‘Have you ever been a long way from home for a significant period when suddenly you hear the opening chords from an Australian band, a band you may not have even loved, just that song?’ This is the start of a new series by Ian Wilson.
Almanac Poetry: Wednesday Evening, St Matthew’s Anglican Church, East Geelong
January 8, 2024 by 6 Comments
KD is back after his annual break with a poem about Evensong.
Albany…I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it
October 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson has a complex relationship with this ocean-side city south of Perth generally known for its natural beauty.
The Ashes 1989 – Fourth Test scrapbook
August 29, 2019 by 3 Comments
Take yourself back to 1989. If Australia wins the Fourth Test at Old Trafford, Australia wins the Ashes…
Tell me about ‘Polly’
August 15, 2019 by 11 Comments
Anna Pavlou reverts to family and memories to pay her respects to the passing of Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer, the revolutionary Geelong ruckman and footballing figure.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 3: The Rivalry of the Century
December 29, 2017 by 3 Comments
Anna Pavlou gets her first look at Ashes cricket, from the MCC Members of all places. With a trip to the MCC Library included, she’s off to a great start! (Sounds like the perfect day to me, Anna – great stuff – ED)
The Day I Earned My Place in the Dream Team
May 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Alex Darling remembers the day for Hampton Rovers U10s when he finally felt that he belonged.
Global Revolutions
December 2, 2016 by 11 Comments
Mickey Randall reminisces about the many wonders of his standing world globe, and the simple joys that come hand-in-hand with it.
Elimination Final: North Melbourne versus Essendon: Memories Worth Bottling
September 11, 2014 by 6 Comments
For Kangaroo fan Andrew Starkie, one particular passage of play in last week’s Elimination Final instantly became a memory worth bottling.
Crio’s Question : Unexpected Joys?
January 20, 2014 by 27 Comments
Crio shares some of the unexpected sporting classics he chanced upon. What are your memories of a great encounter you saw by accident?
A wake and a celebration at the kennel
August 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Doggies did it again for Jon Hilton’s family, who celebrated Jon’s life on Sunday. Footy continues to bring joy to all.
A photo from the past
March 11, 2013 by 5 Comments
Smokie Dawson recently received a copy of a photo of his Under 11s team and was surprised by what he saw.
Max
January 17, 2013 by 10 Comments
Andrew Starkie sat alone with his father-in-law, Max, for the first time at Christmas. Conversation flowed once he asked him about his life’s journey.
Recent Comments