Some images of downtown Sapporo, Japan from Yoshi. Merry Christmas everyone!
Finals Birth
December 23, 2014 by 6 Comments
Kate Birrell captures some Richmond fans celebrating (possibly) the upset of the season in all their visceral glory…
Les Everett’s Tops in 2014 series
December 22, 2014 by 3 Comments
Les Everett is a friend of football, and a friend of the Almanac. He loves all the good stuff in life. Each year he invites people to contribute their Best of the Year across various categories for his website www.australianrules.com.au
Here’s mine.
International Christmas Foods and Christmas in Japan
December 22, 2014 by 6 Comments
Imagawa-san shares an insight into how Christmas Day is spent in Japan, as well as taking us all on a culinary tour of traditional Christmas dinners from all corners of the globe.
[Warning: do not read if hungry. You have been warned – Ed]
Dear Almanac: Thanks for the gift that’s kept on giving
December 22, 2014 by 12 Comments
Sean Curtain, as honest and self-effacing as ever, pays tribute to the writing and reading community that is the Almanac.
[Thanks for these words Sean, and especially for all the words you have penned over the last three years – Ed]
Wicket Keeper
December 19, 2014 by 7 Comments
More glorious artwork from Kate Birrell of the groundsman keeping the wickets at her local oval. Kate’s sanity and furnishings are under assault from an aspiring Davey Warner.
Old (woollen) footy jumpers: Rare footy photo of international literary star
December 18, 2014 by 5 Comments
We have uncovered a photo of Haiku Bob as a Haiku-ling in Brisbane junior footy.
Kate Birrell’s “Spectators” Art Show Reviewed
December 14, 2014 by 2 Comments
Fellow artist Yvette Wroby reviews the just opened exhibition of Almanac favourite Kate Birrell’s “Spectators” series of art work. Do yourself a favour and check out Kate’s art and website.
How Writing Has Been Improving Me
December 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
The best writing is when it comes from the heart. Yoshi Imagawa’s latest post tells how immersing himself in footy culture is doing wonders for his confidence and research skills.
Developing Story on Sports and Tourism
December 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi Imagawa-san takes us on a tour through the Sapporo Youth Science Museum. His verdict? Read on…
Why Exporters Believe In Santa Claus…
December 8, 2014 by 7 Comments
Friend of the Almanac Tim Harcourt drops by with a slightly new economic take on Christmas.
A Poem to ‘Baby Roo’
December 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi Imagawa welcomes the latest St Kilda Father-Son prospect (only 18 years to go until he’s eligible, Saints fans…) into the world with some quality prose .
Spectators: A Studio Exhibition.
December 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of The Almanac’s many artistic treasures – Kate Birrell – is set to unveil a new showing. Read more…
57 Mt Pleasant Street (part 2)
December 1, 2014 by 2 Comments
BJ has Stan cast his eyes over the week just gone. “What does it all mean, Stan?”
First Contact – Part 2: A lesson in dehumanisation.
November 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
Arabella Douglas watched the second part of First Contact. This is her response. [Another powerfully instructive piece – Ed]
Inside the closed head injury
November 27, 2014 by 29 Comments
The serious head injury to cricketer Phil Hughes has shocked everyone and sparked a range of responses. David Wilson has previously shared his experience with serious head injury in a car accident (he counts his recovery as the “luckiest of the lucky”) and offers some personal, clinical and philosophical insights into the journey.
Sports and Tourism
November 23, 2014 by 6 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa mixes sport and tourism to reveal the delights of Sapporo, Melbourne and New Zealand. Sapporo’s beer museum should attract many Australian visitors.
Yoshi’s Perception of Sport and Art
The Footy Almanac’s Northern Japan correspondant, Yoshi Imagawa, compares sport and art. A thought provoking piece from the Sapporo scribe.