Grass for my Feet

I grew up in rural Sri Lanka in the 1950s and 60s. My love for anything rural, tranquil, and green lives on. This blog recalls my childhood memories, reflects upon my experiences in Sri Lanka and elsewhere, and expresses my opinions on past and current events.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Basil Fonseka

Basil Fonseka was my godfather. My grandfather was the manager of Mawatte Estate, a large coconut plantation, in the 1930s and early 40s. ...

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Mike Boyd-Moss and the Passing of an Era

@ History of Ceylon Tea The following obituary appeared in a Sri Lankan newspaper some years ago and it brought back many memories...

Sunday, November 17, 2024

From Moonshine to Whiskey and Beer

From Moonshine to Whiskey and Beer I moved to Boralessa, my ancestral village, in 1977. Many villagers – who made a living as masons, carpen...

Adventures in Academia 2: Asleep at The Oral Defense About a week after I returned to Hong Kong upon delivering a keynote address at a j...

Italian Exodus and its Consequences

Italian Exodus and its Consequences My village, Boralessa, is only 40 km from Colombo. Starting with my paternal grandmother, our family...

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