1960 entrants batch mates at a book release, SLMA auditorium, Colombo.

 

Nana and Sarojini celebrating 50 years of married life.

We wish the couple all the best

 

Retiring to the bed room, British protocol, 1960s.

 

This is an actual extract from a sex education textbook for girls, printed in the early 1960's in the UK.

We have come so far!!

 

“When retiring to the bedroom, prepare yourself for bed as promptly as possible. Whilst feminine hygiene is of the utmost importance, your tired husband does not want to queue for the bathroom, as he would have to do for his train. But remember to look your best when going to bed. Try to achieve a look that is welcoming without being obvious. If you need to apply face-cream or hair-rollers wait until he is asleep as this can be shocking to a man last thing at night.

When it comes to the possibility of intimate relations with your husband it is important to remember your marriage vows and in particular your commitment to obey him. If he feels that he needs to sleep immediately then so be it. In all things be led by your husband's wishes; do not pressure him in any way to stimulate intimacy. Should your husband suggest congress then agree humbly all the while being mindful that a man's satisfaction is more important than a woman's. When he reaches his moment of fulfilment a small moan from yourself is encouraging to him and quite sufficient to indicate any enjoyment that you may have had.

Should your husband suggest any of the more unusual practices be obedient and uncomplaining but register any reluctance by remaining silent. It is likely that your husband will then fall promptly asleep so adjust your clothing, freshen up and apply your night-time face and hair care products. You may then set the alarm so that you can arise shortly before him in the morning. This will enable you to have his morning cup of tea ready when he awakes.”

 

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'Sena' and the election booth.

5th August 2020

I went to cast my vote today - the general elections - to elect the members of parliament for the whole Island of Sri Lanka. One had to select the political party and mark 3 candidates  for ones choice.

We are in the middle of a COVID 19 epidemic. The following procedures were adopted to eliminate cross infection of the Corona virus:-

1. Everyone had to wear a mask - The officials and voters.

2. Social distancing in the voters queue using yellow markers on the floor was done.

3. Hand sanitizers were sprayed on to the hands of voters.

4. ID cards were inspected and the names called out

5. Left little finger was marked with indelible ink with  a no-hand touch technique

6. Ballot paper was  handed to the voter.

7. The voter had to bring his/her own pen  to mark the ballot box.

8. On exiting there was a hand  sanitizer spray bottle.

A well  ordered, disciplined voting.

I was reminded of the early 1960s, general election when we were medical students.

My friend DC Senaratne was appointed to look after the interests of a leftist party, in an election booth in the Colombo 7 area. Wearing a red shirt and  red beret of the party he represented 'Sena' was seated inside the electoral booth, when he spotted Prof. Ranasinghe, queuing up to cast his vote. 'Ranaya' was a strict disciplinarian. Sena quickly vacated his  seat and vanished from sight. Party loyalties had their limits.

Sivapatham Thamotharampillai

Retired as Regional Director of Health Services - Jaffna at Ministry of Health,Sri Lanka

Studied MBBS Colombo. at Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo

Lives in Colombo, Sri Lanka

82nd Birthday on 3rd August  2020

Some popular oldies of the 1960s

Good Night Irene"
https://youtu.be/75fQE_d2HM0
https://youtu.be/CZm96PKwtHc

"Harry Belafonte,Island in the sun,
https://youtu.be/5C6lEyuibhM
 
"Harry Belafonte Day-O (Banana Boat Song) HD
https://youtu.be/45HIhLLSjkc

"Harry Belafonte,Jamaica Farewell,live"
https://youtu.be/X-PTafd-ymQ
 
"Calypso Medley (Yellow Bird The John B Sails Marianne Jamaica Farewell) - The Brothers Four"
https://youtu.be/zuyb7zhcxIg

"LA PALOMA | PAN FLUTE AND GUITAR by INKA GOLD"
https://youtu.be/IrUbFvF8Lzk

Remembering the departed from Batch 1960 entrants

Please click on the web-link below with speakers on :-

https://youtu.be/DXjD6YH3MSI