New Zealand writer Maria Majsa always digs deep when she writes a Stereo Story: deep into a dark past, deep into a song. ‘Every so often you come across a song which can demolish you; take you down in slow-mo, floor by floor like an old hotel, ending in a puff of plaster and dust.’
Haiku Bob – Round 6 – Still clings slowly
May 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob his take on the Pies loss against the Eagles.
Tom Wills: books, plays, references in works of history, art work
May 6, 2016 by 7 Comments
What do we know of Tom Wills? Here are a few books and other works where he is depicted. Please add others.
The idea of resilience
May 5, 2016 by 31 Comments
David Wilson went to a talk recently, that has changed the way he thinks. Mental health is the big kahuna.
Fitzroy Rotary Update Round 7
May 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fuchias and Mayblooms Farewell a Few Prize Pool is $2000 181 entries remain
May 2 Anniversary: The Life and Impact of Tom Wills
May 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Greg de Moore wrote a celebrated biography of the remarkable Australian character Tom Wills. Here Greg gives an overview of the life and impact of one of the most intriguing Australians.
Now that you’ve heard of Mason Cox
April 29, 2016 by 5 Comments
And after an Anzac Day debut, a handy mark and goal with his first kick in the league, here’s a piece on US politics by Mason Cox himself.
Our Friends at Manning Clark House: Events Calendar
April 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Manning Clark House is a terrific cultural institution in Canberra. Here’s a list of events which are scheduled for 2016. All welcome.
Lockdown: Enough reaping, Grim Reaper
April 28, 2016 by 19 Comments
As we approach May, 2016 has seen too many artistic, scientific and intellectual giants shuffle off this mortal coil for ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Baker’s liking. He thinks it’s time to take pro-active measures to stem the tide of untimely deaths.
Footy Poetry: The Day That Bob Went Down
April 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
Andrew Leonedas on the afternoon Bob Murphy went down.
Haiku Bob – Round 4 – Out of Sorts
April 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob seeks meaning from Collingwood’s latest loss
Everyday Obits: Foundation Blokes
April 20, 2016 by 20 Comments
Bryan, a mate of Matt Zurbo’s, died in an accident the other day. He was a great fella as Old Dog explains in this tribute.
Round 3 – Haiku Bob – At Least the Moon
April 13, 2016 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob summarises Round 3 in his inimitable way.
Almanac Music – Ed Kuepper: Reward for Effort
April 4, 2016 by 12 Comments
Swish sees Ed Kuepper at last. What took him so long?
Haiku Bob – Round 1 – On holiday
March 31, 2016 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob interrupts his family holiday in Bali to watch the Pies continue theirs.
Almanac Community Responsibility: Remote Area Nurses
March 30, 2016 by 6 Comments
Two member of the Almanac community have been outspoken about the serious matter of healthcare in remote communities. Sue Currie through her memoir A Mouthful of Flies, and Anne Myers with her review of Sue’s book and her recent opinion piece in The Guardian. You are encouraged to sign the petition regarding the provision of healthcare to remote communities.
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