“THE PICTURES TELL THE STORY” – by Des Kelly Superb 19th century photographs, that, unlike modern ones that seem to lose their lustre with time, seem to last forever and a day. What else can I say ??. Thank you, Victor. These are priceless. Desmond Kelly. (Editoor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED – by Des Kelly Here’s a little brain-teaser for all my e’Lanka Members & Readers. The competition is to “arrange” a short story, using every letter in our English Alphabet (A-Z),as shown in my own story below. The best results (3) will then be displayed on e’Lanka for everyone to read, proudly. My example is as follows. ——- Animals, birds,cats, dogs, etcetera, find great hope in just kindness, leaning more naturally on people quietly, regarding such trust, under various ways, x-factor, your Zoo. It must be in “story” form, on any subject used. Good luck, my friends. Respond to the email address: dkelly2u@gmail.com Desmond Kelly (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. Here are some of the replies we have recevied…. Hi Persis, excellent effort. My 2nd “Pass” for e’Lanka, with just one more to go. Keep writing correct English folks. Read good English books and try to coax your children to read, ...
“WANNA-BUM” a row/or something” – by Des Kelly With due thanks to both Charmaine and Keith, we always appreciate old favourites, and this is no exception. “Wanna-Bum”(arow or whatever), is an old song, that I remember from way back when, recorded perhaps twenty years ago, but such was the Commercial value of the song, that people like me, who love good music, will never forget. Now, here is a young couple renewing our interest in this old hit. Close your eyes, sit back, and listen to what was a great song, “Wanna-Bum” aro, or something of that nature. Don’t as me what it is, I don’t know All I recall is “Wanna-Bum” a row”!!!. Desmond Kelly (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
AMERICA – by Des Kelly They called him “Whispering Bill” because of the timbre of his voice which was softer than normal, but Bill Anderson is also famous as a Songwriter of note, and he combined this beautiful, touching song about his Country, and the men and women who went to war for it, proving beyond doubt that Americans are prouder of their Homeland, than most other Countries are, and Whispering Bill’s song goes a long way to prove this. ...
KELLY CHA CHA – Line Dance. Desmond Kelly. Shanthie De Mel. Dancercise2health. Australia. BrainTrain KELLY CHA CHA – Line Dance. Improver. 32 Count: 4 Wall: Left Rotation. 1 Tag. Music by Desmond Kelly – Kelly Cha Cha Choreography: Shanthie De Mel Dancercise2health Australia. 2022. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights reserved to the respective music labels.”Copyright Disclaimer under Section 41 of The Copyright Act 1968, AUSTRALIA (as amended), allowance is made for “fair dealing” for purposes such as teaching, review, criticism, comment, research, news reporting, parody, satire, & scholarship. “Fair Dealing” is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, Health-educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair dealing.” I own the dance choreography. ...
“UNUSUAL PICTURES” Two words that say it all. Once again, thanks to Keith Bennett, e’Lanka is favoured with a flurry of unusual pictures photographed by some astute persons lucky enough to have had some access to very good cameras, which they have used to perfection. How else can I put it ?. If these were not ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPHS, I would not have believed in what I was watching. e’Lanka Members & Readers, please enjoy. Desmond Kelly (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. Download the PDF file . ...
“ENGLISH/MUSIC TALENTS” – by Des Kelly Got this one/two from Charles Schokman, presenting TWO loves of my life, the simple English Language/Musical expertise, which I felt, must be shared with all of you on e’Lanka. “I must thank my good buddy Chas.(in U.S.A.lingo), for all his amazing, scintillating, funny ‘Posts’ that I find so good. Publicity is important, as all of you will find out. That is why I forward this post to you. TRY IT, if you can, too. Now watch his Music Clip as an addition. You are on a “good thing”, folks. Your writing too, is what I am on about, so watch out, or I’ll shout” If you can do, what I do, I will applaud you”!!. (In case you don’t see, my last paragraph– NO E’s). Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
“POETIC JUSTICE” – by Des Kelly There is all manner of poetry in our World today. There is Poetry-prose, written in somewhat flowery language, usually to attract the opposite sex, and then of course, rhyming poetry that comes in all shapes and sizes, all dependent on how much of it, one is prepared to read. This is some very well written comedy poetry, and I’ll say no more Thanks to Keith Bennett, this poetic banter between husband and wife is very witty and easy to read Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. A verbal-fight between husband and wife (both are M.A. in English literature). Instead of shouting, abusing or physical force…they exchange poems to each other Source:Speakingtree *WIFE* _I wrote your name on sand,_ _it got washed…_ _I wrote your name in air,_ _it was blown away…_ _Then, I wrote your name in my heart & got a Heart Attack!_ ...
“IN PERSON” – by Des Kelly The King of Rock n Roll, in person. This has got to be seen to be believed. I have seen dozens of Elvis impersonators before yet got the pleasant shock of my life to see this “post” Come out from Keith Bennett, for which I thank him, on behalf of each and every e’Lankan, who will see Elvis in Person (and I kid you not). Desmond Kelly (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
“UNITED, WE STAND” – by Des Kelly United, we stand, divided, we fall. There could never be a phrase that teaches everyone this truest, most important lesson, ever. e’Lanka, as far as I am concerned, will not delve into either Politics or Religion, the reason being, that there is SO MUCH of these two argument-prone subjects around, even as I write this, the less publicised, the better. However, briefly and personally put, ...
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