Lee Bemrose
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twobluefish
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The sub-heading is 'There is funny shit everywhere... sometimes you just have to squint a little to see it."
Originally an online diary with humorous leanings, it now also covers my theatre reviews and interviews, interviews with musicians, actors, extreme skiers, you name it. The interviews have appeared in various magazines. Throughout, there are also examples of my long running humour column, Grumpy.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 359 )
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Great Expectations
Went down to our storage cage to find a book that has one of my short stories in it to give to my cafe helper (and friend) Loredana. Couldn't find the book; I... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Please Forgive Me
Today walking along Smith Street... I love this song. It's one of my favourite songs ever. And the video clip... so fucking beautiful. Today walking along... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Gone Doofing Again: Yemaya 2016
Sign on the cafe door before going to Yemaya. Such a good festival with good friends old and new. This is just kind of a bookmark: went to the festival, didn't... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Private Lives By Noel Coward, Balloon Head Theatre, Review
Private LivesReviewed by Lee BemroseThis debut production by Balloon Head Theatre of Noel Coward's classic romantic comedy was also my first experience of the... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
This Will Be My Biggest Life Regret
Two of my favourite people ever. The one in the middle gets married this weekend. I loathe weddings, but I would gladly swap all the weddings I've ever thought ... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Dear Universe... Please Be Kinder
Today in the cafe... life is so beautiful and so fucking horrible. I love the meaningful friendships that develop with our customers. You get to know their name... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Cirque Adrenaline, Melbourne 2016 Review
Cirque AdrenalineReviewed by Lee BemroseI really don't know why I bother going along to these circus things; the physical excellence on stage always leaves me... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Tutu Tuesday In Grumpy & The Dreaded One's Little Cafe Of Awesome
In keeping with Moustache Monday, we had Tutu Tuesday. Big hit with the customers. Tomorrow is French Friday, because it's Badaboom Beverley's last day. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Five Year Howl
Every now and thenLife breaks meAnd quietly into the night,I howl.I howl at what we've become.I howl at the cruelty.I howl at the kindnessThat is crushed,I... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Grumpy's Angels
I just love days like today. I am surrounded by gorgeous souls in this photo who all work so hard in the cafe. Viola, on my far left, is a friend who helps out... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Ragnar's Sweet Prayer For Sleep
I changed my name to Ragnar on a certain social network and can't change it back immediately. Consequently, his character is kind of growing on me. Or in me.... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Love & Peace & Fuzzies
The end of a long weekend and I don't mind admitting I have the emotions. The person who took this photo is quite amazing. Really quite a lovely person. She onc... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Velvet, Melbourne 2016, Review
VelvetReviewed by Lee BemroseThis is a strange hybrid of cabaret, circus and disco, and it's not too bad. I'm not sure why it's a MICF event because although... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Dear ISIS And Other Really Stupid Sub-Humans
Reading about the bombings in Brussels, I actually laughed. I laughed because these people are so fucking stupid. They are A-class idiots. Read more
Posted on 24 March 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
It's The Little Things
Just got back from a theatre opening night. Short review: What in the fuck was that all about? Where do I start? I can't start with the free tiny little... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Never Better Than This
Today in the cafe... a former regular customer reappeared unexpectedly. She used to come in almost every day and buy one of our tuna wraps for lunch. The only... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
I'm A Zen Motherfucker
Sometimes, some things burn slow. Sometimes you don't know immediately what a person is saying, because you don't really know that person.Today in the cafe...... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Hug Etiquette
So Kafka Woman now works in the cafe. Remember her? She is indeed a beautiful woman and a serene soul. A random and fleeting encounter, and now we are in contac... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Legs Eleven At Adelaide Airport
At Adelaide airport the other day, I was buying a pint for myself and a gin tonic for The Dreaded One. At a random point during the preparation of the... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2016 SELF EXPRESSION -
Throw Your Arms Around Me
Last Friday The Dreaded One I went to Adelaide for The Adelaide Fringe Festival, or at least two days of it.Before we left, a couple of our awesome workers di... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2016 SELF EXPRESSION