Andre Williams was known as the ‘Godfather of Soul’. He referred to himself as ‘The Dirtiest Old Man in the World’ but to Matt Zurbo he was a musical hero as he explains. [Language warning – Ed]
Almanac Poetry: ‘Friday Bourbon’ – Tommy Mallet
October 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A bourbon or two, and a favour from the boss are all part of Friday knock off, as Tommy Mallet’s poem, ‘Friday Bourbon’, tells.
Almanac Poetry: Death of Presley
October 25, 2021 by 9 Comments
Is Kevin Densley’s poem more than simply toilet humour? Could it be a royal flush?
Almanac Poetry: ‘Moths Replace Butterflies’ – Tommy Mallet
October 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
There is a lot going on in the evening air as the wood is chopped suggests Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Moths Replace Butterflies’.
Almanac Poetry: The Burial of the Sardine
October 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In today’s poem, Kevin Densley winds back the clock to a poem he wrote in his twenties, based upon a stunning painting by Goya.
Almanac Rugby League: Norm ‘Sticks’ Provan
October 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
This John Campbell painting celebrates his day at the 1965 NSWRL Grand Final – even though his beloved Bunnies lost. It was also Norm Provan’s last game for St George. John also penned a few words.
Almanac Life: Marbles
October 15, 2021 by 11 Comments
Col Ritchie reflects back to his primary school days in the late 50s and early 60s and the game of marbles.
Almanac Photo Essay: The Course of a Day, Gherang, Victoria
October 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In this Friday’s post, KD presents a photo essay, consisting of a series of skyscapes taken by him from his Gherang verandah.
The Tsundoku Files: Brave?
October 13, 2021 by 22 Comments
Who would open a book shop in this climate? Well, John Butler has; he explains the what/why/hows of the process.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Wiregrass Cuts’ – Tommy Mallet
October 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
A wiregrass cut is one of the hazards working in the bush Tommy Mallet’s poem suggests.
Almanac Poetry: Vienna Dream
October 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Although they lived in the same city – Vienna – in the same era, there is a school of thought that Schubert and Beethoven never actually met. Along these lines, this week’s poem from Kevin Densley speculates upon what a near-miss would have looked like.
Almanac Life Lessons: I must not argue with the umpire
October 11, 2021 by 6 Comments
E.regnans recalls being unfairly dismissed from a game of primary school “Cutter’s Out”. Oh, the injustice!
Almanac Poetry: No Straight Lines – Robyn Black
October 10, 2021 by 2 Comments
Robyn Black is a well known Goulburn Valley poet and her latest release is ‘No Straight Lines’ published by Ginninderra Press.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Bunyip’ – Robyn Black.
October 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘Bunyip’ by Robyn Black is from her latest book of poetry, ‘No Straight Lines’.
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