Jeff Sandquist

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  • September 17, 2024

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    I grew up in a small town in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada called Estevan. As many hometowns do, it profoundly impacted me. It’s a place built on sensibility, resilience, and hard work–all of which brought me to the States when I started my career in tech at Microsoft, Twitter, and today at Automattic.

    I had the honor of returning home recently to keynote the inaugural ICED Rural Conference, put on by the team at the Southeast Techhub in Estevan. Attendees from across North America visited Estevan to learn how they are making a dent in the tech world. Such an emotional week and great to get back out on the speaking circuit.

    Great coverage and photos from Saskatchewan Today

    Thank you for allowing me to share my story, it was a joy to talk about how future leaders will come from (and how they can stay) in our rural communities.

    Yes you can, Estevan!

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  • June 17, 2024

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    Sure missing this guy, especially today. 😀 Happy Father’s Day to all the father figures out there.

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  • February 14, 2024

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    Happy heavenly birthday Dad! You would have been 80 today. ❤️

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  • December 25, 2023

    Merry Christmas! Hope you all are doing great! We are at home in Carnation, Washington waiting on Santa! Where are you celebrating tonight?

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  • December 08, 2023

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    This arrived! “The last 1980 Suzuki RM 125 in the United States”* Pretty much all original. Only the decals and the chain have been replaced. Everything else including the tires is original. It was part of a private collection recently liquidated online. All stored inside in a climate controlled, windowless room. I had an RM 80 around this time and always looked up to the pros who rode these bikes. I’ve always been an RM person later owning and racing multiple RM 125s. I’ll drive it around the driveway once or twice but intend to incorporate it in a future home office for storage. Video – https://youtu.be/3EgPR9Y_LPg *Probably not the last one in the United States, but that was the name of the YouTube video. 😀

    A couple of years later this original 1980 RM-125 hangs from the ceiling in my home office. Quite the conversation starter on Zoom calls when people realize that the bike is real. ❤️

    Original video from the seller – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EgPR9Y_LPg

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  • June 02, 2023

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    Josie is on her way to the NFL and has signed with the Seattle Seahawks. 🎉I could not be more proud!

    It has been quite a month for her. She graduated from Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism just weeks ago.

    It has been an amazing journey to watch. Josie grew up with a video camera in her hand, mastering the art of story telling through media from a very young age. You should see how fast she is with all the pro tools and man she can put together a story.

    At WSU she joined the Cougars Football team working on their media team. Broadcast, social and in game. She loves working in sports! She worked all the home games building content for Instagram and social. A number of her videos were shown in game on the big screen as well. Some of those lenses she carries are almost as tall as her. So incredibly proud to be able to write this.

    Now this week, Josie landed her first job as an intern with the Seattle Seahawks, she’ll start with them this July.

    Some photos of Josie of recent graduation and also of her amazing work. Yay Josie! 🎉

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  • My Home Office Setup: 2023

    Mac Studio 2022 – Apple M1 Max 32 GB

    27″ Apple Studio Display

    Elgato Streamdeck, Wave:3, Elgato Facecam and Key light Air

    Uplift Desk

    Vestaboard

    The last new 1980 Suzuki RM-125

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  • Making Beef Stew with ChatGPT

    Yesterday, I asked ChatGPT, “What is a tasty recipe for beef stew for a rainy Sunday afternoon?” The response was perfect and did not require scrolling through a memoir to view the recipe. Better yet, it tasted great and I have left overs for the week.

    Beef Stew

    Ingredients:

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
    • Salt and pepper
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 2 large onions, diced
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 cups beef broth
    • 2 cups red wine
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
    • 2 stalks celery, diced
    • 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered

    Instructions:

    1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the flour. Add the beef to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
    2. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
    3. Stir in the beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
    4. Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
    5. Remove the bay leaf and season the stew with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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  • December 13, 2022

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    This weekend, our great friend Melodye Pierson passed away unexpectedly. Melodye was a backup Mom, mentor and friend to me. I just don’t know where I’d be today without Mel. She always had a special way with kids. After our chats, I always felt special and ready to do something kick ass which was one of her key phrases.

    Thank you for memories Melodye, we miss you already. Brad and Jeff we love you. 🙏😔

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