tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167149547535484177.post3423813985469224876..comments2024-01-20T14:08:08.057+05:30Comments on Serendipity: Family History – Ancestors – Family Trees – sometimes it is better not to have one! Ratmale,Minneriya,Sri Lankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17252632858481217930noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167149547535484177.post-2552842533777586912018-03-16T22:41:15.951+05:302018-03-16T22:41:15.951+05:30to say you received nothing of value from your ill...to say you received nothing of value from your illustrious ancestors is a great slight to them, which unfortunately is the trend of the ungrateful youth of modern day. they gave your life, dear man, through the lives of your parents and great grandparents, all the way to your African ancestors! This is something. In addition, the social standing that people of your "breeding" possessed gave you a leg up in life, despite the fact that material riches were not at your disposal. Did you go to Ananda College or another institution? Have you heard about the "old boys clubs" of elite schools throughout the world that quietly call the shots around the world? Also, from an evolutionary perspective your illustrious ancestors would have had prime choice in mates, and could select the "best of class" genetics that serve you well today (looks, intelligence, stamina). So in conclusion, don't downplay the contributions your ancestors made to your current state of affairs so easily!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167149547535484177.post-56418274654209359612018-03-15T05:25:02.315+05:302018-03-15T05:25:02.315+05:30Proof, though self evident of the power of respons...Proof, though self evident of the power of responsible parenting that determines the path a person takes throughout their lives. It is important then to nurture parents first in how they impart values to their offspring.<br /><br />Values are finally more important than inheritance in ensuring a life well lived, which is what life should all be about.<br /><br />The brats of new rich parents are proof if ever such is needed of wasted lives, when handed a silver spoon to begin life with.<br /><br />What better proof if needed on the need for inheritance taxation of wealth in Sri Lanka. Other wise untaxed acquisition of wealth adds to disproportionate gap between rich and poor, but how this wealth is transferred, by better Education, Healthcare and Public Transport is even more important, as the Government just does not do a good job in spending people's money wisely.<br /><br />That is the dilemma of the present dayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167149547535484177.post-76605045285116691282018-03-14T19:49:13.720+05:302018-03-14T19:49:13.720+05:30Life is very irrational, as those with families to...Life is very irrational, as those with families to be proud of don't care about their past, while those who don't have anything to talk about, want to create a non-existent one to make them sound like somebodies, for example Mahinda Rajapakse. Actually they are the poor relations of the George Rajapakse side of the family, but no one would know that now.<br /><br />His children don't make any reference to their British ancestry and live a make believe Sinhala Buddhist line, where they are neither Sinhala of Buddhist, and hence are fooling the masses again in their rush to gain legitimacy from illegitimacy of claims.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com