Reflecting back to his time of competitive cricket reminded Dips O’Donnell of his childhood awe of the skills of Test cricketers which is now further reignited during the current Ashes series.
Almanac Life: Memory Project – Campbell’s memories
June 27, 2025 by 1 Comment
Campbell Bairstow presents some early childhood memories.
Almanac Life: Share a memory
June 24, 2025 by 6 Comments
At the recent Poets’Lunch discussion about the power of family stories and how they are easily lost when a member dies was raised. Readers are invited to commit to print an early memory to share on the site. Col Ritchie starts the ball rolling and shares an early memory.
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.
Easter Sunday: A reflection
April 12, 2020 by 10 Comments
At this time of reflection Shane Reid considers the influence of the music played in his household as he was growing up, and explains his role as a four year old celebrant at mass.
Almanac Nostalgia – The Copper
January 14, 2020 by 4 Comments
An image of an old copper provokes childhood memories for Col.
Santa’s not so little helper, Superman and Friends and a Fitzroy win for the ages
December 22, 2019 by 6 Comments
The delicate question of how Santa manages to deliver all the toys to every child on Christmas Eve is one Shane Reid recently had to contend with. When asked by his daughter it provoked past memories for Shane at the same age.
Memoir: Dodge’s Paddock – A country lad’s reflections
September 26, 2019 by 5 Comments
Allan Barden makes his Almanac debut with lovely memoir about his Tasmanian childhood. The Dodge family paddock was the sporting and social hub for a colourful cast of characters.
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