La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-31)

La Connexion Francaise

dérouler = to take place
la mairie = town hall
selon = according to
la croyance = belief
bénir = to bless
unir = to unite
devant = in front of
tel que = such as
entre = among
le secours = help, rescur
avenir = future
souhaiter = to wish
pendant = while
la clôture = end
souvent = often
solennelle = formal
un accueil = welcome
désormais = from now on
le témoin = witness
la sortie = exit
entraînante = lively
au-dessus = above
un vin d'honneur = reception
proches = close
poursuivre = to continue
chacun = each
clément = mild
propices à = favorable
plusieurs = several
raconter = to tell
trébucher = to stumble
porter = to carry
franchir = to cross
le seuil = doorstep
ressortir = to go out again

Dénombrement en français

À la clôture of l'an, je souhaite accueiller l'an nouveau et j'espére que je ne trébucher pas.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-30)

The Daily Affirmation

On a cold, inhospitable day, I got my 10,000 steps!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-30)

La Connexion Francaise

marron = brown
implanter = to settle
tempéré = mild
déclencher = to start
la veille = dormancy
la partie = part
écorce = bark
dès que = as soon as
baisser = decrease
vers = around
la sève = sap
nourrir = to feed
arriver = manage
propre = own
la perte = loss
féerique = magical
mordoré = golden brown
se régaler = to enjoy
voler = to fly
le tas = heaps, piles
une châtaigne = chestnut
un trésor = treasure
un outil = tools
le enseignant = teacher
le bricolage = arts and crafts
un peu partout = just about anywhere
déguster = to taste
un poêle = pan
afin que = in order to
se craqueler = to crack

Dénombrement en français

Mon pied a craquelé.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-29)

La Connexion Francaise

se passer = to happen, take place
gouverner = to govern
en fait = in fact, actually
un dicton = a saying
communément = generally
recenser = to list, compile
vache = cow
chèvre = goat
brebis = ewe
molle = soft
croûte = rind
la plupart des = most of the
la terre = soil
celles = those
le casse-tête = brain teaser
comporter = to include
il vaut mieux = it would be better
plutôt que = rather than
tenter = try
au hasard = at random
une faute = lack
pour ce qui = concerning, as for
marier = put together

Dénombrement en français

Le petit dejeuner ce matin etait un délice!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-28)

La Connexion Francaise

parfumée = flavored
à partie de = from
la macération = soaking
la réglisse - licorice
anisé = flavored with aniseed
rester = to remain
falloir (faudra) = to be necessary
de nouveau = again
siroter = to sip
ensoleillé = bathed in sunlight
renfermer = to contain
désaltérant = thirst quenching
plutôt = rather
s'éclaircir = to get lighter
jusqu'à = until
les gambas = jumbo shrimp
la badiane = star anis
le pourtour = region
l'aguardiente = firewater
remonter = to go back
une confrérie = a brotherhood
onguents = salves, ointments
guérir = to cure
en lui = in itself
taper = to be scorching, hot
la cigale = cicada

Dénombrement en français

Il ne fait pas chaud.  Froid!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-27)

La Connexion Francaise

que ce soit par = whether by
en effet = indeed
autant ... que = as ... as
partage = sharing
consommer = to eat
une tubercule = tuber
pois d'angole = pigeon peas
pourtant = however
tue-tête = at the top of one's voice
des temps forts = highlights
ancrer = anchor
des anonymes = ordinary people
une entreprise = company
recueil = book of
lors de ces = during those
même si = even if
entendre = to hear
d'ailleurs = by the way
engouement = infatuation
graver = to burn
n'importe = whatever
il faut croire = here is the proof that
devant eux = ahead of them

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite graver mon tête.  C'est froid!

Act of Caring (2017-12-27)

Act of Caring

I picked up poop three times this morning, in the biting cold.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-26)

The Daily Affirmation

It was a very cold day and I had no problems with my vehicle.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-26)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should we re-arrange the living room and put an electric fireplace insert into the fireplace?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-26)

La Connexion Francaise

une porte = a door
la tradition voulait que = traditionally
perdurer = to last
au travers = through
des étrennes = gift of money
le réveillon = New Year's Eve party
une dizaine = about ten
un voeu = a wish
un rameau = branch
une confiserie = a candy
clôturer = to bring to an end
consacrer = to devote
entre = among
fêter = to celebrate
la veille = eve
tardivement = late
le décompte =  the count down
s'embrasser = to hug
un cri = a cry
un klaxon = a horn
un défilé = a parade
se souhaiter = to wish
un gui = mistletoe
suspendre = to hang up
épuisement = exhaustion
un convive = guest
dresser = to make a list
tenir = to keep
améliorer = to improve

Dénombrement en français

C'est trés froid du dehors.  Trop froid!  BBRRR!!!

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I made the best prime rib tonight.

Act of Caring (2017-12-24)

Act of Caring

Today I have taken care of the following chores:

- washed the bedding
- took the cat box outside
- emptied the recycling into the outdoor bin

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-24)

La Connexion Francaise

chaleurs printainières = hot days of spring
enfin = finally
remonter = to go up
au-dessus = over
lourd = heavy
le habit = clothing
la chaleur = warmth
rayonnant = radiant
scintiller = to twinkle
de nouveau = again
érable = maple
se rendre = to go
se rêgaler = to enjoy
le bec = mouth
le terroir = land
bûcheron = lumberjack
la tire = candy
un bac = tub
durcir = to harden
déguster = to savor, to enjoy
un suçon = a lollipop
ne date pas d'hier = is not something new
goût = taste
bouiller = to boil
extraire = extract
enseigner = to teach
le dégel = thaw(ing)
emmagasinées = stored
la racine = root
pendant = during
environ = around
enfoncer = to push in
chalameau = blowtorch
un écoulement = flow
une chaudière = a boiler
suspendre = to suspend
vidée = emptied
au départ = at the beginning
pourtant = however
prélever = to take
menacer = to threaten
la santeé = health
durer = to last
la feuille = leaf
âcre = acrid, sharp
le gel = frost
disponsible = available

Dénombrement en français

Je fais une list de mots long.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-23)

La Connexion Francaise

allonger = to stretch
tellement = so much
moeurs = customs
sortir = take out
les  congés = the holidays
écourter = to cut short
germer = to form
revendication = claim
cesser = to keep doing
s'accroître = to increase
suit = follows
ardemment = keenly
apanage = prerogative
le pont = bridge
étirer = to stretch

Dénombrement en français

Mes congés a commncé!  Joyeux Noel!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-22)

La Connexion Francaise

ni même = not even
l'usage = custom
apparaître = appear
un trait = line
la craie = chalk
écoulé = passed, elapsed
un jouet = toy
fleurir = to flower, to blossom
le creux = hollow
le ventre = stomach
grandir = grow

Dénombrement en français

Le temps grandit court.  Ce sera Noel bientôt

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La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-21)

La Connexion Francaise

nicher = nestle
pleine de = full of
un attrait = an attraction
des alentours = surroundings
regrouper = gather
sous l'egide de = under the control of
mille = thousand
dignement = with dignity
douloureuse = painful
au bord de = on the shore of
le navire = ship
accueiller = welcome
estivale = in the summer months
ébahir = dumbfound
ravi par = delighted by
attarder = stay until late

Dénombrement en français

Mon tête est douloureuse.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-20)

La Connexion Francaise

balnéaires = seaside
huppées = posh
citer = to quote
se rendre = to go
se livrer = to give oneself up to
dorées = golden
détendu = relaxed
rassasié = satiated, satisfied
fidèle jusqu'au bout = faithful to the end

Dénombrement en français

Je suis à présent détendu et rassasié.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is it still sexual harassment if you're self referential about the potential offensiveness of the statement?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-19)

The Daily Affirmation

A random stranger handed me the movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" that I was looking for in the bulk bin.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-19)

La Connexion Francaise

garder = to keep
lumineux = bright
d'abord = firstly
prendre = to take
partir = to leave
parcourir = travel all over
près de = almost, near
sagement = wisely
se lasser = get bored
vif = bracing
des embruns = spindrifts
enivrant = exhilarating
se baigner = to swim
limpide = clear
une pente = a slope
raide = steep
tout autant = as much
tandis que = while
puisque = since
abriter = to shelter

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi les gens doivent sauter à la mauvaise conclusion?

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I find my inspiration to take more creative photos and find more creative outlets?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-18)

The Daily Affirmation 

I played really well in a soccer game we ultimately lost, setting up 2 of our first 3 goals.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-18)

La Connexion Francaise

un lieu = a place
une découverte = a discovery
bâtir = build
propre= clean
une foule = a crowd
le poivre = pepper
un atelier = workshop
concevoir = design
oeuvres = works
la mairie = town council
un essor = development
siroter = sip
cogner = hammer down, pound

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pais je percois.  Cela n'a aucun sens.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-17)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got 10/10 hours with 250 steps both days this weekend.

