It's a wonderful tropical night, light drizzle that continues from afternoon. It's pleasantly chilly and thick black darkness adds to this wonderful comfort. The fan buzzes busily high up over dD's head, further cooling the room. The storm in dD's from inside. Sometimes sounds that can't be described in words are like the words that can't be spoken. And in the name of Buddha, you are commanded
The off button. Not everyone has one. You know the guy standing beside Regents Park only in his socks and underwear in winter, ok that kind of guy, they're lit up from every light possible. No, only some of us have that off button. That button that enables you to enter another frame of mind at the same time in real time. You are there and dealing with the psychological blow one after another,
Slowly but surely realising money can't buy happiness. In this current moment I have everything I need materially. My sisters lovely home in Pelwatta to live. An excellent valet who's also a great cook. A driver and car on call. A great bunch of friends. Even an extra bit of cash in hand. Back doing what I love the most, advertising. Back living in Sri Lanka. Yet my family and home are
The concept of the three languages uniting under one Mother ஸ்ரீ ලංකා is one I firmly advocate and believe in. <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>
Dear Family & Friends Best wishes for a fabulous New Year! dD has arrived in Pelawatte after an eventful pilgrimage. Not withstanding the bus ride and realisation of how Sri Lankans do not know about personal space or deodorant. Or for that matter, striking up a conversation with a total stranger in public transport and asking about his most personal details!
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 0 1 292 1665 13 3 2044 11.1539 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 0 0 <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> "Nava-ratri" literally means "nine nights." The 9 Divine Nights. Nava – that means 'new' – denotes 'nine' the number to which sages attach special significance. Hence we have Nava-ratri
“I both saw the thunderstorm and the single red rose drenched in rain. I saw your rivers flow swiftly as my days flew by. You may look but never touch said she as I looked in wonder. Her scents overwhelm me. I need her forever more. She tickles me as she gently dissolves through my feet. I am as aroused as her. I am battered and blown. Burnt to golden brown. But yet again I set out from
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 0 1 461 2632 21 5 3232 11.1539 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 0 0 <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> That’s how they roll in England Despite a wee set back with a bit of bother in the morning the rest progressed steadily from bad to best. Visited the surgery for the annual flu jab, got jabbed for
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 0 1 216 1232 10 2 1512 11.1539 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 0 0 <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> Dasara is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. Dasara marks the victory of Goddess Durga (Shakthi) over demons as Mahishasur. It is a day when devotees worship Goddess