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 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 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
Twilight Reflections 10 – We Only Have Two Lives
I have recently been reading about the work of Brazilian poet and novelistMário Raul de Morais Andrade, who was born in 1893 and lived all his life in SaoPaolo,Brazil.In Andrade’s … Continue reading
Twilight Reflections 9 – The Company of Friends
It is a great privilege to grow old in the company of friends – like-minded individuals who have been your companions since the time of your childhood and youth. They … Continue reading
Twilight Reflections 8 – You Only Cry Twice
I recently noticed that the outgoing Italian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Ms. Rita Giuliano Mannella, had made the following intriguing observation. “When I return to Sri Lanka’ she … Continue reading
A Shortage of Doctors in Sri Lanka?
For those who do not have access to either the print or online edition of today’s Sunday Times, I am sharing this article by columnist Citizen Silva – an absolute … Continue reading
Among Those Passed
While Newspapermen (and women) write up the news, Journalists write out their Views. I am sharing this article from yesterday’s Sunday Times in Sri Lanka by a journalist now in … Continue reading
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