Act of Caring (2017-12-17)

Act of Caring 

I washed my obscenely grimy car today.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-17)

La Connexion Francaise

d'abord = primarily
quotidien = daily
le caillou = stone
la ficelle = string
à la fois = both
la colline = hill
la pente = slope
au mileiu de = in the middle of
la barbe à papa = cotton candy
d'antan = old
un funiculaire = a cable car
la Presqu'ile = peninsula
dêsormais = from now on
un dénivelé = difference in height/level
étroit = narrow
pavées = paved with cobblestones
un escalier = a stairway
en moins de = in less than
la rive = shore
au pied de = at the bottom of
des plafonds haut = high ceilings
doter = to equip
traboules = passage between houses

Dénombrement en français

Je suis confus.  Ce ne fait pas sens.  Qu'est ce que signifier?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-12-16)

Today I Learned . . .

The densest mineral is osmium.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-16)

The Daily Affirmation

hugs

I got a 10-year service award at the Delco Christmas party.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-16)

La Connexion Francaise

s'agir de = it is (to be)
arpenter = pace up and down
le commerce = store
quand même = all the same
se détendre = to relax
dêcrire = to describe
étant = being
peu importe = it doesn't matter
s'aligner = line up
se peupler = to fill up
suprenant = surprising
un endroit = a spot, a place
le passant = passer-by
nicher = to nestle
rentrer = to go in
ressentir = to feel
contempler = to gaze at, to admir

Dénombrement en français

Je me sens fatigue.  Je crois c'est car de hockey.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-15)

The Daily Affirmation

Star Wars!!!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-15)

La Connexion Francaise

milieu = middle
partager = shares
outre-mers = overseas
étonner = astound, amaze, surprise
dont = among which
lointain = distant
repérer = spot
lors = during
un bagne = penal colony
jusque = until
un esclavage = slavery
restant = remaining
autour = around
la fusée = rocket
parfois = sometimes
un pirogue = canoe

Dénombrement en français

Tout le monde ne survivra pas

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-14)

La Connexion Francaise

emprunter = borrow
au fils du temps = as time goes by
ayant = having
jadis = bygone days
devenir = become
fourrures = furs
accueillir = take in
vague = wave
aussitôt = right away
un poumon = lung
le sentier = footpath
décrocher = unhook
saisissant = striking
une toile de fond = backdrop
au lion = in the distance
marquant = striking
un béton = concrete
fourmillement = swarm
jouir = enjoy
pendant = during
estivale = summer
bien que = although

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite il y avait plus sentiers dans les alentours.

Act of Caring (2017-12-13)

Act of Caring

I took out the container of recycling to the bin tonight.

Showing responsibility I cleaned up the mess in the kitchen after supper.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-12-13)

Today I Learned . . .

You need exact change if you shop at the Macs late at night because they cn't make change for a $20.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-13)

The Daily Affirmation

After a long number of weeks I finally finished my proposal.  I felt like I had nothing to do afgterwards.

I played a good game of soccer tonight and we came out with a tie.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-13)

La Connexion Francaise

dont = whose
celui = that
humer = smell
envoûtant = csptivatingh
délice = delight
enrobaage = coating
telles = such

Dénombrement en français

Ce mal de tête n'est pas un délice.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-12-12)

Today I Learned . . .

Kaylie had some of her baby teeth into Grade 11.

Act of Caring (2017-12-12)

Act of Caring

Despite an incredibly hectic day I got all my medical issues straightened out by phone.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I sign up for the full NLL TV package?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

The statement on my credit card is a $38.45 cashback credit.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-10)

La Connexion Francaise

regorge de = packed with
se priver = to deprive oneself
à humer = smell
envoûtant = captivating
qu'ils semblent = they look like
à partir de = from
foncés = dark, brown
parmi = among
semble = seem
dénicher = track down
grâce à = thanks to

Dénombrement en français

Grâce à trop pilules, j'ai fatigue.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I went to the Blades game on Teddy Bear Toss Day and they won!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why did Luke use the Jedi mind trick on the Rancor?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-10)

La Connexion Francaise

tellement = so much
hanter = haunt
houleux = controversial
telles que = such as
galette = cookie
le moine = monk
en plus = moreover
à couper le souffle = breathtaking
éblouir = blind
ravir = delight
se rendre = to go to

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd-hui cependant, j'ai fatigue.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-09)

The Daily Affirmation 

I hit all my Fitbit goals ... and today meant hitting 7 of 7 days being active on Fitbit ... and I did 10 of 10 hours of 250 steps!!

Act of Caring (2017-12-09)

Act of Caring 

I climbed up on the stair rail and found the end of the strand of lights so the outdoor colored lights could be on for Christmas.

I called CAA and straightened out the misunderstanding about my membership and payment.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-09)

La Connexion Francaise

s'extasier = to be raptured, to rave about
raffinée = refined
dorénavant = from now on
pouvoir = power
être fiers = be proud
prime = premium
biais = angle
rancart = aside
moitié du = half of
en faisant = by doing
cependant = however
échapper = escape
ailleurs = elsewhere

Dénombrement en français

Holly a fatigué.  Cependant je suis ambitieux.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-12-08)

Today I Learned . . .

The top two ingredients in dry shampoo are butane and propane.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-08)

La Connexion Francaise

la faire connaître = introduce
désormais = from now on, henceforth
à tous ceux = to all of those
boulettes = meatballs
arroser = cover
retombées = repurcussions
malgré = despite
échec = failure, defeat
cuistants = bitter

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas cuistants ce matin.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-07)

La Connexion Francaise

sortir = remove, end
remplie de = full of
fait partie = is a part of
méprisante = contemptuous
endgendrer = generate
la façon = way
aborder = approach
subir = undergo

Dénombrement en français

C'est trop froid ici.  Je dois porter mes mitaines!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why would they have a lizard in the garbage compactor on a space station?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-12-06)

Today I Learned . . .

The wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because its the only finger with a vein that goes directly to the heart.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-06)

La Connexion Francaise

remonter = date back to
répandre = spread
jusqu'à = until
autant = so much
le brio = brilliance
sapin = fir tree
féerique = enchanted
la cannelle = cinnamon
châtaigne = chestnut
autour de = around
manteau = coat
déborder = overflow
bougie = candle
bibelot = ornament
mitaines = fingerless gloves
moufles = mittens
emmener = bring
prévoir = schedule/provide
bonheur = happiness

Dénombrement en français

Emmenez mes moufles!

Today I Learned . . . (2017-12-04)

Today I Learned . . .

Alex Ovechkin has grey hair.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-04)

La Connexion Francaise

lieu = place
évoquer = talk about. recall
selon = according to
auparavant = beforehand
embaucher = hired
déverser = dump, drop
vider = empty
amener = bring
le moût = must, crushed grapes
la cuve = tank
moindre = lesser
comporter = include
ailleurs = elsewhere
en ravanche = on the other hand
cela = it
déclencher = cause, trigger

Dénombrement en français

Je vendange les poirs et les pommes non les raisins.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-04)

The Daily Affirmation

We got an extension on the latest major project for which we are preparing a proposal.

Found out we won yet another major, tight timeline, proposal today.

On an excellent performance from AJ Green I won my NFL fantasy match-up.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-03)

The Daily Affirmation 

Happiness is ... an afternoon of gaming alone with a cat in your lap.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-03)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I need a Q-Ray?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-03)

La Connexion Francaise

hivernage = winter
le carême = Lent
laquelle = which
parcourir = cover
endroit = place
surtout = above all
rester = remain
recevoir = welcome
accueillant = welcoming
lorsque = when
grandir = grow up
racine = root
la chaire = meat
devoir = must
peine = risk

Dénombrement en français

 Il y avait brouillard de hiver ce matin.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a new computer?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-02)

La Connexion Francaise

enfoncer = get into
êtroites = narrow
ruelle = alleyway
abriter = shelter
tenir = keep
aux alentours = surrounding areas
à côté de = next to
peson = scale
ciré = raincoat
ailleurs = elsewhere
fripe = second hand clothes
brousse = bush
hebdomadaire = weekly
avoisinant = neighbouring
bétail = cattle
gargote = cheap restaurant

Dénombrement en français

C'est trop froid porter un ciré.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored two goals in Delco hockey today and made a couple of other nice plays.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-01)

La Connexion Francaise

presque = nearly
étendue = areas/stretches
recueiller = reflect
lieu = place
à travers = across
parmi = among
lignes = linens
renfermer = contain
ciatrisantes = healing
parme = mauve
autrefois = in the past
pousser = grow
d'abord = first of all
plus fin = more subtle
grossier = rough
plutôt = rather
de nos jours = nowadays

Dénombrement en français

Je suis instable.  Je souhaite choses etait différent.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-01)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do so many vendors and services on the internet want you to take a survey?

