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
Twilight Reflections 15- The Privilege of Working
Last week I met one of my old school-friends who has been working as a GP in Dehiwela for the past fifty years. At an age when most of his … Continue reading
Twilight Reflections 14 – The Galle Literary Festival
One of the nice things about being retired is that you don’t have to take leave from your workplace when you want to take a few days of your routine … Continue reading
Twilight Reflections 13 – The Seventeenth of January
The seventeenth of January has always had special memories for me – because it was on Tuesday 17th January 1956 that I first attended primary school. Although it was such … Continue reading
Twilight Reflections 12 – The Ghosts of Christmas Past
During this month of Christmastide, my mind goes back to the days of Christmas past. Christmas in Sri Lanka is not just a religious festival when Christians are expected to … Continue reading
Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician 
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