Pubby Dave has played his last game of cricket for the Clifton Hill Cricket Club. Gigs pays tribute to a fine innings played.
Memories from an Old Wooden Box
April 21, 2020 by 9 Comments
Objects can provide a gateway to memory. While sorting through his study, Allan Barden rediscovered an old wooden box. Its contents took him on quite a journey.
Just a single act threw me
April 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
A snapshot of the different but connected loves in the time of coronavirus from Les Currie.
Almanac Poetry: The Night of the Premiership
April 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley’s poem on the 2007 Geelong premiership.
Almanac Memoir (and Poetry): ‘An Avocado’
April 17, 2020 by 12 Comments
There was a time when a young Smokie wrote poetry, with one being good enough to win a literary award – in a roundabout fashion.
Almanac Music – David Bridie: Solomon Islands Ferry Disaster Appeal
April 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Musician David Bridie and Wantok Musik are seeking the support and donations from Almanac readers for the Solomon Islands Ferry Disaster Appeal. Please help if you can.
Everyday Obits: Vale Ron Blainey
April 14, 2020 by 8 Comments
Trevor Blainey is a great friend of the Almanac. Recently his Dad Ron passed away. Here is the eulogy he delivered at the memorial service thanks to Tony Wilson at Speakola. [Condolences to you and Cassie and your family, Trev – JTH]
The Wisteria Diary – Watching the curve
April 14, 2020 by 17 Comments
Like all of us, John Butler is watching the curve, wondering where it will lead us.
Almanac Poetry: A to Z of Footballers Past
April 14, 2020 by 10 Comments
Kevin Densley puts an A-Z of retired footballers to verse. (Who would you have picked for U? – Ed).
Rev Up
April 12, 2020 by 5 Comments
Jill Fitzsimons has just finished reading Hugh Van Cuylenburg’s, The Resilience Project: Finding Happiness Through Gratitude Empathy and Mindfulness which has motivated her to consider words from footy people who have inspired her.
A Good Friday in Glenelg North
April 12, 2020 by 12 Comments
Mickey Randall observes life on Good Friday in seaside Glenelg and environs. [Trademark Mickey-ness. JTH]
Easter Sunday: A reflection
April 12, 2020 by 10 Comments
At this time of reflection Shane Reid considers the influence of the music played in his household as he was growing up, and explains his role as a four year old celebrant at mass.
Almanac Music: Thoughts on the death of John Prine
April 11, 2020 by 31 Comments
Rick Kane (or Trucker Slim) has been shaken by the death of John Prine. In this emotional and evocative tribute, he explains why John Prine means so much to him, and his family. This is about connectedness and the things that matter. It’s about the place of music and of sadness, and how music builds healing and strength and belief we need and crave. A mighty piece of writing about a mighty man.
Zoom Event today (April 11) to discuss the 1989 Grand Final – Wilson, Yeates, Harms.
April 11, 2020 by 8 Comments
John Harms, Tony Wilson and Mark Yeates will talk all things 1989 Grand Final in a Zoom session hosted by the Geelong Regional Libraries Saturday April 11 at 2.30pm. All welcome to join in. You can sign up in this post. [Zoom is very easy]
The Twentieth Century… Remember that?
April 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
As we move through our life stages, memories can flood back of those footloose and fancy free times from the past such as the one Earl O’Neill relives for us.
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