Thanks to an alert reader, it has come to our attention that the induced miscarriage project we reported on a few days ago was a hoax. Aliza Shvarts, the artist responsible for the induced miscarriage project, was apparently shitting us; personally I think it’s just as effective, while at the same time being way less gross. (Blood and vaseline? Yick…) The ‘project’ still sparked a lot of debate for a lot of people on a myriad of topics. I’m thrilled.

In other news, this is my favourite old ratty sweater (beware, photo is three years old; sweater is older). Spring is springing in Vancouver. I went for a great fast-paced bike ride yesterday with a friend - and was left craving more. So many of my pals like slow, leisurely rides, but I like to go super fast. I also really enjoy turning left at roundabouts. The precise control of skirting them in a three-quarter circle on my track bike is quite delightful.

When I went to see Why? at the Media Club in Vancouver on April 16th I was totally blown away by the opening band, Brasstronaut. I didn’t have the money on me for an EP at the show so I contacted Brasstronaut’s vocalist and keyboardist, Edo Van Breemen, who hooked me up this week. I highly recommend checking this band out if you like jazz, or indie, or indie jazz, or good music in general. I think it’s quite lovely.

Another band that I somehow just started digging today is Mose Giganticus out of Philly. They deftly combine elements of electronic synth, punk and metal for some truly amazing songs. If they’re coming through your city, be sure to check them out; they’re touring this June.

I’m currently trying to raise funds to get to San Francisco Pride this year. Want to help fund my hot babe habit? Of course you do.

Hey - if you’re in a link clicking mood anyway - I love Andrea Gibson. She makes my heart go thump-thump.

February 12th - 26th I was in the Dominican Republic with my family. I’ve still got - oh - five rolls of film to develop, but in the meantime, here are my photos. The first four I’ve uploaded are digital shots I took in the Haitian refugee village of Villa Ascenscion, near Puerto Plata. The kids loved being able to see their picture after they’d posed for me.

If you’d like to help out with donations of clothing, money, or food, get in contact with Sosua Kids. Hopefully they’ll have a new website soon and will be able to accept donations online. (I’m hoping to be able to take care of that project for them.)

i’m back in calgary. i guess i’m “living” here - for a couple of months. i haven’t lived in calgary since i was eighteen but i must admit i’m a little bit excited. just to see what this city’s hiding, catch its pulse… there’s got to be some reason that there’s a million people here, other than the job market, right?

australia was - well, it was killer. i’m sad to not be there anymore but that’s what i get for being into this new chapters of life thing. i’m posting photos like mad over on flickr so take a look, y’all. and if i start using aussie slang, please know that i can’t help it.

in other home news, i am really bored. i think i should go out and get a bunch of canvas, some paints, and start making art. “art”.

I’ve just uploaded and posted a bunch of photos from my travels in New Zealand. I spent almost four weeks in Christchurch, which is the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island and also supports its most vibrant (in my humble opinion) vegetarian/vegan and anarchist culture. I really enjoyed my time there, most especially thanks to the angry, passionate spring storms, winds and clouds, interspersed with beautiful, warm sunny days.

Check out my photos here on malloreigh.livejournal.com.