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a new laptop?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-30)

The Daily Affirmation

The project we thought we might have lost, we won.  And then we won another one in the same afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-30)

La Connexion Francaise


lorsque = when
engougement = infatuation
chute = fall

Dénombrement en français

Je suis meilleur ajourd'hui.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-29)

La Connexion Francaise

laïc = layman
lors = then

Dénombrement en français

Je ne lis pas proprement.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-28)

La Connexion Francaise

coucher = sleep
rendre = return
vides = empty
redouter = dread
grignoter = snack
suivre = follow
presque = almost
pourvu = let's hope

Dénombrement en français

Pourvu je ne dcoute pas demain.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I won my Yahoo fantasy football matchup for last week.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I have to let things bother me?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-26)

Today I Learned . . .

The Lawson Heights Safeway closes at 9 PM on Sunday.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-26)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got my yellow Tupperware water bottle back!

At 11:02 PM I completed all my Fitbit goals.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-26)

La Connexion Francaise

empecher = prevent

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini le livre francais sur Roan de Star Wars!

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-25)

The Daily Affirmation

Supper tonight - stuffed chicken in garlic parmesan cream sauce with a black forest croissant for dessert - was fantastic.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I live a conflict-free existence?

In a fight, could I defeat a bear?

How much wine would I have to make to have a bona fide winery?

Are there good games one can play on an iPad?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-25)

La Connexion Francaise

enflée = swollen
soulager = relieve
cogner = bump
poing = fist
voler = steal
horaire = schedule

Dénombrement en français

J'ai me blessé.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored the first goal of Delco hockey today.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-24)

La Connexion Francaise

pris = taken
rachater = redem
blague = joke
oser = dare
grogner = grunt

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas tres bien lu.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-23)

Today I Learned . . .

Your Steam game download pauses when you're actively playing a game.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you use a mouse with an iPad?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-23)

La Connexion Francaise

resoudre = solve
aisance = ease
vedette = star
chauve = bald

Dénombrement en français

Je suis preque chauve.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-22)

La Connexion Francaise

tellement = so much

Dénombrement en français

Mon emballage de sandwich a besoin des légumes.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-21)

The Daily Affirmation

Justice League was great!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-21)

La Connexion Francaise

perte = loss
même = same, even
tant pis = never mind

Dénombrement en français

Roan est réussi!

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

In my first soccer action of the winter we came away with a tie.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-20)

La Connexion Francaise

cachette = hideout
rater = miss
dedans = inside

Dénombrement en français

Je suis loin derrière.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I know its actually a small thing but I had 10/10 hours and hit all my Fitbit goals.

Act of Caring (2017-11-19)

Act of Caring 

I did the dishes, some laundry including the bedding and took the garbage out today.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-19)

Today I Learned . . .

How To Right Click On A Macbook

My favorite is clicking with two fingers.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-19)

La Connexion Francaise

tricher = cheat
remporter = win
renvoyer = return
peau = skin
eviter = avoid
perdante = losing

Dénombrement en français

Je suis nerveux sur le jeu Rider.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-18)

La Connexion Francaise

eteindre = switch off

Dénombrement en français

C'est le jour de Rush!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-17)

La Connexion Francaise

vomir = throw up
cible = target

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de thé glacé pour mon bureau.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-17)

The Daily Affirmation

Someone found the lanyard/ID tag that until last night I didn't know I'd lost!

I got 10/10 hours and completed all my goals for the day.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-16)

La Connexion Francaise

verrer = see
lieux = places
mener = lead

Dénombrement en français

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 10/10 hours today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is it possible to get a miniature version of a hair dryer?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-16)

The Daily Affirmation 

My latest (Christmas) jersey order is on its way!

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-15)

Today I Learned . . .

You can use a hair dryer to make it easier to remove a sticker.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-15)

La Connexion Francaise

agir = to act
surtout = mostly

Dénombrement en français

J'ai manqué deux heures de marchant ce matin.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I shop at Costco?

Do I buy all the 2017/18 Rush jerseys?

What do you do when your Blu-Ray+DVD+Digital Copy, digital copy code doesn't work?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-14)

La Connexion Francaise

capuchon = cap
travers = through
parie = bet

Dénombrement en français

Il vent et c'est froid sur my promenade aujourd-hui.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I will win NFL fantasy football this week.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I read the Qur'an?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-13)

La Connexion Francaise

désolé = sorry
virer = fire
attraper = catch
assommer = knock out

Dénombrement en français

Je me suis encore enfermé hors de la maison.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is it okay to hit me?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

I destroyed my personal best on my daily jigsaw puzzle today.

We won the ball hockey game today in convincing fashion.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-12)

Today I Learned . . .

Amazon ships on a Sunday.  (and a holiday Sunday no less)

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-12)

La Connexion Francaise

mener = conduct
valoir = be worth
rabaisser = belittle
tenir = hold

Dénombrement en français

Ce ñ'était pas très froid ce matin.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-11)

La Connexion Francaise

 efficace = effective
degueu = yucky
pelleter = shovel56iq

Dénombrement en français

j'ai pelleté le neige ce matin.

Act of Caring (2017-11-10)

Act of Caring

It meant being tragically behind schedule this morning but I got my morning workout in finally.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a nice goal in Delco hockey this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-10)

La Connexion Francaise

trébucher = stumble
soulager = relieve
choc = shock
cabosser = dent
étonner = astound
collant = tights

Dénombrement en français

J'acheté le album "Reputation" par Taylor Swift.

Act of Caring (2017-11-09)

Act of Caring

I took out the cat box and the laundry garbage tonight.

More Christmas gifts have been purchased.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-09)

La Connexion Francaise

epreuve = test
saut = jump
sueur = sweat

Dénombrement en français

J'avais sueur ce matin.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-08)

Today I Learned . . .

Physicists claim to have found the Higgs Boson.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished my book on infinity.

I successfully completed 10/10 hours today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can every word be used in a sentence?

Would an alien be baffled by a human with tattoos, piercings or who professed to be transgender?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-08)

La Connexion Francaise

rire = laugh
là-bas = over there
décevoir = disappoint
faibles = low
unir = unite
perte = loss
toit = rooftop

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de le pilules.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-07)

La Connexion Francaise

affronter = face
sauter = jump
effrayant = scary
canapé = couch
tenir = hold

Dénombrement en français

Je suis obsédée avec les pensées mauvais.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-06)

Today I Learned . . .

Dog boots are available in sizes from XS to XL.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-05)

La Connexion Francaise

épreuves = hardship
étincelles = sparks
mouiller = wet

Dénombrement en français

Le Wookie histoire était drôle.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I won hockey and basketball in Yahoo fantasy sports last week.

At the end of the day I have also won Yahoo football.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-05)

La Connexion Francaise

loger = house
parmi = among

Dénombrement en français

J'ai dormi longtemps.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-04)

The Daily Affirmation

We won our first indoor slo-pitch game of the season.  And we played 7 innings.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-04)

La Connexion Francaise

été = summer
enfin = finally
escadron = squadron
atterri = landed
cesse = constantly
dortoir = dormitory
sauter = jump

Dénombrement en français

Le chien sauté dans le neige.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I have finished another Game Of Thrones book.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-02)

La Connexion Francaise

taquiner = tease
alors = so

Dénombrement en français

Le Mustang est disparu.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-01)

La Connexion Francaise

arroser = water
recoltes = crops
plaindre = complain
sympas = nice

Dénombrement en français

Il y avait une souris dans ma voiture.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-01)

The Daily Affirmation

In a surprise turn of events I discovered that Kansas City's defence, in the Monday Night Football game, delivered enough points for me to win fantasy football for the week on NFL.com.

Act of Caring (2017-11-01)

Act of Caring

Being the first of the month, I changed my contact lenses this morning.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-31)

The Daily Affirmation

The wine experiment has been successful!

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-31)

Today I Learned . . .

The Cleveland Browns are owned by the owner of the Pilot Flying J enterprise.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-31)

La Connexion Francaise

relâche = released
pourtant = however
loin = far
chasseur = hunter

Dénombrement en français

C'est Halloween.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-30)

Today I Learned . . .

When terraforming your map in Cities: Skyline, it seems to make a difference if the game is paused or not, whether it will let you place a new item on remodelled ground.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-30)

La Connexion Francaise

partout = all over

Dénombrement en français

Je dois nettoyer mon chandail.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-29)

Today I Learned . . .

