Mickey Randall has been at sea. With a big and growing cast, including Billy and including Bev. New experiences cloaked in old, new locations forever now a part of life’s tapestry. “Isn’t this what people should do? With love, drape their stories upon an innocent geography…”
If Jeremy Corbyn ran your local pub: Seeking your variations
July 22, 2016 by 8 Comments
“If Jeremy Corbyn ran your local pub” is a great premise and the topic of an article on Buzzfeed. It has got us wondering; who would you most like to see running your local?
Haiku Bob – Round 17 – all the spaces
July 21, 2016 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob’s latest Collingwood installment. Watching the last quarter on auto pilot….
Almanac Recommendations: Bush to Belly
July 20, 2016 by 1 Comment
A tale of 500 bike riders through the Kimberley, seven kids, one coffee machine; and of indigenous and non-indigenous team work. [This SBS documentary is a cracking good news story – Ed].
Some sad news
July 19, 2016 by 46 Comments
Dips O’Donnell’s father John O’Donnell passed away on Saturday evening.
Almanac Review: Upbeat – how art can thrive in adversity
July 17, 2016 by 3 Comments
Neil Drysdale presents a unique and inspirational story on Paul MacAlindin in his effort to establish a youth orchestra in Iraq.
Haiku Bob – Round 16 – moment not believing
July 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood and Giants, Haiku Bob reflects on the unbelievable.
Junior Almanac – Poetry: Bombers (by Archie Rawlings – aged 8)
July 14, 2016 by 2 Comments
It’s a cold wintry night and I’m not at the footy. I’m at my local primary school’s poetry reading night. And for the first time in his life this little eight year old footy fan stands on stage ready to recite his poem. A poem he’s written about his team. The only team he’s ever loved. The only colours he’s ever worn. Red and Black, in Adelaide. Now that takes courage.
Fronting the microphone takes another sort of courage. So does sharing your eight year old dream. [This is a cracker – JTH]
Tony Dell and the Lightning Bolt Convoy: raising awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
July 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
Tony Dell has long advocated on behalf of those suffering Post Traumatic Stress disorder. Vietnam Vet and former Australian cricketer, Tony recently organised a convoy to raise awareness and funds for the cause. Catch up on the cause and Tony’s convoy diary here.
Haiku Bob – Round 15 – Down to the Last
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob’s take on the Pies scrappy win against the Blues.
Almanac Travel: A Warrnambool Winter
July 7, 2016 by 12 Comments
Andrew Starkie travels back to Warrnambool to share old and new memories with his daughter.
Almanac Music: Gig Review – The Living End at The Forum, 23/06/16
June 30, 2016 by 4 Comments
One of Australia’s finest live rock bands, The Living End, were in Melbourne last week. Luke Reynolds was there at the Forum to see them live (and to report for the Almanac).
Haiku Bob – Round 14: The Ties That Bind
June 28, 2016 by 4 Comments
Inspired by his travels to Gothenburg Haiku Bob juxtaposes Bruce Springsteen and Collingwood
Almanac Comedy: Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision Fundraiser
June 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Evan Hocking’s post on a fund raiser he hosted for Maddie’s Vision at the Lavington Football Club.
Almanac Music: Bay City Rollers kilted up for encore
June 26, 2016 by 7 Comments
Neil Drysdale chats with Bay City Rollers Les McKeon as they prepare for their comeback concert at T in the Park.
Local Footy: Let there be light in Capricornia
June 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Mick Jeffrey calls on the local candidates of Capricornia to shed a bit more light on local footy
To be PC or not to be
June 24, 2016 by 35 Comments
Trucker Slim sifts through the language of a “Rubicon crossing” week in social discourse (“What a fantastic story it is!”). What is Political Correctness, anyway?
No one knows nothing anymore (getting along)
A suburban GP clinic, Literacy week and E.regnans combine to produce a deft delicate touch of appropriate order.