Tag Archives: mum

Fried Mutton with Potatoes

Posted on September 29, 2022 by bookjunkie

My mum learnt how to cook various ceylonese dishes, observing my grandma. Back then she mostly did the menial work like cutting up and grinding stuff. You could say, she was sous chef to the chef (grandma) and she started … Continue reading →

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Typical Day in the Life of My Mum in the early 1960’s

Posted on September 25, 2022 by bookjunkie

She couldn’t recall exactly what time she woke up, but it was to the crowing of the neighbourhood roosters and not an alarm clock. They were extremely loud she said. She ironed her uniform the day before. Once adorned, she … Continue reading →

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Asking my 76 Year old Mum About her Reaction to the Queen’s Passing and About Life Under British Colonial Rule

Posted on September 11, 2022 by bookjunkie

What follows is in my mum’s words: When I read the news about the queen I thought she looked much younger than her years. I was impressed that she didn’t age that much. I only wish she could live until … Continue reading →

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My Origin Story from the 70’s- thanks to my mum’s meticulous diaries

Posted on August 14, 2022 by bookjunkie

My mum shared an old diary of hers with me. “All my secrets” she said. She recorded all her purchases and gifts she received since the 1970’s. The first thing that struck me? Wow, the inflation. Cars were a fraction … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts about Not Being a Mum

Posted on May 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

I wrote a very personal post at Guillaume’s blog, White as Milk, about what it feels like to not be a mum.  Hope it’s not too much of a downer. But just in that moment I felt that expressing those feelings … Continue reading →

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Who’s Your Favourite? Dad or Mum?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

This is just the cutest. [youtube]KWFfDyupGpQ[/youtube]

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Love the Pink Birthday Roses

Posted on November 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

What a lovely surprise it was. Such a pretty bouquet, and I was so happy to get them. They were from my mum and sis, who know I love roses. Even though flowers wilt, the photos will preserve them forever.

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My Mum’s Cooking: Sambar with Coconut Milk

Posted on September 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Let me just state that I can’t cook. If cooking includes, making grilled sandwiches, frying eggs, making french toast or pancakes out of a mix, then I sort of can, but not the real authentic Ceylonese cooking my mum and … Continue reading →

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Mum Injects 8 year old with Botox

Posted on May 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am just horrified at the physical and psychological ramifications on that poor child. To me, this is child abuse. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auzvSkIk7xg] I can’t imagine that the mother thinks there is nothing wrong with this. She is clearly living through her … Continue reading →

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Michael Buble is A Really Nice Guy: Gives Heckling Mum and Son a Big Break

Posted on December 8, 2010 by bookjunkie

Just read this Time article and watch the video to see what I mean. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cw1uLVSl1Y] The mum actually seems quite rude from the video taken at a recent concert in England.  She must have been causing quite a ruckus before … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Garner is The Best Celebrity Mum Ever

Posted on August 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

Not because she took her daughter Violet on a horse drawn carriage ride in New York City, but because she seems to genuinely enjoy being with her kid.  Jennifer is one star who seems down to earth and unfazed by … Continue reading →

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My Mum’s Olivetti: New Love For An Old Typewriter

Posted on July 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

My Apple iMac is gorgeous. I was yearning for it for years before I got it, and there is no question that I love it. But you know what? It’s been hurting my eyes. The backlight on the screen, even … Continue reading →

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Lindsay Lohan Weeps As She Goes From A-List to Jail

Posted on July 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is the video of Lindsay responding to the judge.  I just can’t help feeling sorry for her as she bursts into tears and I feel this is due to various ‘yes’ people surrounding her and bad parenting from both … Continue reading →

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