They still have 94 octane gas at the Lawson Heights Husky gas station.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-29)

La Connexion Francaise

reussir = succeed
tour = tower

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini un autre livre.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-28)

Today I Learned . . .

Amanda Nadeau's middle name is Lorraine.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I hit a very majestic home run in slo-pitch tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-28)

La Connexion Francaise

aucun = no
tout court = anyway

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que mon internet is mal à ce soir?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-27)

Today I Learned . . .

The Saskatchewan license plate slogan "DRAMA" is not available.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-26)

La Connexion Francaise

ralentir = slow down

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de ralentir.

Act of Caring (2017-010-25)

Act of Caring

I swallowed my fear, got out the wrenches and fixed the bath tub faucet tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I successfully fixed the hot water tap in my bath tub tonight.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-25)

Today I Learned . . .

The part of a faucet (tap) that controls the flow of water is called the "cartridge".

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I found the missing mini ice cube trays from the work fridge!

I finished my work book today.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-24)

La Connexion Francaise

apporter = bring
founisseuer = provide
relâche = released

Dénombrement en français

Je fais trop travail aujourd'hui.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-10-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is there a way to look classy in a men's dress shirt without tucking it into your pants?

Act of Caring (2017-010-23)

Act of Caring 

I went through the entire process of getting my car to be assessed for the storm damage.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-10-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is there Wild Cherry Pepsi at Wal-Mart by the pallet load?  Inquiring minds want to know!

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-23)

The Daily Affirmation 

My jersey order was here ahead of Canada Post's prediction.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-23)

La Connexion Francaise

rabaissent = demean
valoriser = valorize
acharné = furious

Dénombrement en français

Je suis acharné avec moi même.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-10-22)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What's happened to me?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-22)

La Connexion Francaise

fonds = funds
séance = meeting
bêtises = foolery

Dénombrement en français

Devrais-je obtenir la plaque d'immatriculation "bêtises'?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-21)

La Connexion Francaise

boucles = curls
quatrodi = four days

Dénombrement en français

Je suis seul.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-20)

La Connexion Francaise

trahi = betrayed
hocher = shake
fond = background

Dénombrement en français

Je ne fais pas beaucoup progrès ce matin.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-10-19)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should my heart rate go into the peak range during an unremarkable afternoon walk?

Should I create maps that display the number of steps around certain familiar walking paths that I have?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-19)

La Connexion Francaise

gars = guys
ameliorer = improve

Dénombrement en français

Je veux ameliorer mon vie!

Mon Coli n'est pas programmé arriver jusqu'a octobre 25th.  Canada Post a besoin de ameliorer ça!

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

There's new content for Cities:Skylines!!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-10-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I stop wearing a Ground Pounders jersey for Saturday night golf dome slo-pitch?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-18)

La Connexion Francaise

affiche = poster
deviner = guess

Dénombrement en français

Je déteste que je sais tous de mot mais ne sais pas le sens!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-17)

La Connexion Francaise

paraît = seems
valait = worth
peine = trouble
pattes = paws
émis = issued
sifflements = whistles

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lu deux pages en francais.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-17)

The Daily Affirmation

My package finally arrived in Canada.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-16)

La Connexion Francaise

usine = factory
traitement = treatment
vieil = old

Dénombrement en français

I ne suis pas "me too".

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-15)

La Connexion Francaise

publier = publish
rédiger = write, draft
jusqu'ici = so far
goût = taste
appoint = extra
siège = seat
écorce = barke
chiffres = statistics

Dénombrement en français

Je dois avoir appoint chiffres!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-14)

La Connexion Francaise

brancher = connect
puis = then
poilus = hairy
chasser = hunt

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de nettoyer ma tête.

Act of Caring (2017-010-14)

Act of Caring

We finally had the yard waste hauled away.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a nice goal in Delco hockey today.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-13)

La Connexion Francaise

cliquetis = clatter
sonore = sound
remuant = restless

Dénombrement en français

Je vais jouer l'hockey ce apres-midi!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-12)

La Connexion Francaise

sentier = path
diriger = lead
ombres = shading
écraser = crush

Dénombrement en français

Je vais écraser les infidèles!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-11)

La Connexion Francaise

jusqu'au = until
avouer = confess
alentours = surroundings
fâchée = sorry

Dénombrement en français

Je suis malade.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I'm getting free Marvel minis!!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-10)

La Connexion Francaise

toile = canvas
taille = size
collations = snacks
poilu = hairy
barbant = boring
grognent = growl
chandail = sweater

Dénombrement en français

ce n'est pas barbant manger collations.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-10-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I wash my phone cleaning cloth?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I won my NFL.com fantasy football week.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-09)

La Connexion Francaise

sauf = except
paresseux = lazy

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas paresseux.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-10-09)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are there no bacon cat treats?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-08)

La Connexion Francaise

taille = size
sol = ground

Dénombrement en français

Mon pied est froid.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-10-07)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I need more jerseys of defensemen?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-07)

Today I Learned . . .

Clothes can add more than a pound to a person's weight.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-07)

La Connexion Francaise

geler = freeze
soulever = raise

Dénombrement en français

J'ai hâte me lever ce matin.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a goal in Delco hockey today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-10-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why has my Duet virtual computer monitor on an iPad screen become unstable in the last two days, resulting in multiple crashes daily?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-06)

La Connexion Francaise

enfin = finally
etourdi = dizzy
bafouiller = splutter
puis = then
évanoui = fainted
cuve = tank
manquais = missed
sommeil = sleep
soupconneux = suspicious
soulage = eases
pareil = the same

Dénombrement en français

J'ai manquais du sommeil.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-06)

Today I Learned . . .

You can Lock/Unlock a viewport with the padlock symbol found in the bottom right corner of the view-space in AutoCAD.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-05)

La Connexion Francaise

casier = locker
autosuffisant = self-sufficient

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite etre autosuffisant.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-04)

The Daily Affirmation

With Greg's help the new thermostat was installed and appears to be awesome!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-04)

La Connexion Francaise

mefier = beware

Dénombrement en français

Je doit mefier le côté obscur.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-03)

Today I Learned . . .

My hot tub can heat a full tub of water 3 degrees Celsius in 1 hour.

Act of Caring (2017-010-03)

Act of Caring 

I moved the hot tub again, on a weekday night.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-03)

The Daily Affirmation

The tub is drained, moved, re-filled and back where it belongs again, in working condition!

I had a post for all my blog categories today.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-03)

La Connexion Francaise

couloirs = corridors
bavard = talkative
paraît = seems

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mon adapteur mechanique!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-10-03)

Blog Question Of The Day 

BANANA and BANANAS aren't available in Saskatchewan for a license plate slogan.  Should I get B4N4N4 instead, for the Porsche?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-03)

The Daily Affirmation

Carl and Carter built me the hose adapter I needed for my hot tub emptying/filling pump.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-02)

Today I Learned . . .

Humans share 50% of their DNA with bananas.

Act of Caring (2017-010-02)

Act of Caring

I got the winter slo-pitch team registered this evening.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-02)

The Daily Affirmation

The hot tub works again!

At the wire  I got the last names I wanted for my slo-pitch roster.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-02)

La Connexion Francaise

envers = towards
ride = wrinkled
enseigner = teach
plein = full
soulever = raise

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite manger mon dejeuner.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

All evidence suggests that I've fixed the hot tub myself, without having to call a repair man.

Act of Caring (2017-010-01)

Act of Caring

I finished setting up the hot tub and cleaning up the basement.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-01)

La Connexion Francaise

presque = almost
dortoir = dormitory

Dénombrement en français

Je dois terminer mes tâches.

Act of Caring (2017-09-30)

Act of Caring

After weeks of procrastinating, I pumped out the hot tub this morning/afternoon.

To get ahead of next year's resolution, I fertilized the front lawn this afternoon.

An attempt was made to clean up all the ground pears, stymied only by the weight of so many refuse pears.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-30)

La Connexion Francaise

plein = full
écusson = shield
tisser = weave

Dénombrement en français

Zoe ne veut pas promenader ce matin.

Je lit beaucoup plus en Anglais.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

I scored a goal in my inaugural game of the 2017/18 Delco hockey season.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-29)

La Connexion Francaise

dont = whose
lame = blade
champ = field
façon = way

Dénombrement en français

Je ne vais pas à Le Centre Sasktel ce soir.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-28)

Today I Learned . . .

Baseballs are still stitched by hand.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Baseball's are stitched by hand!?!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-28)

La Connexion Francaise

marmonner = mumble
mentir = lie

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas mensonge.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-27)

La Connexion Francaise

confier = entrust
echouer = fail
attirer = attract
ci-joint = attached
dépliant = leaflet

Dénombrement en français

Roan est devenir un Jedi!

