Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician

Short stories, Travel and Health Information

Twilight Reminiscences 30 – When Home is Just a Memory

Last month I had the opportunity of visiting my former childhood home. It was a visit that made me feel both happy and sad. I felt happy at seeing how … Continue reading

June 29, 2025

Twilight Reminiscences 29 – Gordie and the Pope

I realise that old folk like myself tend to repeat ourselves. Younger family members often remind me that I have the habit of repeating stories and anecdotes (tales they have … Continue reading

May 18, 2025 · 2 Comments

Twilight Reminiscences 28 – The Importance of Being Like Ernest

A few weeks ago I met up with an old friend who, like me, had served as a medical officer in the Sri Lankan army many years ago.         We … Continue reading

April 28, 2025 · 3 Comments

Twilight Reminiscences 27 – Ferry Cross the Mersey

The other day I was at the home of an old friend – someone I have known from our teenage years – and we decided to listen to some of … Continue reading

April 4, 2025

Book review: Odyssey of War by Dr Noel Nadesan

Dr. Noel Nadesan’ latest book Odyssey of War is being launched in Melbourne this week. For those who do not know Noel he is what is best described as a … Continue reading

March 23, 2025 · 1 Comment

Twilight Reminiscences 26 – Down Memory Lane

Last week I walked, after many years, down the lane where my best friend used to live. And I felt sad. During my schooldays this used to be in a … Continue reading

February 23, 2025 · 1 Comment

Twilight Reminiscences 25- Another New Year

With the dawn of this new year, I am reminded of the fact that I – as well as my childhood friends – have been around for over seven decades. … Continue reading

January 13, 2025 · 1 Comment

Twilight Reminiscences 23- Memories of the Camino

I often reminisce about the time I walked the Camino de Santiago. It was thirteen years ago that together with my adult son I walked this 800 kilometre pilgrim trail … Continue reading

December 23, 2024

Twilight Reminiscences 24 – The Foods of Christmas past

With Christmas just a few days away, I have been reminiscing about Christmases past. Now that I am older in years than our current president (although I am pleased to … Continue reading

December 22, 2024

Twilight Reminiscences 22 – Memories of my Teachers

“One teacher is all it takes to change your life” I had the pleasure recently of meeting one of my old friends (I must stress here that the word OLD … Continue reading

November 24, 2024 · 1 Comment
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