Music legend Denny Freeman played with many greats including Bob Dylan and Stevie Ray Vaughan during his long career. Freeman had been based in Austin Texas from 1970 until his death last week aged 76. Col Ritchie had the pleasure of meeting Denny after a performance at the Saxon Hotel in Austin Texas 2014.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The German’ – Tommy Mallet
May 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
The bush is home for many people, a place to get away from it all, while for some, it’s a place to hide away from society like ‘The German’ in Tommy Mallet’s poem.
Almanac Poetry: Great Literary Fistfights of the Twentieth Century
May 4, 2021 by 3 Comments
When two giants of twentieth century American literature faced off (poet Wallace Stevens and ‘he-man’ Ernest Hemingway), it was no question who was really the winner.
Round 7- Collingwood v Gold Coast: From bad to worst
May 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
Spotting Brayden Maynard in the hotel bar where Danielle Hakim and her husband were staying celebrating joint birthdays was a heart pounding moment for her. Nick Maxwell at breakfast next morning brought more joy for her. Unfortunately the joy was not to last as Gold Coast wiped all the smiles from Danielle’s face. It’s been a tough time for Collingwood supporters.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: When Tom Papley Beat The Whole World
May 4, 2021 by 7 Comments
John Harms observed a rare moment of (footy) purity from Sydney’s Tom Papley.
Almanac Rugby – Super Rugby AU Semi Final/ Aotearoa Rd 10
May 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The finals are upon us in both Super Rugby competitions and despite a cameo from first timers the Western Force, familiar faces await in the remaining crunch matches. Brian the Ruminator fills us in on the results.
Round 7 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Lions get on the motorbike to overrun soft Power
May 3, 2021 by 1 Comment
Nick Kossatch had a big day of footy that started with his 16-year-old’s first senior game in Rocky and concluded with a trip to watch his Power down the road in Brisbane – the results didn’t fall his way, but that’s footy sometimes!
Beer Review: Coopers Australian IPA
May 3, 2021 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall emerges from the mists of freshly wedded bliss to pen a review of the latest amber nectar out of South Australia; Coopers Australian IPA.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review, Round 8 preview
May 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s becoming an all too familiar refrain for Pies fans – lack of application and execution resulted in yet another loss. Cam Hooke’s hurting too, but he has some ideas for the Kangaroos game.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Zero. Zilch. Nada. (Floreat Pica Society)
May 3, 2021 by 4 Comments
Andrew Fithall gave it his all for the FPS this week – for those Pies fans who would rather not relive the game in all its detail, Andrew’s provided a couple of anecdotes to smooth over the rough edges.
Almanac Rugby Union: An unseasonably warm day for rugby
May 3, 2021 by 1 Comment
Greg A is back at the rugby union on an unseasonably warm May afternoon in Adelaide. Old Collegians are playing host to the Adelaide Uni Blacks and crowd watching is a sideline attraction to an enjoyable afternoon.
Round 7 – Sydney v Geelong: Oh, ye of little faith!
May 2, 2021 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin watched, but couldn’t watch, her Swans as they tackled Geelong at the SCG. Somehow, in the end, she managed to see it through in a most peculiar way.
Round 7 – St Kilda v Hawthorn: Saints respond to May Day call on May Day
May 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck hopes his Saints have turned the corner after their demolition of Hawthorn on May Day.
Almanac Soccer: Corio v Whittlesea United
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Roy Hay reports on local soccer in Geelong where Corio and Whittlesea played a 2 all draw.
Ice Hockey 1.01: A Day At The Hockey
May 2, 2021 by 1 Comment
Deakin University student James Wright continues his weekly column about ice hockey. This week, he writes about his experience at the last NHL game he went to in San Jose.
Round 6 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: A St Kilda’s state of mind
May 1, 2021 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby stopped writing for the Almanac when St Kilda gave her little joy. There just wasn’t much to say. But with higher expectations in 2021 and disappointing performances, pictures tell it so much better.
Almanac Music: Jeff Lang at the Trinity Sessions
April 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
With live music slowly making a comeback, Greg A went to see Jeff Lang perform as part of the Trinity Sessions. He was blown away by Lang’s marvellous musical skills on a fine night.
Round 7 – Sal’s preview: It’s just a matter of time!
April 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli casts his keen eye over Round 7 and presents his thoughts and predictions for the matches.
Almanac Humour: Words That Make You Squirm
April 30, 2021 by 14 Comments
Do you have words that make you squirm? KD certainly does, and writes about one of them.
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