Act of Caring (2017-09-26)

Act of Caring

I fixed the light outside the front door tonight, even replacing the bolt I lost in the process.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-26)

Today I Learned . . .

Steven Spielberg receives 2.5% of the profit on Star Wars based on a bet between the filmmaker and George Lucas.

The chemical formula for citric acid is C6H8O7.

Black beans can pass through the entire digestive tract completely intact.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-26)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I buy discount, knock-off sneakers from China?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-26)

La Connexion Francaise

pire = worst
benne = skip
déçus = disappointed
vole = stolen
abonnement = subscription
fichu = damn

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-il que j'ai peine lire francais quelque jours et non autres?

Act of Caring (2017-09-25)

Act of Caring

I got my entire list of chores finished with time to spare.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-25)

La Connexion Francaise

plupart = mostly
consacrer = devote
lessive = laundry detergent
poussière = dust
marre = fed up
pelleter = shovel
bouse = dung

Dénombrement en français

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

How old does something have to be before it becomes a classic?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I won fantasy baseball again.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-24)

La Connexion Francaise

parier = bet

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui, je regarde le football on televiseur.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-23)

La Connexion Francaise

lointaine = distant
dérape = slips
corvées = chores
hâte = haste

Dénombrement en français

Je suis lire my livre nouveau sur Star Wars!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-22)

La Connexion Francaise

coupe-bise = weatherstripping
combler = fill in
conçu = designed
agrafles = staple
lorsque = when
étanchéité = sealing
gauchit = warp
jusqu'à = until
pomme de douche = showerhead

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini mon livre francais sur bricolege.

Act of Caring (2017-09-20)

Act of Caring 

It was 10 o'clock but I still cycled the dishwasher.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-20)

La Connexion Francaise

vitre = window
fournir = provide
tendre = stretch
vers = towards
pli = fold

Dénombrement en français

J'aurai une mal de tête ce après midi.

Je souhaite je pourrait type l'accents francais.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-20)

Today I Learned . . .

In AutoCAD (P&ID 2017) hitting Ctrl-F will toggle OSNAP (Object Snap) on and off.

The large tattoo on Christy Mack's back is of a large, old-fashioned schooner.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-19)

La Connexion Francaise

coussin = cushion
capuchon = cap

Dénombrement en français

Il pleut très fort

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

How early in the day can one order a pizza?

Act of Caring (2017-09-18)

Act of Caring

I kick-started the last push for recruiting on ball hockey and slo-pitch tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-18)

La Connexion Francaise

calfeutrage = caulking
partout = all over
soigneusement = carefully
embout = tip
tenir = hold
bouche-pour = wood filler
grenier = attic

Dénombrement en français

Ma maison n'a pas un grenier.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-18)

Today I Learned . . .

They no longer have 94 octane gas at Husky.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Instead of signing up for random, free Yahoo/NFL/internet fantasy sports, should I be collecting my own group of people and doing closed fantasy leagues?

Do I need a brown dress shirt?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-18)

The Daily Affirmation

By installing the system software again for Duet Display on my work computer, I got myself a fifth monitor operational again.  This is the first time back at this capacity in months.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy jerseys?

Could you drive 400 km/h on the highway to Edmonton?  To Regina?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-17)

The Daily Affirmation

With a final two floor climbed I completed my 5/5 Fitbit daily goals.

Act of Caring (2017-09-17)

Act of Caring 

Today I have:

*  Taken out the recycling.
*  Prepped the wine making.
*  Cycled the dishwasher.

I finally bought the pump I need to empty/re-fill the hot tub.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-17)

Today I Learned . . .

The new Kingsman movie comes out this Friday.

Spiderman: Homecoming comes out on October 17.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-17)

La Connexion Francaise

baisser = lower
réglage = setting
accroître = increase
sceller = seal

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas appris beaucoup francais aujourd'hui.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-16)

Today I Learned . . .

There is such a thing as a 12 TB hard drive.

Act of Caring (2017-09-16)

Act of Caring

I did all my laundry and I started the dishwasher.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-16)

La Connexion Francaise

amorcer = prime
virage = turn
escient = advisedly
partager = share
coûts = costs
bannies = banned
baisser = lower
pellicule = film
foutue = damn

Dénombrement en français

Nous sommes allés faire une longue promenade.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is a migraine hangover a real thing?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-16)

The Daily Affirmation

There is something intensely gratifying about having a pet want to sit on you.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-15)

La Connexion Francaise

courroie = belt
étagère = shelf
empêcher = prevent

Dénombrement en français

Je ne porte pas un courroie aujourd'hui.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need a new jersey site?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-14)

La Connexion Francaise

loquet = latch
tiroir = drawer
autoverrouillables = self-locking
gabarit = template
placard = closet
loin = far
menotte = manacle
mèche = bit
visser = to screw
fermoir = clasp

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mangé trois tranche au pizza et cinq ailes poulet.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-14)

Today I Learned . . .

Selena Gomez had a kidney transplant.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I want and/or need a new iPhone X?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-13)

La Connexion Francaise

ramper = crawl
fouiner = snoop
partout = all over
accroupir = crouch
durs = hard
serrure = lock
doter = endow
puissant = powerful
jusqu'a = until
verrouiller = lock
cache-prises = outlet covers
prêt = ready
repérer = spot

Dénombrement en français

Je réponds l'email seulement ce matin.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-12)

La Connexion Francaise

gâter = spoil
serrure = lock
épaisse = thick
pêne = bolt
ressort = spring

Dénombrement en français

Je peut changer la poignée de ma porte.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I respond to situations where my rec sports teams are in need of players and I have zero to negative enthusiasm for recruiting?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-11)

La Connexion Francaise

égoïne = handsaw
boîte = box
cacher = hide
décaper = scour
déchets = waste
pinceau = brush
tremper = soak
surtout = mostly
lorsque = when
gondoler = warp

Dénombrement en français

Je ressens que je suis faux sur tout aujourd'hui.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy the final, Protoss, campaign for Starcraft 2 right now?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-10)

La Connexion Francaise

cimaise = chair rail
repérer = identify
fur = as
fendre = split
d'abord = first
gabarit = template
onglet = tab
appuyer = support
suivant = following
fente = slot
lambris = panelling
dicter = dictate
pochoir = stencil

Dénombrement en français

Devrais-je acheter une nouveau jeu du l'ordinateur?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I played a fantastic round of golf today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-09)

Blog Question Of The Day 

How do I look for cheap games on Steam?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-09)

La Connexion Francaise

mijoteuse = slow cooker
cimaise = picture rail
caisson = box

Dénombrement en français

J'ai recyclé mon bouteilles.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can I burn 175 more calories today just sitting on the couch?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-08)

La Connexion Francaise

moulures = trim
teindre = dye

Dénombrement en français

Le mijoteuse lasagne au besoin travail.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

I love oatmeal for breakfast.

Act of Caring (2017-09-08)

Act of Caring

I cleaned all the mud streaks off the rear windscreen on the Porsche this morning.

Act of Caring (2017-09-07)

Act of Caring

I picked up pears again tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I completed 10/10 hours with 250 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-07)

La Connexion Francaise

penture = hinge
selon = according to
placage = plating
pue = stinks
parmi tant = among

Dénombrement en français

Ma nourriture est trop chaud!

Act of Caring (2017-09-06)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up all the ground pears tonight.  I also did up all the dishes.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I love Cherry Coke squishies.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-06)

La Connexion Francaise

sourire = smile
pentures = hinges
partir = leave
bords = edges

Dénombrement en français

Quelqu'un est accaparant le salle de bain!

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-05)

The Daily Affirmation 

New Archer episodes!

All signs point to my having fixed my sleeping bag zipper problem myself.  #proud

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-05)

Today I Learned . . .

7-Up actually has more calories than Coca-Cola or Pepsi.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-05)

La Connexion Francaise

flottant = floating
éraflure = scratch
dessus = above
au sous-sol = in the basement
béton = concrete
d'abord = first
feutre = felt
pare = firewall
rez-de-chaussée = ground floor
dilater = expand
usine = factory
clou = nail
rainure = groove
glisser = slip
languette = tongue
decaler = shift
cales = shims
bouger = move
garde-robe = closet
parfois = sometimes
défi = challenge
dessous = below
dos = back
motif = pattern

Dénombrement en français

Je ne mange pas mon avoine ce matin.  Je ne suis pas heureux.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-04)

La Connexion Francaise

rayer = to strike
creuser = to dig
chimique = chemical
gants = gloves
assouplisseur = softener
nocive = harmful
tuyau = pipe

Dénombrement en français

Nous sommes allés sur une long marche chien.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-04)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a house on Rowles Road that has a display case on a post in the front yard.  In the case are many paperback books.  The case says they are free to enjoy.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-03)

La Connexion Francaise

poils = fur
court = short
manche = handle
seau = bucket
équerre = square
escabeau = stool

Dénombrement en français

Ma bras est mal.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-02)

Today I Learned . . .

