“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.  ...

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