According to Kevin Densley, this week’s (previously unpublished) poem ‘riffs off some lines in Sylvia Plath’s poem ‘Lorelei’, based upon a Rhine River siren of German mythology’.
Almanac Poetry: Variations on Some Lines from Sylvia Plath’s ‘Lorelei’
January 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
Almanac Life: Old Dog, the kid, a footy, the roof!
January 10, 2025 by 2 Comments
A small piece from Old Dog about kicking the footy with the kid when the obvious happens.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style Potpourri
January 10, 2025 by 11 Comments
Another cracking instalment of Karl Dubravs ‘Dylan Cover Songs’ series, this time more Aussie recordings with a couple of hidden treasures discovered by Karl.
Almanac Cricket: René Magritte and Jasprit and the young pup in the wake of the BGT
January 9, 2025 by 6 Comments
Peter Crossing finds a link between Rene Magritte, surrealism and Jasprit Bumrah. But the great series between Australia and India was not without its issues.
Almanac Music: Vale Peter Yarrow
January 9, 2025 by 5 Comments
Peter Yarrow of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary has died from bladder cancer at the age of 86.
Almanac Music: Vale – Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame.
January 8, 2025 by 5 Comments
As the music icons of the 60s age, it is only a matter of time before they pass away. One such icon passed away on Tuesday – Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul and Mary.
Almanac Pubs: Beachside Mystery Pub bans thongs!
January 7, 2025 by 12 Comments
After being refused admittance at the intended ‘Mystery Pub’ because Mickey’s wearing thongs, Mickey, Claire and friends hastily convene at another mystery pub.
The Feats of Pete
January 7, 2025 by 5 Comments
A favourite footballer is dedicated into verse by Damian Balassone.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Zach Tuohy – The Irish Experiment’ with Catherine Murphy
January 7, 2025 by 1 Comment
‘Zach Tuohy – The Irish Experiment’ with Catherine Murphy is reviewed by Citrus Bob Utber. As his review indicates Bob thoroughly enjoyed the book and the rapport between the two authors and a must read for all sports loving readers.
Almanac Cricket: It must all be true, it was in the paper
January 6, 2025 by 1 Comment
Andrew Fraser introduces us to his four musketeers of ACT sports journalism, who all caught up at the SCG recently.
Almanac Poetry: a world-weary ten-year-old speaks
January 6, 2025 by 4 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is, he says, ‘a previously unpublished, left-field one from the archives’. [NB: Contains mild coarse language]
Almanac Music: ’33 1/3 Reasons Why’ – Christmas Bounty
January 5, 2025 by 1 Comment
Greg Andrew was delighted with the vinyl Santa left for him at Christmas
Almanac Life: Bourbon Street – New Orleans
January 4, 2025 by 1 Comment
As a regular visitor to New Orleans Col is saddened and appalled by the atrocity that occurred in the French Quarter in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Almanac Life: Fridays with Jack
January 3, 2025 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson is a mental health support worker. He met the elderly father of one of his clients about a year ago and they’ve spent Fridays together ever since. It’s a boon for both of them.
Almanac Music: ‘January’ – Songs Mentioning Months of the Year
January 3, 2025 by 106 Comments
In keeping with the beginning of a new year, this week’s instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song themes concerns songs mentioning names of the months.
Almanac Footy (Memory): John Longmire had a bad day
January 2, 2025 by 8 Comments
Greg recalls the day he came to appreciate the difference between a footy player having a bad day and an Army recruit slogging it out at training camp.
Almanac Life: Leaving St Peter’s (1981)
January 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
Damian Balassone reflects on the sudden and unexpected events of changing schools during childhood.
Almanac Cinema: The Evolution Of Robbie Williams
January 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson has been to the cinema and presents his thoughts on a couple of films he saw, ‘Betterman’, and ‘Anora’.
Almanac Music : Top Albums of 2024
December 31, 2024 by 9 Comments
Luke Reynolds takes us out of 2024 with his ninth annual list of top Australian albums for the year.
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