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“PRESIDENTS’ PAST” By Des Kelly It would be difficult enough to get past the security of the White House, leave alone obtaining secret information on Presidents’ past, but obviously Ronald Kessler, an American Senior Journalist, now possibly retired, had access to enough information for no less than 21 superb BOOKS on this subject. For all eLanka readers everywhere, I am certain that unless you have been an extra-avid reader, there is no possible way that you would have known the lurks & perks, plus the downright quirks of all these Leaders & their wives. ...

May 23, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged GERALD & BETTY FORD, JIMMY & ROSALYN CARTER, LYNDON & LADYBIRD JOHNSON, RICHARD & PAT NIXON, Ronald Kessler Comments 0

BIG CHEEKS – By Des Kelly Every now and then, they appear, seemingly out of nowhere, multi-talented individuals who come into our lives for no other reason other than to enhance what might well be a drab existence, otherwise. Big Cheeks happens to be one such Character. ...

May 21, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Louis Armstrong, Mrs. Karnovsky Comments 0

“LION ROCK” – BY Des Kelly Very few tourists who have visited Sri Lanka over the past many years have missed seeing this Monolith. Quite a few have climbed Sigiriya as well, marvelling at the wall of ancient frescoes along the way to the apex, then fascinated by the beautiful views from atop this giant rock, which could well have been, in my opinion anyway, the eighth wonder of the ancient World, a fortress built by a former King of the little Island that we called Ceylon, although this teardrop of India did possess several other names in bygone eras before finally arriving at the name of Sri Lanka. To make a long story short, this King, mentioned above, whose name was Kasyappa was actually a King by default, in that he had “stolen” the throne from his Father, the King, at the time, ...

May 21, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged King Kasyappa, LION ROCK Comments 0

“SPIT & POLISH” – By Des Kelly It started for me, at home. My Dad, Carlo, God bless his Soul, always believed that his shoes had to be polished, looked after, and well worn. He was a past Senior Cadet at his Alma Mater, which was Royal College, in Colombo, & was always recognised for his very smart uniform, down to his boots which always had a mirror finish. Later on, after he married Mum (R.I.P. Lyn.), & we started to come along, he carried on the tradition, did not want to go out to parties, movies, or anywhere, for that matter, in his spare time. ...

May 21, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Australian Cricket Board, CORONA virus Comments 0

“INDIAN SUMMER ” – By Des Kelly “Summer, oh you Indian Summer”. What a song, what a Season ?, how many of our readers would be aware of all this information ?. Well, I am happy to say, that via a good friend named Max, I am able to furnish you all with these most interesting facts. My Lovely Island Home was once a part of this huge Motherland, India, and this is indeed a tribute to that great Country. Desmond Kelly (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka. ...

May 21, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Tata Motors in India Comments 0

“HAVELOCK ROAD, HAVELOCK TOWN” Named after Sir Arthur Havelock, this famous City of Colombo and the Road mentioned was well known to me, more than fifty years ago. Next to Colombo Fort, our Capital City, this was undoubtedly the best known City/Town, with a wide area of Suburbia holding many people I knew personally, beautiful modern houses of that particular era, shops, restaurants, & hotels as well. I would like to thank my friend Max Gerreyn & the others involved in the production of this great article that does bring back many memories of the wonderful 26 years of my life spent there. Although I did not reside in Havelock Town, this area is still very important to many folk, and I also believe that the famous SOORIYA Village is now part of the area. For those who do not know it, this Village is run by the grandson of ...

May 11, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Alexandra Colege, HAVELOCK ROAD, Sir Ukwatte Jayasundera Comments 0

“A MOTHER’S LOVE” – By Des Kelly Be it, in the human world, or in the animal world, there is nothing that can compare with a Mother’s love. Starting from the moment of conception, the bond between a Mother and her baby or babies, is so very special, the word LOVE itself, could have originated from this. As we approach yet another Mother’s Day, cards, flowers, gifts and love will flow in abundance toward our Mothers’ in appreciation of everything they have done for us Mothers’ who are now sadly no more, will be remembered, and so, they should, for each and every sacrifice made on our behalf. ...

May 8, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Mother's love, MOTHER’S DAY Comments 0

“MOVIE STARS OF OLDE” – BY Des Kelly I still remember my very first movie. Accompanied by my dear Mum, God rest her soul, we walked to the Patton theatre in Moratuwa, a little Suburb (at the time), of Colombo, to see the 3.15 pm show of what I was informed, was a “Picture”. This was even before they were called Movies. I also remember that I was about 7 years old, excited to enter this big hall with many seats, and a huge “picture-screen” in front of me. In Ceylon, at the time, there were 3 sessions of pictures. 3.15 pm, 6.30 pm & 9.30 pm. Anyway, there we were, and suddenly everything went dim, the lights in the hall started to go out, and, for a moment, I felt the fear of darkness, starting to feel breathless, and grabbed for mum’s arm. She calmed me down and said ...

May 6, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Patton theatre Comments 0

“WOMEN MOST BEAUTIFUL” – By Des Kelly Every Country in the World has them, and are proud of them, as they should be. They say, and I quote, a thing of beauty is a joy forever. There is nothing more pleasing to the eye, than a beautiful woman. For instance, in Ceylon, (now Sri Lanka), one could lose count, there were so many. Among them was a girl I called Neliya (Maureen Hingert), who I met and immediately fell in love with, when we were both in our mid-teens (she was 14 and I had just turned 15) ...

May 5, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged (Maureen Hingert Comments 0

“STAR*SHINE” – By Des Kelly Very few still shine, as age catches up with them. Englebert is one of them. Always a great performer, he sang around the World, and was accepted by all and sundry. He also recorded many “hits”, as everyone knows. Englebert Humperdinck was originally Arnold George Dorsey, born in India on the 2nd of May, 1936, and was given his unique new stage name, by his Manager, who also managed Tom Jones. ...

Apr 28, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Arnold George Dorsey, Englebert Humperdinck Comments 0