In every pub, you see them at the bar chatting about the good times in the old times.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Tiger’ – Tommy Mallet
December 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
In the bush, confrontations with snakes are part of life, a life and death existence a metaphor for life itself as ‘Tiger’ Tommy Mallet’s latest poem suggests.
Almanac Life: Why is it so?
December 16, 2024 by 2 Comments
Walking his dog Chloe along the banks of the Murray River at 5.30am this morning was a good time for Citrus Bob Utber to consider the thoughts that came to mind.
Almanac Poetry: Goya’s El Pelele (The Straw Manikin)
December 16, 2024 by 2 Comments
Previously unpublished, Kevin Densley’s poem gives voice to the figure of the airborne straw man in Goya’s well-known painting. [Gives new meaning to straw manning, Ed.]
Almanac Music: So You’re Overseas and Suddenly….(Part 2)
December 16, 2024 by 4 Comments
Australian music heard while travelling overseas stir deep memories in the hearts and souls of Aussie travellers reminding them of home. Ian Wilson presents a travelling soundtrack in Part 2 of his new music series.
Almanac Life: Buggerising about on the Bellarine
December 13, 2024 by 7 Comments
Mickey Randall recalls his hectic weekend on the Bellarine when he and Claire were over from Adelaide for the Queenscliff Music Festival.
Almanac Music: More New Orleans – How the term jazz originated
December 13, 2024 by 3 Comments
Ever wondered how the musical term ‘jazz’ came about? Col found out on a trip to New Orleans for Jazzfest as he explains.
Revisiting The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch: Bruce Dawe’s September greeting
December 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The poetry vibe was strong at The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch where John Harms read this greeting from Bruce Dawe.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Red’ – Tommy Mallet
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A poem about a red wobble dashboard robot is the latest offering from Tommy Mallet.
Almanac Music: The Best Australian Albums of 2024
December 10, 2024 by 11 Comments
Smokie has listened to over 120 new Australian albums this year. Here is his best of 2024.
Almanac Music: ’33 1/3 Reasons Why’ – This Is Why
December 10, 2024 by 15 Comments
Greg Andrew explains the thinking behind his continuing music series ’33/3 Reasons Why’. Greg provides an eclectic musical selection for listeners to enjoy, discover, and revisit.
Almanac Poetry: Venticelli
December 9, 2024 by 2 Comments
This zephyr of a poem from Kevin Densley concerns the ephemeral venticelli, Italian for ‘little winds’.
Almanac Music: So, you’re overseas and suddenly…(Part 1)
December 9, 2024 by 10 Comments
‘Have you ever been a long way from home for a significant period when suddenly you hear the opening chords from an Australian band, a band you may not have even loved, just that song?’ This is the start of a new series by Ian Wilson.
Almanac Running: A Day at Kosci
December 7, 2024 by 12 Comments
Kate Birrell recently competed in the Kosci 50, a trail run over a course of 50km in the Kosciusko National Park. Kate completed the 50km in a time of 9 hours, 7 minutes and 20 seconds. Congratulations Kate, well done!
Almanac Life: My Footy Almanac debut
December 6, 2024 by 14 Comments
After living in the UK for the past thirteen years, James Woodroffe and family have decided to move home to Adelaide. James recalls fond memories of his early years in Australia, especially cricket and footy at the Adelaide Oval. [Welcome to the Almanac family James – Eds]
Almanac Music: ‘If I Was A Sculptor’ – Songs Connected to Painting and/or Sculpture
December 6, 2024 by 79 Comments
This instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song concerns songs connected to painting and/or sculpture. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Travel: Coincidence and Empathy
December 4, 2024 by 12 Comments
Smokie recalls the time in New York that he met an upset girl. Is there such a thing as a coincidence?
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