Songs of the Gospel
How to make friends in strange places while living in a foreign country: why not join a Gospel Choir?
D.M. De Alwis
Author of fantasy fiction, poetry and more.
Anecdotal Evidence
On the Edge of Obesity
What I learned after 25 years of diet, nutrition, and struggles maintaining weight. Low fat, keto, intermittent fasting, and clean eating over a 25 year period and the results: Weight maintenance and weight loss. Loss of weight post pregnancy.
A day in the life
Mon-Fri as a stay at home mom
Poems
I was once
I was once this person small who when asked could not speak to all One day I planted a tree to grow and unlocked some interesting people…
Anecdotal Evidence
The fallen knight
In remembrance of a kindred spirit and friend
Choosing to have kids
People who are childless-by-choice need to remember the reason the rest of us have them
Kindness, a gift for the Unkind
A challenge for resolving conflict Use loving kindness practice in conflict resolution
Dhal vs. Cassoulet
A comparison of Eastern and Western cooking styles Cassoulet and lentils/dhal/parrippu. Comparison of ways of stewing a pulse. Sri Lanka and France
That’s crêpe-tastic!
My romance with the humble crêpe. In Brittany, where crêpes are ever ready at grocery store, bakery, and restaurants, home made crêpes are treated as a special moment appreciated by all.
Cooking with fire
Two cultures, one common element Eastern perspective of finding the same preserved culture of cooking in the West.
I am a Writer
Admitting my truth
On Motherhood: Working full time with one kid
Part 1 of a 3 part series on motherhood as both a working and stay at home mom. I spent the first part of my life as a mother working. Now as a stay at home mom of 3, I reflect on what I did, how I did it, and what I would advise my past self.