Sean Curtain’s trusty Blackberry carked it. It got him thinking about change. And Spidercam.
The past is another country: A change is gonna come. (Who said that?)
January 14, 2015 by 6 Comments
My 12 Favourite Songs of 2014
January 13, 2015 by 6 Comments
Rick Kane takes the time to list his 12 best songs of 2014. Note: Lots of country AND some western.
The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass, Part Two: Stranded in Ngloe
January 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Part two of The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass. With her leg seriously broken, Louise, Lakpa Sherpa and Nima attempt to find a way off the Ngole glacier to safety.
The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass: Part One – The Accident
January 12, 2015 by 9 Comments
Part one of Louise Currie’s story of how a trek to the Tashi Lapso Pass in Kathmandu went horribly wrong. [Warning: not for the overly squeamish – Ed]
Almanac Summer Reading: The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass
January 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Beginning tomorrow, we bring you Louise Currie’s enthralling recollection of a disastrous trek through Tashi Lapso, in Kathmandu.
Cyclone Tracy Exhibition in Darwin
January 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
News of a photographic exhibition has reached us thanks to one of our Darwin correspondents, Joc Ledwidge.
Christmas in Sapporo
December 24, 2014 by 7 Comments
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.
Laws of Life and Football
Tony Robb takes Bob Ellis’ latest tome ‘The Ellis Laws’ and applies the veteran playwright and racounteur’s ten laws of life to modern football. Do Ellis’ laws stand up to scrutiny?