The photography and musings of Dave Sutherland
I did it! I’m sitting on my desktop with my phone in my pocket, so you know the outcome, but the path there is worth a read… I chose Sunday
Read More48 Disconnected Hours, Part II: There and Back Again
We’re more connected and more accessible than ever. 91% of Albertan households owned a mobile phone in 2013 (Statistics Canada), and 60% of households under 35 years of age only
The infamous Hobos with Nikons had the good fortune to be invited into the Central Masonic Temple in downtown Edmonton. The Freemasons are looking to get the 1930s building added
Part I – Part II – Part III – Part IV After our lovely stay in Waterton, we headed west and then east. Our first destination was the Crowsnest Pass, mis-spoken
Read MoreAlberta and Montana Part IV: Crowsnest and the ‘Bridge
Part I – Part II – Part III – Part IV We went to renew our passports in July and answered the inevitable question of where we were going –
Part I – Part II – Part III – Part IV Dave and I enjoy the Rocky Mountains – we try to get out at least once a year. We’d
I picked up a canning starter kit for $50 from Canadian Tire and some canning jars, which come with one-use lids and reusable rings (250mL, 500mL, and 1L are the most common sizes). Most of my canning has been pickles – cucumbers, green beans, jalapenos, and green tomatoes. Jams and jellies are another popular choice for home preserving, but I find pickling is less work.Read MoreCanning (Rhubarb Weekend, Part II)
Rhubarb is a vegetable people use like a fruit. It grows well in Alberta and a backyard plant or two is common. Its tart flavour pairs well with strawberries and apples in desserts, but it’s also a great ingredient in savoury dishes. A couple of years ago I found a rhubarb salsa recipe in a newsletter from The Organic Box – I can no longer find it online there, but I pull out the printed copy every summer when our backyard plant is ready to be harvested.Read MoreRhubarb Weekend
I wanted to just write a short post about some of what I’ve been up to lately, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized just how incredibly much I have actually been up to. From there I thought about some of the things that led to the things I’ve been doing lately, which I guess really started about a year ago. It’s hard to believe how much can change in a year.Read MoreState of the Dave 2014
#PreciousTreasure FlickrBlogged, at the top of the post no less! #MyFavouriteMovieScene #DorothysRedShoes #ImOnlyHuman Also FlickrBlogged! #TheBusStop
Jenn offered to model for me while I had my backdrop and AlienBees set up in the basement. The hat and coat made for a nice “film noir” styling and treatment, I think.Read MoreJenn Noir