Your chilling quote for the day: I have heard… that people may become dependent on us for food. I know this is not supposed to be good news. To me that was good news, because before people can do anything they have got to eat. And if you are looking for a way to get people to lean on you and to be dependent on you, in terms of their cooperation with you, it seems to me that food
One of the things I always say when talking about abuse is, if you see something, say something. Why? Because it makes a statement. A fancy way of saying that is the Personal is Political. This phrase, which you've probably heard before, is a feminist mantra, our battle cry; personal problems are political problems. It was famously used by Carol Hanisch in her essay of the same title, (read
I write to you while breakfastin' in the shadows of the Himalayas. Basically, you know, winning hard. I am at a month long training course on gender, human rights, sustainable livelihoods etc. and learning tons in the process, thanks to some very interesting resource persons and participants. I wish I had time to pen down all my reflections, but we work basically from 6am to 10pm so there's
Sometimes, if you're lucky, you only need to ask this question once in your life. I'll remember this place not for what happened but for how I felt- so small, yet so invincible. I'll remember it as the moment I reminded myself I still believe in magic. It is said that you should do something every day that scares you. That day, I did. 17th August Anjaneya hill Hampi, India.
Annasi and Kadalagotu Poetry P'lau is happening again this Saturday at Hansa café, 2-6pm. I attended the last one held in June, and was pleasantly surprised at the turnout and calibre of poetry presented. The location is not ideal for a crowd larger than maybe 15, and the setup is such that late comers feel very very awkward, walking into the midst of a poetry circle, but there are enough
Annasi and Kadalagotu Poetry P'lau is happening again this Saturday at Hansa café, 2-6pm. I attended the last one held in June, and was pleasantly surprised at the turnout and calibre of poetry presented. The location is not ideal for a crowd larger than maybe 15, and the setup is such that late comers feel very very awkward, walking into the midst of a poetry circle, but there are enough
I have 1,137 photographs to sort through and a hectic week before I disappear to bootcamp in Nepal, so the chances of me getting around to writing an epic India adventures post are slim to none. So, here are highlights and short notes, coupled with cellphone photos, with false promises of a comprehensive photo-post to follow in the near future. ** I've been wanting to go to India
Taken Feb 12th, 2009 A dog's love is so unconditional. My little girl here is the sweetest, most loving dog in the world. All she ever really wants is to be petted. If you stop, she'll nudge you with her nose til you continue. Adorable. One of the few living things I truly love. I miss her. ---- To the kindest dog that ever lived, RIP my beautiful girl. 18/8/2012
Melomanic Sessions happens this Saturday, 6.30pm, the Warehouse Project. Sadly, I will not be able to make it, as I will be off on a much needed holiday, but the lineup looks awesome as always, with some new faces and old: - Shaafo - Shamistha - Sankha B - Sam & The Cockroaches - Oshan & Dominic - Kavya, CC, ...
A Thursday think-piece for you. When the world brings me down I like to listen to the words of those who still have the courage to speak out and call for social change. When everything feels hopeless, and I am inundated with stories of rape, murder, pollution and destruction, I like to imagine that there is still time and still things we can do to make a difference. I want to scream out
To those who have been asking about the latest development on Wijerama Road, it still remains the same, with more building material being stacked along the side of the road. It indeed appears that the road will be widened but what will happen to the bronze stupa at the top of the road is anyone's guess, though if they don't remove that it will create a bottleneck that will make traffic matters
The past few days have shown horrific incidents taking place in this country with regard to the abuse of children. I don't know if the situation has worsened over the years, or that it is brought to our attention more frequently because of increased reporting by all forms of media, but a question I have heard asked many times this week is has it always been this bad? I would hazard a guess and
About a week ago, the grand old trees down Wijerama Road were being cut down. Those of us who live and work down Gregory's Road noted and expressed our dismay over this. A week later, they are still at it.We assumed it was to make way for school traffic, CIS and DS being around the corners, but I drove by yesterday and saw what looks like Na trees have been transplanted there.
Also known as Things I Want For My Birthday But Will Not Get. Alternately, Must Get A Job That Pays More. Whenever people ask me what I want for my birthday I always say I don't want anything, mostly because I'm embarrassed at how grossly extravagant the things I want are. Like the following: Flowers. A garden's worth, if possible. This bag. And this bag. And these shoes. An iPad. Or a
This edition of 10 things I love covers collections of art I've discovered on the interwebs, mostly on twitter, and a large portion via Vindi, curated for your viewing pleasure. 1. This gorgeous Frida Kahlo sketch is part of a series titled A Peek Inside the Notebooks of Famous Authors, Artists and Visionaries. Special mention: Kurt Cobain and da Vinci's diaries. 2. And this Tim Burton
Fresh from an action packed weekend, I needed a little downtime, so Monday was dedicated to "internet research". I share with you my findings.. * Anoma Wijewardene is having an art exhibition that opens tomorrow and will run until July 18th. Titled Deliverance, it is about nature, water and oceans specifically, and depicts the relationships between man and water. It also ties in with Rio+20,
Back to back musical treats! If you missed last week's Melomanic Sessions, I pity you, but you can redeem yourself this Satuday at the Musicmatters Festival. Musicmatters, for those of you who don't know, is a group of exceptional musicians, headed by the wildly talented Eshantha Peiris and Sumudi Suraweera, who teach kids to love music. They are also the organisers of the always fantastic