Smokie fondly remembers some of his teenage exploits as a budding yachtsman on Hobsons Bay.
Almanac Poetry: The Day I Broke Billy
December 1, 2020 by 10 Comments
Many Almanackers will recall running their guts out as kids in Little Athletics. Kevin Densley does, and in this week’s poem he describes his most memorable race.
Sports Archaeology? What lies beneath the pitch…
November 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
When did the English start their climb to the top of the limited-overs rankings in cricket? According to this photo, it could have been much earlier than you think!
Almanac Poetry: ‘Sacredly Profane’ – a new collection by Kevin Densley
November 30, 2020 by 5 Comments
Congratulations to Kevin Densley on his new collection of poems ‘Sacredly Profane’. Read more in this post.
The Nuns of Naples 1984-91
November 26, 2020 by 5 Comments
With his usual rapier wit, Damian Balassone cuts to the chase in addressing the death of Diego Maradona.
Almanac Poetry: Souvenir Postcard – Photographed by Mr Henry Poil – Wangaratta, Victoria, April 9 1865
November 24, 2020 by 4 Comments
Dead bushranger Dan Morgan on a postcard? Yes, you read that correctly. Kevin Densley explains in his poem this week.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Dealey Plaza, November 22’
November 22, 2020 by 10 Comments
With the anniversary of JFK’s assassination, Kevin Densley remembers the event with his poem ‘Dealey Plaza, November 22’.
Almanac Footy and Music: McLennan and Riewoldt: Stars or Role Players?
November 20, 2020 by 12 Comments
Michael Nichols explores the interplay of footy and music through the lens of Richmond’s role player Jack Riewoldt and The Go-Betweens’ composer/performer Grant McLennan.
Almanac Memoir (and Music): Shadow Boxing at The Argyle Hotel
November 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
Kevin Densley revives memories of Geelong in 1980 with his band Murmurs at The Argyle Hotel.
Almanac Poetry: Beyond Goyder’s Line, South Australia
November 17, 2020 by 7 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley involves nineteenth century family history, life, loss and heartbreak in the Flinders Ranges region.
Almanac (Celebration of) Words: How good is stuff?
November 14, 2020 by 7 Comments
Nicole Kelly loves the word ‘stuff’ in all its versatility.
Almanac Life: First Swim
November 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
The day was hot, so it’s time for the togs and the first swim of the season as Mickey Randall explains.
Almanac Book Release: ‘Death In A Matchbox’ by Steve Rogers
November 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The next book in Steve Roger’s red dirt crime series has been released. Details here.
Almanac Short Fiction: ‘Brian and His Mum’
November 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Brian was more like a frill-necked lizard than your average teenager … he was also close to his Mum. Kevin Densley describes his short story, ‘Brian and His Mum’, as ‘a very fractured fable’.
Almanac Life (and Poetry): A Desert Poet – Jack Dodds
November 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
With Remembrance Day approaching, Nicole Kelly shares some poetry and diary extracts written by her great-grandfather Jack Dodds while he was on active duty at Tobruk during the Second World War.
Almanac (New) Books: Gideon Haigh’s ‘Shelf Life’
November 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
It’s not a cricket book, but it is a Gideon Haigh book, which we’re always enthusiastic about here at The Footy Almanac. ‘Shelf Life’ is a collection of Gideon’s journalistic writing over the past 20 years; Gideon explains more within.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – Scavenger hunts in Beverly Hills and Malibu.
November 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
More adventures from Dave Kimber and his mates on scavenger hunts around Beverly Hills and Malibu.
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