Tommy Mallet writing about what he knows best – working in the bush.
Almanac Art: ‘The purple noon’s transparent might’ – Arthur Streeton
October 16, 2023 by 5 Comments
Col Ritchie discusses his favourite painting first introduced to him by his primary school teacher in 1961, ‘The purple noon’s transparent might’ by Arthur Streeton.
Almanac Poetry: Painterly
October 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In this poem, Kevin Densley writes about the beautiful colour that the sky sometimes turns after a thunderstorm.
Almanac (Armed Forces) Life: Confronting the Real SAS
October 12, 2023 by 2 Comments
His wife’s fascination with reality TV’s ‘SAS Australia’ got Ian Wilson thinking about his first-hand experiences with the real thing back in his Army days.
Almanac Literary: A letter to my agent
October 10, 2023 by 7 Comments
Tommy Mallet is an author who ‘headed east to go north, just for now, and never righted’ as he mulls on the plight of the writer in a letter to his agent.
AFL Grand Final – Haiku Bob: sky high
October 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
You’d struggle to find a more fitting time for Haiku Bob’s musings – spring is in the air, with it the swoops of black and white victory.
Almanac Poetry: Two Portraits
October 9, 2023 by 3 Comments
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley was inspired by two photos on a wall in a mate’s house, as well as by lines from the Joni Mitchell song, ‘Woodstock’.
Almanac Music: KISS End Of The World Tour –
October 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Sydney concert of the KISS ‘End Of The World Tour’ was an enjoyable extravaganza for Richard Griffiths as he recounts in his review of the musical and visual spectacular presented by the band.
Almanac Music: Songs about Trains
October 6, 2023 by 79 Comments
In this Friday’s music piece, KD discusses songs about trains and, as usual, warmly welcomes reader contributions.
Mystery Pub: Viva Las Vegas – The Peninsula, Taperoo
October 4, 2023 by 5 Comments
It is mystery pub time once again. This time, Mickey and Claire find themselves in Taperoo
Almanac Music: Wantok Musik – Latest releases and news
October 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Wantok Musik announce their new releases and upcoming concerts featuring artists on their label.
Almanac Poetry: In the Manner of C. P. E. Bach
October 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley’s poem today is about getting Bach to basics; Johann Sebastian Bach had twenty children from two wives. A number of his sons also became famous musicians, of those this mentions three.
Almanac Lunches: Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch Review
October 1, 2023 by 8 Comments
It was another classic Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch full of stories old and new, good humour and laughter, and camaraderie that celebrates all that is the Almanac family.
2023 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 29, 2023 by 9 Comments
Haiku Bob is back with his annual Grand Final haiku challenge! Join the competition as the Grand Final evolves on Saturday afternoon.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Every Detail’ – Tommy Mallet
September 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
An unplanned trip to the beach, a swim with his daughter, a time of reflection, and chatting with mates are all detailed in Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Every Detail’.
Preliminary Final – Haiku Bob: in unison
September 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob reflects on the gripping Preliminary Final between the Pies and the Giants.
Winter to Spring
September 26, 2023 by 3 Comments
The butterfly is the proof of spring as indicated by Damian Balassone’s poem, ‘Winter to Spring’.
Almanac Life: Royal Mechanic Mick, Prince Ronnie of Renmark and the HK Holden.
September 26, 2023 by 1 Comment
Johno ‘Snowy’ Nugent has been reading about ‘The Beautiful Car’ in John Harms ‘Play On’ and has written him another letter.
Almanac (Footy) Music: Collingwood 2023 meets “60 songs that made the 90s”
September 26, 2023 by 9 Comments
Don’t really know this 2023 Collingwood side? E.regnans gives us this guide – each player as a song from the 90s.
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