Tag Archives: Sri Lanka

New WordPress Views by Country (Yup I’m a blogger addicted to stats)

Posted on March 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was thrilled to find that WordPress now allows us to see stats by country.  The map of the world they added is so cool. Just the little things that make me happy. The fact that they have called the … Continue reading →

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Miss Universe 2010: Miss Sri Lanka’s Bizarre Sound Effects

Posted on August 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

Yikes! I have to say it.  It was bad and I felt embarrassed. I so wanted to like Miss Sri Lanka (being my ancestral country of origin and all), but just watch for yourself.  The sound effects at the end … Continue reading →

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My Aunt Bakes: National Day Cake and Sugee Cake

Posted on August 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

My Aunt is such a wonderful baker. Well, she’s actually a teacher by profession but her true love is cooking and baking. She doesn’t sell her cakes or anything but does it  with love for her family, and always surprises us … Continue reading →

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My Ceylon Connection

Posted on May 3, 2010 by bookjunkie

When you hear Ceylon, you think Ceylon tea.  Today most people know Ceylon by it’s modern name Sri Lanka.  I prefer the old name.  The name I heard throughout my childhood.  The word that conjures up an island paradise complete … Continue reading →

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