What trip it has been for Sal and Susannah as their journey in Europe continues with more in Dubrovnik, then on to Paris for the Olympics.
Almanac Travel (and footy tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – Dubrovnik, and Paris Olympics / Round 21 Tips
August 2, 2024 by 4 Comments
Almanac Poetry: ‘Chime’ – Damian Balassone
August 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
‘Chime’ Poems by Damian Balassone is now available in paperback form.
Almanac Poetry: Golf – 6
July 31, 2024 by 2 Comments
In this sixth of his poems about golf, Pards questions a friend’s priorities in life. Just where does golf fit into a new reality?
Almanac Travel: R and R in Byron Bay
July 30, 2024 by 2 Comments
It is a peaceful and relaxing time in Byron Bay for Col and Meryl enjoying the wonderful weather there.
Almanac Poetry: On Kandinsky’s Dreamy Improvisation (1913)
July 29, 2024 by 10 Comments
This week’s poem by KD is a previously unpublished one responding to a painting by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky. [A lovely simple yet arresting probe – Ed.]
Almanac Travel: The Grand Architecture of Chicago and The House of Blues
July 29, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda continue their travels in Chicago including visits to the grand architecture of the city, and of course The House of Blues.
Almanac Travel (and Footy Tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – Pompeii to the Dalmatian Coast and Round 20 Tips
July 26, 2024 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli continues his travel diary including reports from the Amalfi coast, Pompeii in Italy and the Dalmatian Coast.
Almanac Music: ‘Everybody’s building ships and boats’ – Songs Involving Watercraft
July 26, 2024 by 217 Comments
In this week’s installment of his long-running series on popular song, KD looks at songs involving watercraft – ships, boats, yachts and the like. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Travel: Three Balinese Beers
July 24, 2024 by 5 Comments
Mickey Randall set himself the task of evaluating a variety of beers available in Bali. It turned out to be a mixed bag.
Almanac Poetry: To Leanne, My Long-Lost Friend, Nude in Last Night’s Dream
July 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley deals with dreams, utopia, transience and loss.
Almanac Travel: Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Murakami Exhibition
July 21, 2024 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson recalls Day 4 of his time in Chicago and visits to the Wrigley Field and the Murakami Exhibition,
Almanac Travel (and Footy Tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – Retracing the Roots and Round 19 Tips
July 19, 2024 by 3 Comments
A key part of Sal’s journey, was to make the pilgrimage to his father’s home village of Dasa in the hills of Calabria, Italy 57 years after his father left there.
Almanac Travel: Bali Hai Five
July 18, 2024 by 5 Comments
In their latest travel adventure, Mickey and Claire are in Bali, luxuriating, lounging and totally laid back.
Almanac Poetry: ’21 Poems in C Major’
July 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Patrick O’Brien’s collection ’21 Poems in C Major’ read by some of his nearest and dearest, with some original music in there as well.
Almanac Poetry: ‘From The Village to Victoria Park’
July 16, 2024 by 1 Comment
We reprise from 2009 a wonderful poem by Phil Dimitriadis, an ode to his father.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 12)
July 12, 2024 by 6 Comments
In the latest instalment of Swifty Taylor’s travails, he is summoned to a meeting with ‘Shep’
Almanac Art: Classic Australian Car Paintings
July 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
RagingBull offers his artistic take on two classic Australian cars. His work is inspired by the stories of the people who owned them.
Almanac Travel (and footy tips): Sal’s travel diary 2024 – Greetings from Puglia and Round 18 tips
July 12, 2024 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli is now in Italy and takes us for a tour of Rome with all its attractions, food, and wine. Other areas of Italy are visited and reported on. Round 18 tips are presented – in Italian!
Almanac Music: ‘Once I had a love…’ – Songs Referencing Glass
July 12, 2024 by 108 Comments
In the latest installment of his long-running series on popular song themes, KD looks at songs referencing glass; as usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
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