Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician

Short stories, Travel and Health Information

Twilight Reminiscences 30 – When Home is Just a Memory

Last month I had the opportunity of visiting my former childhood home. It was a visit that made me feel both happy and sad. I felt happy at seeing how … Continue reading

June 29, 2025

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

February 23, 2025 · 1 Comment

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

January 13, 2025 · 1 Comment

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

December 22, 2024

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

August 13, 2023 · 5 Comments

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

April 14, 2023 · 4 Comments

The Illusion of Development

I thought of sharing this excellent Opinion Piece published a week ago in the popular Sri Lanka Sunday Newspaper, The Sunday Times as well as the morning daily The Sunday … Continue reading

December 28, 2020
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