Wilson Fisk was originally Spider-Man's enemy.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I figured out how to get my Facebook game working again.

Act of Caring (2017-09-02)

Act of Caring

Being the beginning of a month, I changed my contact lenses this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-02)

La Connexion Francaise

tuiles = roof tiles
soin = care
aéré = airy
frotter = rub
laine = wool
rouille = rust
apprêt = primer

Dénombrement en français

Je prends soin avec mes animaux de compagnie.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-01)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you get Netflix original content on an Android box?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-01)

Today I Learned . . .

Lemmings do not commit mass suicide.  They are susceptible to cycles of wide population fluctation, on an apparently regular pattern, but the exact cause is not known.  The evidence for them jumping from a cliff is not thought to be mass suicide by a migratory pattern where the solitary animals are looking for new space to achieve independence, even if it is a across a body of water.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-01)

La Connexion Francaise

nuisible = harmful
eviter = to avoid
gratter = to scratch
gouttes = drops
toiles= paintings
vaut = worth
apprêt = primer
découper = cut
essorage = spinning
plutôt = rather

Dénombrement en français

Devrais-je peindre mes murs?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-31)

The Daily Affirmation 

LUBED

Today I Learned . . . (2017-08-31)

Today I Learned . . .

Kaylie got her new, white Jeep from her father after a summer of searching.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-31)

La Connexion Francaise

folie = madness
agencer = match
devoir = must
entraxe = spacing
évier = sink
ecrou = nut
fuite = leak

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est ma folie?

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-31)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I have a responsibility to help people with the same mental health difficulties as me?

Who are my people?

When was the last time I try felt exultory?

How much weight can I lose if I move to daily weight-lifting sessions?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-08-30)

Today I Learned . . .

I still have an old-fashioned PS/2 mouse.  And an even older-fashioned serial mouse, my very first  mouse.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-30)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I play soccer tomorrow?

Act of Caring (2017-08-30)

Act of Caring 

I cleaned up all the little bits of paper on the floor this morning.

I got Holly's old computer set up so that we can transfer her files off it and eventually ship the box off for disposal.

While setting up the computer I got the motivation to clean up the stain on the carpet in the corner.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

I have miraculously completely 10/10 hours with 250 steps each.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-30)

La Connexion Francaise

poignée = handle
agace = annoyed
dissimule = conceals
apparaît = appears

Dénombrement en français

La vérité est révélée.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

Spider-Man: Homecoming was a delight.

The trial of videos in the collection I'm searching for is getting colder but I found another one tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are some people terrible at driving?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-29)

La Connexion Francaise

partager = to share
fuites = leaks
cuve = tank
manette = controller
empêcher = prevent
surtout = mostly
gaspillage = waste
lâche = loose
tendue = stretched

Dénombrement en français

Surtout j'aime partager.

Act of Caring (2017-08-28)

Act of Caring

I took out the recycling, unloaded and then re-loaded the dishwasher.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-28)

La Connexion Francaise

tenir = to hold
monture = mount
brancher = connect
tandis = while
dorée = golden
enrouler = wrap
ferrure = fitting
entortiller = twist
bout = end

Dénombrement en français

Je tiens le monture tandis c'est dorée enrouter et entortiller le fils autour le bout.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-27)

The Daily Affirmation

Guns ... and ... Roses!!!

Today I Learned . . . (2017-08-27)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a subset of the modern human animal that can NOT sit still.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-27)

La Connexion Francaise

carrément = outright
trépassé = deceased
laiton = brass

Dénombrement en français

Le francais était facile aujourd'hui.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-26)

La Connexion Francaise

craindre = to fear
borne = thick headed
desserrer = loosen
raccorder = to link
mise = setting
cuivre = copper

Dénombrement en français

Je crains raccorder cuivre.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-26)

The Daily Affirmation

There's going to be another expansion pack this year for my game, Cities: Skyline.

I love Tim Hortons frozen lemonade.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-25)

The Daily Affirmation

The Riders surprised me, and won in convincing fashion.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-25)

La Connexion Francaise

prise = outlet
eclairage = lighting
atelier = workshop
coin = corner

Dénombrement en français

Je n'aime pas électricité.

Ma bras est dégât.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-08-24)

Today I Learned . . .

Jay & Silent Bob Strikes Back is 16 years old and they are shooting a new episode in the saga this fall.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

I have until when to decide whether to play fantasy football?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-24)

The Daily Affirmation

It's a week of Mexican themed eating.  I acclaim the Mexican beef dip.

I didn't have to pay the new higher price for gas tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-24)

La Connexion Francaise

fuir = to flee
grattoir = scraper
niveau = level
lors = then
truc = thing

Dénombrement en français

Je fuis de travail aujourd-hui.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do you need to announce a November album release in August?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-23)

The Daily Affirmation

I got free chips.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-23)

La Connexion Francaise

dont = whose
la lame = blade
embout = tip
biseau = bevel
sorte = kind
mouiller = to wet
le sifflet = whistle

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite mouiller mon sifflet.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-22)

The Daily Affirmation

Taco Bell

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I make STUPID decisions about migraines?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-22)

La Connexion Francaise

brûlait = burned
bleutée = bluish
soufflais = breathed
dessus = above
pochoir = stencil

Dénombrement en français

J'ai une mal de tête

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I saw the partial solar eclipse today.  And ... I didn't go blind.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-21)

La Connexion Francaise

feuilletée = puff
méfiez-vous = beware
appuyer = support
dessus = above
taches = spots

Dénombrement en français

Je vais regarder l'éclipse.

J'ai vu l'eclipse.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-20)

The Daily Affirmation

With a near miraculous Sunday the Ground Pounders charged through 2 wins to take the Division 3, B Side Championship.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-20)

La Connexion Francaise

sol = ground
fendiller = crack
contreplaqué  = plywood
sain = healthy
solives = joists
comptoir = counter
attarder = linger
revêtement = coating
eviter = to avoid
milieu = middle
caoutchouc = rubber
raclette = squegee

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lu cinq pages.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-19)

La Connexion Francaise

entretien = interview
carreau = tile
épaisseur = thickness
coulis = grout
salissent = mess
ardue = difficult

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas assez temps.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-18)

La Connexion Francaise

branler = to move
abîmée = damaged
goujon = stud

Dénombrement en français

J'espere que j'ai assez jouers de balle aujourd'hui.

Je suis désappointé.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

Would an iPad Pro be a good addition to my collection of equipment?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I set a new record for lowest pulse during a blood pressure measurement.

I won a bag of chips on my last Froster.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I was successful in getting my soccer suspension reduced.

I got my favorite role at the concert tonight.

There's a new expansion DLC for my game.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-16)

The Daily Affirmation

67 cent hamburgers.  Enough said.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-16)

La Connexion Francaise

boss = bump
partout = all over
ravi = delighted
fentes = slots
plâtre = plaster

Dénombrement en français

J'espere que j'ai assez jouers de balle aujourd'hui.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are there no Mazda/Toyota limousines?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I hit a home run as part of, hitting for the cycle.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-15)

La Connexion Francaise

parmi = among
bouder = to sulk
branle = motion
dégât = damage
sinon = if not
tirer = shoot
reflenement = bulge
enlever = take off
lisse = smooth
par-dessus = above
poussière = dust
balai = broom

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de le temps plus.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-14)

La Connexion Francaise

façon = way
toile = canvas
bout = end
dessus = above
béton = concrete
pierre = stone
coller = paste
ruban = ribbon

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de une pompe!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

I don't eat that many things in a day.  Some of which I do have the correct calories counts for memorized (i.e. soda pop).  Should I go back to looking up calorie counts for non-memorized items?

Should I attempt to finish the screenplay I started in November?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-13)

La Connexion Francaise

cadre = frame
crochet = hook
truc = thing
briser = to break
ecrouler = to collapse
endroit = place
selon = according to
trait = line
plancher = floor
plafond = ceiling
au-dessus = above
empêcher = to prevent

Dénombrement en français

Quelque chose a l'odeur ici. C'est mauvais.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finished another math/science theme book yesterday.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

I still am unsure about whether to cut the grass.  Is the weather going to remain warm/dry making cutting the lawn inadvisable?

