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Our house fly
Virtually everyone in the world has at some time, been disturbed by the housefly. They are at home in all homes, be it in Colombo...
A salute to simultaneous translators
In the early nineteen sixties, the Head of State of a tiny nation was to address the General Assembly of the United Nations. All...
What goes on in these cages?
 The cage complex was open. Four children walked in with their uncle. They come to the first cage. “Here", said uncle. We...
A memorable Christmas
 The Ruhunu Kumari was speeding to Matara on December 24. The train was packed. Dr. Edward Perera, his wife and two...
Heroism unlimited
Sepala Amarasiri’s home was close to the Colombo-upcountry two track railway line close to the Polgahawela Railway Station. He...
Teaching, a noble vocation
A teacher or guru is a person who imparts knowledge. All those who listen to a teacher and learns are pupils. There are many...
An apology most sincere Forgive me my Celestial Teacher
 It was evening. I was very angry with myself. I came third in the 100 metres at the inter district athletic meet. I had run...
The sweet tale of two bees
 Two enterprising bees had ventured in to our sitting room. The bunch of fresh flowers may have attracted them. Dangerous...
Short story
An unforgettable chat
 Two earth worms were strenuously trying to wriggle out of a sodden portion of earth towards a dry pebbly area. A hen...
Short Story
A pleasant surprise
 A chubby caterpillar was inching its way towards a large guava leaf, to find a suitable place to commence its rather long...
Short Story
A mother’s embrace
 Saman loved to take pictures and record the voices of our friends living in the jungle. Late one evening he was in the...
Short Story
The three heroes
Sumanawathi was weaving cadjan to re-thatch their home. Sedaris was working in their chena. Her two little children were on a...
That lovely smile
A smile is a facial expression where the corners of the mouth are turned upward. A smile could be a gesture of recognition, or an...
A salute to simultaneous translators
In the early nineteen sixties, the Head of State of a tiny nation was...
2020-02-08 18:30:00 0
What goes on in these cages?
 The cage complex was open. Four children walked in with their...
2020-01-18 18:30:00 0
A memorable Christmas
 The Ruhunu Kumari was speeding to Matara on December 24. The...
2019-12-21 18:30:00 0
Heroism unlimited
Sepala Amarasiri’s home was close to the Colombo-upcountry two track...
2019-10-19 18:30:00 0
Teaching, a noble vocation
A teacher or guru is a person who imparts knowledge. All those who...
2019-10-05 18:30:00 0
An apology most sincere Forgive me my Celestial Teacher
 It was evening. I was very angry with myself. I came third in...
2019-09-07 18:30:00 0
The sweet tale of two bees
 Two enterprising bees had ventured in to our sitting room. The...
2019-08-31 18:30:00 0
An unforgettable chat
 Two earth worms were strenuously trying to wriggle out of a...
2019-07-27 18:30:00 0
A pleasant surprise
 A chubby caterpillar was inching its way towards a large guava...
2019-06-22 18:30:00 0
A mother’s embrace
 Saman loved to take pictures and record the voices of our...
2019-05-25 18:30:00 0
The three heroes
Sumanawathi was weaving cadjan to re-thatch their home. Sedaris was...
2019-03-09 18:30:00 0
That lovely smile
A smile is a facial expression where the corners of the mouth are...
2017-06-17 18:30:00 0

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