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Why Independence Still Matters to Me

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Why Independence Still Matters to Me

Jan 31, 2021417 Views

The Sri Lankan flag flying from our balcony, the choppers in the sky and the 21 gun salute are my earliest memories of independence....

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We Have Forgotten Who We Are

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We Have Forgotten Who We Are

Mar 20, 2020760 Views

We have forgotten our place in the circle of life. Today as Covid 19 rips through the world in an unprecedented pandemic, I cannot...

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The Toxic Godfather

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The Toxic Godfather

Feb 26, 2020491 Views

Many of us would have encountered such individuals at some point in our lives – the toxic godfather figure. Concerned, mature, seems to have...

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We Should All Move Out at 30

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We Should All Move Out at 30

Mar 22, 2019847 Views

I know this would be anathema for half the SL population and especially for over bearing parents. But in all honesty, Sri Lankans should...

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Meet Lilanka

“what is meant to be comes about of what one does”.

An eclectic personality with a penchant for creativity, Lilanka is an old soul who loves life, laughter and stepping off the beaten track. She finds joy in nature, travelling and venting her existential frustrations via her writing while calming her body with food and her soul with music. Her motto is – “what is meant to be comes about of what one does”.

A collection of eclectic expressions from life according to Lilanka Botejue. From her creative outbursts and passionate views to her love for nature, food, music and archaeology, Owl Muses is an attempt to capture these moments in time.

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6 years ago I said goodbye to someone very dear. T

6 years ago I said goodbye to someone very dear. That Christmas was agony. I wrote a song 3 years ago and kept it. Till this year when I decided the time was right for a Christmas song that talks about the pain of loss and not just food & parties.

'This Christmas Time' is sung by @sheyliyanage and is available on iTunes and Spotify.

The link to the lyric video is in the bio. Please do listen and share.

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"Let’s admit it. At 20 something – what the he

"Let’s admit it. At 20 something – what the hell do you really know? Just the weight of your family’s and society’s expectations. It’s not everyone who knows their life’s calling at 21 or 25. And then you add a partner to the equation – in your generally confused state – and what do you think happens when the epiphanic moment hits?"

We Are the Generation of Second Chances - Link in bio.

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"Some are fervently singing the same Hosannas they

"Some are fervently singing the same Hosannas they did in 2019 because for them – food, shelter and income are a given. When you have never suffered discomfort in your life it is easy to dismiss the suffering of others. Empathy has never been the plus point of the privileged. And it’s showing in all its glorious colours these days."

We Reap What We Sow.

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Owl Muses is now on YouTube 🥳💥 subscribe and

Owl Muses is now on YouTube 🥳💥 subscribe and follow as I explain what inspired some of my key articles 😊🦉

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Love & Romance: Waiting for Godot. Check out the

Love & Romance: Waiting for Godot.

Check out the latest article on www.owlmuses.com. Link in bio.

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A Family Story about Biscuit Pudding "Hence what h

A Family Story about Biscuit Pudding
"Hence what has become ‘CBP’ today was known as ‘Gateaux’ in our household courtesy my aunt Manique who jazzed it upto a level that I have not seen even today. This was a good 20 years ago.

The biscuits were soaked in milk with brandy or rum and in between these delectable layers she would strew cut up bits of ginger preserve and pumpkin preserve."

Read the full story in www.owlmuses.com under Culinary Adventures 😊

#cbp #owlmuses #familyrecipes #yum #culinaryexperiments #greed #foodie #foodbeast #foodiesofinstagram #foodinsrilanka #pudding #biscuitpudding #chocolatebiscuitpudding #foodlovers #homemade #homechef

"Today the demons They are at bay On many nights

"Today the demons

They are at bay

On many nights they oft come out to play"

Demons Today on www.owlmuses.com

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"But these young people have parents still policin

"But these young people have parents still policing them. So what do they do? They sneak into places they are ‘forbidden’ to enter and then spend their time telling known people “You didn’t see me”. There are also those who are in relationships with people of a different religion, ethnic community or social class and these too are also taboo. Hence the need to tell known devils, “My parents don’t know”."

Check it out under Owl Opinions on www.owlmuses.com

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My First Time to Sinharaja Rainforest "Pitcher pl

My First Time to Sinharaja Rainforest

"Pitcher plants full of fluid and insects, beautiful ‘pus wel’ and colourful bright pink and purple leaves and a pathway littered with fallen leaves was what led us to the Mulawella trek. The route was a decent climb – not hard if you are used to hiking. There were rocky bits here and there and the use of a hiking stick was much appreciated especially to avoid slipping and sliding (something yours truly greatly fears)."

Read article on www.owlmuses.com under Nature.

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Music, Assholes & a Day's Rantings.

"So now here’s me, listening to Hallelujah by Pain of Salvation. It’s the middle of the night. I am supposed to be productive. Instead I am listening to this and with it some indignant memories of the asshole. The song actually has quite an interesting arrangement. What the asshole drew my attention to was the high note the vocalist hits. Quite phenomenal, for a man. As a woman, I hadn’t noticed."

Check it out under 'Owl Poetry & Prose' on www.owlmuses.com

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