Walkley-winning journalist and author Ken Haley has been involved with the Almanac for a long time. His new book ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’ is released today (Nov 1).
Almanac Books: ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’ by Ken Haley
November 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
Almanac Life: The Grandfather
April 30, 2021 by 6 Comments
As he emerges from the fog of general anaesthetic, Smokie observes a fellow patient trying to cope with harsh reality of life’s wider struggles.
Adrift
October 31, 2020 by 23 Comments
Seven months ago, in March 2020, ‘Smokie’ Dawson offered these thoughts as we moved into the full brunt of Covid-19. ‘Our generation has had a charmed run, says Smokie. But that is all about to change. It follows that the AFL will also be forced into change when we come out the other side of COVID-19. ‘
Evading Father Time: Kade Simpson and Jimmy Anderson
August 17, 2020 by 2 Comments
Shane Thomas reflects on the sense of comfort in this trying time, borne of watching two sporting greats who continue to duck and weave around the grips of Father Time: Jimmy Anderson and Kade Simpson.
Almanac Life: Masked Melbourne and a Swans thought
August 1, 2020 by 8 Comments
During a pleasant walk by the Lake Oval on a beautiful Melbourne day Jan Courtin came across a decorated old tree inspiring her to pen a poem. Not such a pleasant day for her Swans though!
Day 107 – Time of Coronavirus
July 10, 2020 by 9 Comments
Another day in the life of ER in the time of coronavirus so eloquently told in his inimitable style.
Round 5 – Haiku Bob: second wave
July 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tough times ahead according to Haiku Bob as his hopes for his team fade as Covid 19 takes off again.
Round 4 – GWS v Collingwood: Empathy for the Magpie
June 29, 2020 by 2 Comments
After witnessing Jeremy Howe’s horror knee injury on Friday night, Alex Darling felt a heavy layer of empathy. His time spent unemployed during the coronavirus pandemic meant he slid a little bit closer to understanding the gruelling months that lay ahead of Howe.
Round 2 – Haiku Bob: the new normal
June 15, 2020 by 8 Comments
Haiku Bob rides again, his words this time reflect on the performance of the Pies out of the coronavirus wilderness.
Football in the Time of COVID: The Great Match
June 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
O Tecnico makes his Almanac debut with this account of a footy season. Not a very long one. And with a unique way of playing.
Almanac Life: The Age of Corona
May 28, 2020 by 24 Comments
This Age of Corona is not the first as John Harms recalls.
What are you Missing?
May 16, 2020 by 15 Comments
Jan Courtin has found many positives in this period of isolation. She describes them here and she wonders what others have enjoyed about this very different time. [Superb effort with the transcribing Jan – JTH]
#almanac280 ‘COVID-19’ writing competition: we have a winner (two actually)
May 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
Thanks for your entries in the latest #almanac280 writing competition. Another small feast of creativity.
Almanac Writing Competition – #almanac280: COVID-19
May 7, 2020 by 47 Comments
A new writing challenge for those who are Twitter inclined, or for those who just value brevity. But hurry! This comp closes 6pm Thursday.
The 2020 Good For Football Cup – Round 7
May 4, 2020 by 2 Comments
Brought to you from the banana lounge in my backyard with the assistance of neighbours’ lawnmower and circular saw. [Earl’s imagined footy comp keeps rolling – Ed]
Just a single act threw me
April 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
A snapshot of the different but connected loves in the time of coronavirus from Les Currie.
Blindsided: a conversation overheard in a socially-distanced Adelaide meeting room
Dave Brown must have been hiding behind a strategically place pot plant (read that however you want to) when this conversation was held earlier today.