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
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 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 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
Twilight Reflections 11 – Sometimes…..
A few days ago, one of my friends – a former classmate who is now domiciled overseas – sent me this lovely poem by American author R. M. Drake. Drake’s … Continue reading
Twilight Reflections – 4
“Home-Coming” Friends The month of April this year is very auspicious for us in Sri Lanka because our traditional New Year (Aluth Avurudu and Puththandu) as well as the festivals … Continue reading
Twilight reflections -3
My first day at school Tuesday, 17th January – it was my first day at school. A 60-strong group of seven-year -olds were gathered in the school’s old dining hall, … Continue reading
My Friend Tiny
I first met ‘Tiny’ Reid on the day we both started primary school at Saint Thomas’ College in Sri Lanka. After the new boys were ushered into the classroom, our … Continue reading
Dr. Nimalsiri Mendis – an appreciation
Nimalsiri had been ill for over a decade. His illness was one that had stealthily crept up on him during the years that he was compassionately and conscientiously working as … Continue reading
Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician 
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