Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician

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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

April 23, 2024 · 6 Comments

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

July 27, 2023

Twilight Reflections – 1

Morning Thoughts at Twilight After many years of living overseas, I am back once more in Colombo.         Seated on the veranda in a comfortable armchair and sipping my morning cup … Continue reading

January 9, 2023 · 2 Comments

Approaching Retirement

As I get older, particularly with each passing birthday, my thoughts keep turning to retirement. Many of my friends and schoolmates have already retired or have announced that they will … Continue reading

June 26, 2013
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