Author Archives: Jeff Sutherland

Digestable #2: Homeschooling, MovNat, Ankle Weights

Hello friends, Welcome to the 2nd edition of Digestable, a short, weekly email where I share information, ideas, and what’s new with me. This email was sent to subscribers on January 31, 2021. Here’s what’s on my mind this week: My oldest son, Ariel, has completed high school! I reflect on Ariel’s education journey in thisContinue reading “Digestable #2: Homeschooling, MovNat, Ankle Weights”

Top Universities May Fight Over Your Homeschooled Kid

Click-bait title, but true story. My oldest son, Ariel, has officially finished high school (January 2021). Congratulations, Ariel! The COVID-related disruptions to education are causing every parent anxiety, but the story of Ariel’s education journey offers encouragement, hope, and ideas that are important to put out there right now. “My grandmother wanted me to haveContinue reading “Top Universities May Fight Over Your Homeschooled Kid”

Digestable – #1

One of my 2021 experiments is publishing a short, weekly email to share information, ideas, and what’s new with me. This 1st edition of what I am calling, “Digestable”, was delivered on January 24th, 2021. Without further ado, here’s what’s new and on my mind: Looking for a family-friendly, COVID-friendly activity to do in AlbertaContinue reading “Digestable – #1”

Book Review: The Elements of Style – Original Edition

Why read an arcane, outdated textbook filled with words that fell out of usage decades ago? “The Elements of Style” by William Strunk Jr. is a short (51 pages) English writing handbook published in 1918. It aims to teach the essential rules of usage, highlight common violations distracting the reader from your message, and enlivenContinue reading “Book Review: The Elements of Style – Original Edition”

Podcast Interview with The Real World of Real Estate

I was interviewed by Gerald Tostowaryk for “The Real World of Real Estate” podcast alongside Sidney Waskiewich, Vice President National Leasing for Qualico Commercial. You can listen to the podcast on your platform of choice here. The conversation centered on how COVID-19 was impacting commercial real estate leasing and development in the retail, office, andContinue reading “Podcast Interview with The Real World of Real Estate”

Skating on Abraham Lake

What is it like to ice skate on Abraham Lake? Watch this video to find out. Abraham Lake (“ice bubble lake”) in David Thompson Country is like a red bull skate park for . . . skates. An Ice Skate Park. This video was taken early January 2021 and conditions were great for seeing iceContinue reading “Skating on Abraham Lake”

My 2020 Reading Strategy and Results

In spite of my skepticism about the value of goal-setting, in January 2020 I set a goal of reading 50 books. I fell short and only read 25, but 25 books is more than double my normal volume so it’s a failure I’m comfortable with. Here’s how I approached it: I didn’t spend additional timeContinue reading “My 2020 Reading Strategy and Results”