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 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 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
Twilight Reflections 7 – The Pleasures of Gardening
One of the benefits of being semi-retired, I have discovered, is that I can enjoy the pleasures of gardens and gardening. There is a lovely verse about gardens in a … 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
2023 Camino Book Promotion!
Christmas is not the silly season – but the Reading season!Each year around this time a few of us authors get together to offer you a choice of discounted e-books.Here … Continue reading
Does Australia Need IMGs and OTDs?
I am sharing my article which was published by HealthEd last week – drawing attention to the disrespect and discrimination faced by doctors working in Australia who qualified and trained … Continue reading
Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician 
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