Should I add more follows to my Twitter feed?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-12)

La Connexion Francaise

eviter = to avoid
soustraire = subtract
enlever = to take off
plafond = ceiling
selon = according to
couche = layer
carré = square
tapisser = upholster
plancher = floor
moulures = trim

Dénombrement en français

Le porte nouveau est installant aujourd'hui.  Nos sommes heureux.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

Does the grass need to be cut or should I leave it on account of the heat?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-11)

La Connexion Francaise

poussière = dust
partout = all over
colle = glue
fouiller = search
surtout = mostly
échantillons = samples
chouette = owl
conter = to tell
bouffe = food
rabais = discount
epargner = to save

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de epargner mon argent.  J'ai besoin de rabaises!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-10)

La Connexion Francaise

laquelle = which
d'ailleurs = anyway
facon = way

Dénombrement en français

Je suis furieux.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-09)

La Connexion Francaise

emprunter = to borrow
l'achat = the purchase
parmi = among
poignée = handle/grip

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas heureux.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-08-08)

Today I Learned . . .

Ricky Jerret, from Ballers is played by Denzel Washington's son, John David Washington, who played college and a minor amount of professional football.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I turn everything into a battle?

Act of Caring (2017-08-07)

Act of Caring

I painted the new front door this afternoon.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-08-07)

Today I Learned . . .

Natasha Staniszewski has made an American Express commercial.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-07)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What do I want to do today?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-07)

La Connexion Francaise

rendre = to return
éviter = to avoid
quincaillerie = hardware store
vis = screw
trou = hole
quant = about
panneau = sign
mince = slim
serrer = to tighten
poursuivre = continue
chemin = path

Dénombrement en français

Je ne comprendre pas cette phrase derniere.

Je n'ai pas ambition aujourd'hui.

Il veut pleurer.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I won fantasy baseball again.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-08-06)

Today I Learned . . .

You can buy a Hires root beer with vodka, in a can.  (and yet you can't find just Hires root beer)

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-05)

La Connexion Francaise

goutte = drop
cafard = cockroach
coffre = chest
cadre = frame
au-dessus = above
lancer = to launch
facile = easy

Dénombrement en français

Ce livre est plus facile que Le Petit Prince.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-05)

La Connexion Francaise

pleine = full
volonté = will
sueurs = sweats
bricole = tinker
bulle = bubble
ébénisterie = cabinet making
outils = tools
sauter = jump

Dénombrement en français

Je ne bricole pas bien.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-04)

La Connexion Francaise

peigner = to paint
poignée = handle
robinet = tap
moulures = trim
scellez = seal

Dénombrement en français

Je fini Le Petit Price à mercredi.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I learn to be less reactive to small things?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-08-03)

Today I Learned . . .

Britney Spears net worth is estimated at somewhere between 165 and 200 million dollars. (2017)

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-03)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What is the prostate good for?

Should I just go ahead and subscribe to HBO?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-03)

The Daily Affirmation

They have "Flip The Lip" cups at Macs again.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-02)

La Connexion Francaise

reussir = to succeed
taire = to silence
lourd = heavy
tenir = to hold
debout = standing
bouger = to move
tantôt = sometimes
larmes = tears

Dénombrement en français

Le petit prince meurt à le fini.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

Holly purged more furniture tonight and even got some cash for it.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-01)

La Connexion Francaise

couler = to flow
abîme = abyss
retenir = to hold back
grelots = bells
peine = trouble
mordre = to bite

Dénombrement en français

Je suis triste.  La histoire me fait pleurer.

Act of Caring (2017-07-31)

Act of Caring

We managed to dispose of a queen size bed and entertainment centre and nothing had to go on the garbage heap.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-31)

The Daily Affirmation

We managed to get right of the extra queen size bed, and an old entertainment centre.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-31)

Today I Learned . . .

The name "Ohio" comes from an Iroquois word which means "great river"

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-31)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are full-size (12 oz) cans of pop not easily found in 6-packs anymore?

Could I afford a single day of Kate Upton?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-31)

La Connexion Francaise

mur = wall
puisque = since
serrer = to tighten
oser = to dare

Dénombrement en français

La histoire est tendu.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-30)

La Connexion Francaise

tourner = to rotate
peine = trouble
seau = bucket
gemit = moans
hisser = to hoist
jusqu'a = until
margelle = edge
aplomb = balance
aveugles = blind

Dénombrement en français

Le chat n'etait pas heureux.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-30)

The Daily Affirmation

We have completed the move and no one was permanently injured or grievously wounded spiritually.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I sweat so much?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-29)

La Connexion Francaise

puits = well
cependant = however
lèvres = lips
eteindre = switch off

Dénombrement en français

Le chat n'est pas endormir.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-28)

La Connexion Francaise

marchand = trader
apaisent = soothe
avale = swallows

Dénombrement en français

J'avale un Coca-Cola Cerise.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-27)

The Daily Affirmation

We squeaked out a tie against a higher division team in soccer tonight and I managed an assist on both of the two goals we scored.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-27)

La Connexion Francaise

aiguilleur = switchman
trier = to sort
tantôt = sometimes
grondant = growling
vitre = window
poupée = doll

Dénombrement en français

J'ai non vitre.  Je suis triste.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-27)

Today I Learned . . .

There are more calories in a medium (14 oz) Tim Hortons "double-double" coffee than in a (12 oz) can of Coca-Cola.  The Coke has more sugar (39 g vs 22 g) but the coffee has fat in it (12 g).

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-26)

La Connexion Francaise

renard = fox
sous = under
pommier = apple tree
liens = connections
vanter = to boast
souhaiter = to wish

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite j'ai un renard.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

Ia Colin Kaepernick going to get another QB job?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-25)

Today I Learned . . .

I can't wear white shorts.

They have a new, big, cup at Macs.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-25)

The Daily Affirmation

They had the fat straws at Macs tonight, after a long absence.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-25)

La Connexion Francaise

tousser = to cough
échapper = to escape
semblant = show
soigner = treat

Dénombrement en français

L'equipe baseball est mince.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-23)

Today I Learned . . .

I learned how to shoot a Periscope video.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-23)

La Connexion Francaise


Dénombrement en français

Fracais au'jourd-hui etait trop facile.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-23)

The Daily Affirmation

We got all the tickets sold for a healthy fraction of the original purchase price.  I am satisfied.

Progress on the shed was excellent but we did not finish.  The assembled product looks good and went together considerably better/easier than internet opinions shared about the kit.

I shot an interesting Periscope video at the concert tonight.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-22)

Today I Learned . . .

The Kate Spade of fashion fame is related to the actor/comic David Spade.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-22)

La Connexion Francaise

faire de l'espirit = be witty
ceux = those
tenir = to hold
serre = greenhouse
serrés = tight
aisément = easily
entasser = to heap
chiffres = statistics
tromper = to decieve
mince = slim
sourire = smile
navire = ship

Dénombrement en français

C'est trop tôt.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-21)

The Daily Affirmation

One of the concert tickets is sold!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-21)

La Connexion Francaise

quelconque = any
entretenir = maintain
loin = far
ceux-ci = these
escamoter = to wave back

Dénombrement en français

Lire cette livre est frustrant.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I put more effort into doing consumption calorie counts?

Should I iron the logos on my basball jerseys to make them sit flat?

Should I start using a new pencil?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-21)

Today I Learned . . .

Facebook Messenger is embedded into the Opera browser.

AWC's anti-scalant dosing program will let you put your design membrane array into the calculator.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

Despite the storm that introduced an hour delay, the shed transportation and general Lowes trip when 100 times better than expected.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I pay for iCloud storage so I can make Apple Music playlists?

Why do I have to do things multiple times in different ways to get to a common theme?

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-19)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do dogs get insomnia?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-19)

The Daily Affirmation

Kong: Skull Island was a great movie.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-18)

The Daily Affirmation

Stroker Ace

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-18)

La Connexion Francaise

éteinte = extinguished
déranger = to disturb
hanneton = cockchafer
répandre = to spread
épouvantable = terrible
flâner = to stroll
ivrogne = drunkard

Dénombrement en français

Ça prend longtemps lire quatre pages dans cette livre.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-18)

La Connexion Francaise

réverbère = street lamp
puisque = since
puis = then
éponger = to mop
mouchoir = tissue
tandis = while
dont = which
surtout = mostly

Dénombrement en français

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-17)

La Connexion Francaise

suivante = next
buveur = drinker
devant = in front of
pleine = full
vides = empty
lugubre = disnal

Dénombrement en français

Ce chapitre a été tourné.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I get a new tape measure for daily body measurements?

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

What do I want for Christmas?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished my golf book today.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-16)

La Connexion Francaise

loin = far
saluer = greet
soulevant = lifting
louanges = praise

Dénombrement en français

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-15)

La Connexion Francaise

puisque = since
empecher = prevent
tantôt = sometimes
exiger = to require
chacun = each
vers = towards
d'abord = first

Dénombrement en français

Lire cette livre est difficule.

