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
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
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
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
Twilight reminiscences 21 – A Kind of September
“Try to rememberThe kind of September…..” – from a popular song of the sixties For me, the month of September is one that brings back memories of that beautiful song … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 20 -The Departure Lounge
I remember the day I was introduced to The Departure Lounge. It was many years ago – at the time that I was still working as a specialist at the … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 19- A Summer Holiday
The sound of a familiar song sparked vivid memories during dinner, transporting the author back to a carefree summer holiday with friends and an adventurous road trip in his uncle’s old, quirky car. The nostalgic tale included unexpected tricks for car repairs and picturesque escapades, all evoked by a simple melody.
Twilight Reminiscences 18 – The Last Time I saw Derek
June is said to be the beginning of winter in Melbourne, the Australian city where I spent several decades of my life working as GP. The first week of June … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 17- Happiness is….
“You know, Sanjo” said my friend Devendra as we sat on the balcony recently enjoying a drink and the evening sunset, “If you had to define Happiness, it is simply … Continue reading
Twilight Reflections 16 – The Silk Road of the Sea
In April this year I was privileged to deliver the annual Victor Melder Lecture – honouring an old friend now living in Melbourne who has done so much for Sri … Continue reading
Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician 
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