In the latest installment of KD’s epic series about popular song themes, the focus is upon hills, mountains and volcanoes. As usual, readers’ contributions are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: ‘Oh Vesuvius’ – Songs Involving Hills, Mountains and Volcanoes
August 16, 2024 by 216 Comments
Almanac Literary: Come along to the Dunkeld Writers Festival 2024, 23-25 August
August 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Join writers and enthusiasts at the 2024 Dunkeld Writers Festival to be held from 23-25 August in the picturesque township on the southern edge of the majestic Grampians National Park. Find the full details here.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘On Sport: Reviews 1995-2023’ by Bernard Whimpress – Reviewed by Barry Nicholls
August 14, 2024 by 2 Comments
Bernard Whimpress has written on sports for over fifty years. Barry Nicholls reviews one of Bernard’s many books, ‘On Sport: Reviews 1995-2023’ – a collection of sporting books reviewed by Bernard over many years.
Sexual Calisthenics
August 13, 2024 by 4 Comments
A brief poem from Damian Balassone about coming off second best.
Almanac Poetry: I warn you
August 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from KD is a warning to all of its readers. [And editors – Ed.]
Twelve Recommendations from Twelve Months in Ballarat
August 12, 2024 by 9 Comments
A year on from moving to Ballarat with his partner, Ian Wilson provides us with a rundown on his favourite local spots
Almanac Travel (and footy tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – Greetings from France
August 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 continues with the joys and delights of Paris, the Olympics, and Lyon, and footy tips for Round 22.
Almanac Travel: New Orleans, 1990
August 9, 2024 by 7 Comments
Smokie tells the story of his visit to New Orleans in 1990
Almanac Music: Some oldies but goldies!
August 9, 2024 by 3 Comments
Here are a few ‘golden oldies’ that popped up on Col’s internet feeds for your enjoyment.
Almanac Footy (Observation): Footy imitates art
August 8, 2024 by 3 Comments
Does art imitate footy, or is it the other way around? Ged McMahon contemplated this dilemma with respect to the Bombers v Dockers clash last weekend.
Round 21 – Haiku Bob – feelings
August 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob experienced the whole gamut of emotions as the Pies battled the old enemy.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – ‘Under The Radar’ Aussie Male Style
August 7, 2024 by 18 Comments
Karl Dubravs continues his fascinating series of Dylan cover songs. This week a selection from ‘under the radar’ Aussie males who have recorded Dylan songs.
Almanac Travel: Introduction to ‘Just For Laffs’ Festival Montreal
August 6, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson’s 2017 travelogue through North America stops in Montreal.
Election Campaign Speech
August 6, 2024 by 2 Comments
The American Elections are not too far away – some observations from Damian Balassone.
Mystery Pub: The Pink Pig – You Take a Piece of Meat with You
August 5, 2024 by 7 Comments
An iconic display of 80s kitsch in North Adelaide, The Pink Pig was Mickey and Claire’s venue of choice for their latest mysterious public house.
Almanac Poetry: Teddy Bear
August 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KD describes this poem as ‘an unpublished one from my archives, about a childhood buddy’.
Almanac Music: Vale John Mayall – Now the Blues has lost a King
August 3, 2024 by 9 Comments
Peter Crossing pays tribute to a musical hero, the great bluesman, John Mayall who recently passed away.
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