UPDATE

We’ve received an update from the Canadian government indicating my husband’s application to become a legal Permanent Resident of Canada (with my sponsorship) is moving faster than expected. As in, 5 months ahead of what we were told would be the earliest likely date.

 

Yes, of course, that is exciting. For both of us and my assorted (sordid?) biologicals waiting for us in S/W Ontario, It is also quite terrifying in light of our current progress in saving up funds.

 

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Looking Good For the Autocracy

April 2, 2026

Sure, the world (or at least democracy in the USA) is about to implode. Whether you’re getting ready to protest, gathering to build community, or escaping this mess (at beach, bar or bearcave) you can look great with made-to-order items featuring genuine Brian, the Digital [read more]

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The Music of Sister Who

April 2, 2026

Sister Who is a friend. They are also what Sister Mish (co-founder of the San Francisco Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence) calls a “Sister in Solidarity” – someone who supports the aims of that Order without being a member. As a fully professed Sister (1983) of [read more]

Family, Identity

An Update

March 24, 2026

The latest information on our efforts to move (back) to Canada. We’ve received an update from the Canadian government indicating (although not promising) my husband’s application to become a legal Permanent Resident of Canada (with my sponsorship) is moving faster than expected. As in, 5 [read more]

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Dance of the Kaleidoscoped Flowers

March 17, 2026

A series of 15 kaleidoscope prints in my Fine Art America Galleries. Each image is based on one of my photographs, digitally manipulated and then spun into a kaleidoscope. Not available smaller than 24″ to show maximum detail. Each image is available printed on: Canvas; [read more]

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Pride Sign Kaleidoscopes

March 14, 2026

A mini-series of kaleidoscope prints, each based on one of my photographs from the Toronto (Ontario) LGBT/Q Pride Parades. Below I show just the top right quarter- click the image to see the full piece, and the various options available from my Fine Art America [read more]

Family, Identity

Canadian-Based Social Media

March 8, 2026

Recent actions of the current regime down here has increased interest and action to make Canadians less dependent on US social media (as well as many other American products). I have joined each of the following three new sites; but don’t expect me to immediately [read more]

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Altar Cloth or Bandana

February 16, 2026

I recently ordered samples of my kaleidoscope designs as bandanas from Fourthwall– a new Print on Demand partner. They might also make a great altar cloth, if my artwork and the available sizes work for you. As I am still testing this site, I’m not [read more]

Family, Identity

An Update On My Memoir

February 15, 2026

Are you thinking “I didn’t know he’s writing his memoir!“? That’s OK, so was I when a friend asked me for ‘the latest update’. My reply was that there are no immediate plans for one; which is true enough. But the question rattled through my [read more]

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