The photography and musings of Dave Sutherland
Edmonton always seems to be just on the cusp of big changes toward building a more sustainable city, and we have probably the biggest potential of any city in Canada to set a new standard that cities around the world could look up to and strive to be like. But all the progress we make seems to stall, but I have some ideas that might help.Read MoreEdmonton Does Not Suck (Or at Least Could Suck Less)
Old Strathcona is what it is today because it is a vibrant, active, and desirable neighborhood. It will continue to succeed and grow with more residents, not more parking. It will survive the loss of a parking lot.Read MoreBuild Communities, Not Parking Lots Redux
Last weekend, Jenn and I attended one of Sorrentino’s cooking classes, of the Caribbean-islands focused Date Night events. The particular one we attended was for Curaçao.Read MoreCooking with Sorrentino’s
The City of Edmonton recently posted their street sweeping schedule for 2011, and it shows that this city has got to straighten out its priorities while it gives priority to far-flung suburbs over inner city neighborhoods and even downtown.Read MoreCoE Street Sweeping Reflects Poor Priorities
I’m currently addicted to this song. I don’t even like most of their other songs, even though this is one the best songs I’ve ever heard. Is that weird?Read MoreSail
Hey, fellow Canadians, an election is coming up, and fast. I hope you plan on voting. I understand why you might not want to, though. It’s true, I can’t fault
For those who aren’t already aware, I’m getting married this year. In about 8 weeks, actually, on the 5th anniversary of our first date. Jenn and I are just having a very small wedding, so don’t feel bad for not being invited; the entire attendance will be 12 including us, and all are immediate family. Even so, it has required a fair bit of planning, and will still cost us a fairly surprising amount, which makes me even happier that we’re keeping it small.Read MoreFYI, Gettin’ Hitched
I didn’t participate in Earth Hour. Do I hate energy conservation, environmental awareness, or do I not believe in global climate change or something? I would hope no one could accuse me of anything of the sort, given previous blog posts on cycling, local food, or composting. I just believe that making a difference actually requires some thought, effort, and sometimes money.Read MoreWhy I Don’t Do Earth Hour
Continuing the Downtown Dining Week experience, Jenn and I stopped in at Moriarty’s for dinner on Wednesday, with some good experience and some bad. We also went to Niche on Friday, which was very enjoyable. Also, a mini-rant about the new Queen of Tarts shop.Read MoreDowntown Dining Week – Part II
Jenn and I take in the Downtown Dining Week experience, starting with a disappointing lunch experience at Madison’s, and then a vastly better experience at Zinc worthy of an Iron Chef judge.Read MoreDowntown Dining Week – Part I
On smartphones, sci-fi technology, and imagination.Read MoreA Short Musing on Technology
The City of Edmonton’s Free Admission Day is on for this Sunday, September 26! I will probably be at Fort Edmonton Park, camera in hand.Read MoreEdmonton Free Admission Day 2010