   There are many good books for children of all ages and today we will look at how and when to use bibliotherapy with children. The name, Bibliotherapy comes from two words: biblio meaning books and therapy...

ONE OF THOSE DAYS    It’s been one of those days – you know what I mean. The sky was grey and the leaves were turning inside out because it was windy and raining like someone had opened the tap of a gigantic firehose. I was planning a pleasant drive on the...

LETTER TO THE FUTURE   Okay, you’re here. The odometer has turned except this time it’s the calendar, and there’s a new year. So what? I say, as time just moves along. Of course, time and everything else moves on. We all move on, whether we want to or not. For...

Dealing with Physical Pain   Pain, physical pain, is an odd factor in our lives. Of course, it is a signal that something needs help. All of us have experienced physical pain in one form or another but sometimes it is a very persistent visitor, clinging almost...

A TIME TO TALK ABOUT LOSS AND GRIEF   We all have experienced the pain that comes with major deaths and losses in our lives. Yet each one of us handles loss and grief in our own way. Or do we? Are there perhaps aspects of the grieving process that are common to...