Act of Caring (2017-07-14)

Act of Caring 

I went through the exercise of finding out if my drug therapy makes in ineligible for donating blood products.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-14)

Today I Learned . . .

There are aspects of my cocktail of medications that have been proven definitively to make me ineligible to donate blood products.

Kesha's new album "Rainbow" is set for release on August 11, 2017.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why don't things work out for me?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-14)

La Connexion Francaise

brûler = to burn
soigneusement = carefully
ramoner = to sweep
sotte = foolish

Dénombrement en français

Mon idee etait sotte.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finished Mike Tyson's autobiography this morning.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-13)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a lot of hair in my nose.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-13)

La Connexion Francaise

brindille = twig
bouton = button
puis = then
peine = trouble
bientot = soon
griffes = claws
mensonge = lie
malgré = despite

Dénombrement en français

Je ne comprends pas bien mon nouveau livre.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I put my juice jug(s) through the dishwasher?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-12)

La Connexion Francaise

larmes = tears
mouton = sheep
recontre = meet
soucieux = concerned
panne = breakdown
boulon = bolt
rancune = rancor
épines = thorns
sauter = jump
gonfler d'orgueil = swell with pride
moquer = make fun
honte = shame

Dénombrement en français

Je suis soucieux avec mon honte.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

If I were to do the experiment of purposely trying to get a speeding ticket, how far above the posted limit would I have to always maintain so that if observed by a police officer, I would definitely get a ticket?

Act of Caring (2017-07-11)

Act of Caring

I found a measure of being calm to unravel a disastrous situation.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-11)

The Daily Affirmation 

We won both games of slo pitch tonight and I hit a home run.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-11)

Today I Learned . . .

There are shopping baskets available at 7-11.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I get offers for training courses as generic as Microsoft Office training but for locations far flung like Kuala Lumpur?

Can someone explain slow drivers to me?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-10)

Today I Learned . . .

The keyboard shortcuts, in Cities: Skylines, for zoom in/out are "Z" and "X".  (Note: That is going to help enormously)

Act of Caring (2017-07-10)

Act of Caring 

I sat with Zoe all evening to make her feel better.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy another monitor/screen or make due with what I have?

Act of Caring (2017-07-09)

Act of Caring

I fixed the magnet on the fridge bottle opener.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored our only goal in soccer tonight.   While setting a new personal best steps during a soccer game.

I will win fantasy baseball for the second week in a row.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-09)

Today I Learned . . .

Benzodiazepines were first introduced in 1963 with Valium (diazepam).  Prozac (fluoxetine) was discovered in 1972.

Act of Caring (2017-07-08)

Act of Caring

I babysat Zoe today and took her for a very short walk.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Will I sleep?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-08)

La Connexion Francaise

dessin = drawing

Dénombrement en français

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I have a 30 point lead going into Sunday in fantasy baseball.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-07)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe seems in good shape after her surgery.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-07)

Today I Learned . . .

My new desktop computer doesn't even have an optical drive in it.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-05)

Today I Learned . . .

With Outlook 2013, you can get the weather under Calendar.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

When should I splurge and get new, matching displays for my new computer?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-04)

The Daily Affirmation

Today is new computer day!

My Froster was on sale.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I'm going to win fantasy baseball this week.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-01)

The Daily Affirmation

Final day of the week for fantasy baseball and I have an almost 3 point lead with just Sunday left.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-30)

Today I Learned . . .

The Romanian phrase for "I have a headache" is "ma doare capul"

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I want a Galaxy Tab tablet for $108?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

Second spring in a row the Dekes close the season with a championship.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-06-29)

La Connexion Francaise



Dénombrement en français

Nous avons gagné le championship de ball hockey!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

How can I have a dry mouth and a drooling problem?

Would cherry/vanilla Dr Pepper be any good?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-27)

The Daily Affirmation

The got the big straws back at Macs.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-27)

Today I Learned . . .

I will forever have less faith in my own resiliency and ability to come back from failure than I could ever expect from another person.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I'm getting a new computer!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I find myself so much more funny than the world finds me?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-25)

The Daily Affirmation

The Dekes win their second playoff game tonight and secure first place in the pool and a spot in the championship game.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I am ahead of 0.15 points going into Sunday in fantasy baseball.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I trim the lilac bush?

Now that my lawnmower properly bags grass, should I be putting it in a garbage bag and throwing it out with the trash or spreading it on my yard?

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

How many Steam Summer Sale games should I buy?

Act of Caring (2017-06-21)

Act of Caring

I cleaned the back window of the Porsche this morning.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-20)

The Daily Affirmation

All team fees are finally paid up.  No one owes me any fees!!

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-19)

Today I Learned . . .

Chicken nuggets were invented in the 1950's by Robert C. Baker, a food scientist at Cornell University.  Chicken nuggets are, in their general formulation, less than half skeletal muscle and a combination of remainder products and a significant portion of fat.  While invented in the 1950's, chicken nuggets did not achieve prominence until a recipe was commissioned by McDonalds in 1979 from Tyson Food and when it became a McDonalds product starting in 1980.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is ammonia put in glass cleaner?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-18)

The Daily Affirmation

The Dekes won there first playoff game of the 2018 spring season.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I look like a thug?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-06-17)

La Connexion Francaise (2017-06-17)

coup de couteau = stab wound

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mange un sandwich de glace.
J'ai un coup de couteau dans ma pied.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-17)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I plow under my front lawn and re-plant it to grass that doesn't require a lot of water?

If we were really committed, could we watch every previous episode of Game of Thrones before the beginning of the next season?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished Starcraft II: Heart Of The Swarm this afternoon.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-16)

Today I Learned . . .

By following the instructions I managed to get Kodi/Titanium installed on my Android box.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a really good day of striking long clubs on the golf course today.  (but I couldn't putt)

I successfully upgraded the software build(s) on my Android TV box using only video instructions from the internet.

My Dad gave me a new golf glove to use.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-15)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a section of French books for young readers as Indigo.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

How come no one makes a "jumbo" chocolate covered granola bar?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-14)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got my Western Union transfer back.  Ahead of schedule.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are there some websites that only work some of the time at work?

Why do I endlessly bother myself?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-06-12)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai horreur de = I hate
la prise = hold, grip
la prise de courant = electric outlet
d'abord = at first. first
brancher = to plug in, to connect
la chaîne stéréo = stereo system

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mal de pied.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-12)

Today I Learned . .

There is a performance electric car (top speed 160 mph) that is reported to have a range of 400 miles and can charge in 9 minutes.  (assuming a high capacity charging station)

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-12)

Blog Question Of The Day


Should I use my historical "amount of time multiplied by average calories spent per time" calculation or use the calories spent calculation being given by my Fitbit?

Would my "work" laptop play Cities?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-11)

The Daily Affirmation

We won tonight's coed ball hockey game in shootout overtime with two girl goals.  After a first one in regulation to take the lead.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-11)

Today I Learned . . .

They can diagnose asthma from a blood test.

Act of Caring (2017-06-10)

Act of Caring

I told the girl running the Quiznos that the Coke canister needed changing on the fountain machine.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-10)

Today I Learned . . .

Three under par on a single hole is called an albatross.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-07)

Today I Learned . . .

Wonder Woman is actually a Greek goddess.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-07)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I want to apply to play on the Saskatchewan Men's Masters ball hockey team?

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-06)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I make the slo-pitch team worse by benching myself?

Act of Caring (2017-06-06)

Act of Caring

I had a serious problem with something today.  There was a distinct possibility that a skid could be lifted wrong and the member holding it up could fail.  I didn't know exactly what to do about it.  But I went and talked to a colleague and together we found a solution that make the most sense and looks like it will be a general improvement on what we've been doing so far.  I was relieved.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

I hit another home run tonight.

Act of Caring (2017-06-05)

Act of Caring 

I managed to get my laundry put away before quitting for the night.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I managed to get all my stuff done tonight - not counting that I didn't have enough charge to finish the grass completely.

The Predators evened the Stanley Cup Final at 2 games a piece.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

I almost finished the grass on two charges.  Do I need a new lawn mower?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-05)

Today I Learned . . .

9:30 on a cloudy night in June is too late to try cutting the grass.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a wi-fi enabled fitness tracking scale?

Should I buy more TV series on DVD/BluRay?  To complete existing collections?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-03)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe seems okay after an afternoon scare.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is there a home-based business that isn't 100% sales and/or multi-level marketing?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-06-01)

La Connexion Francaise

ceci = this
cela = that
c'est ça = that's right
ça = that (short for cela)

Dénombrement en français

Cela jeux de soccer n'était pas droit.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-01)

Today I Learned . . .

The sidewalk in front of St. Angela Catholic School was poured 20 years ago in 1997.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-01)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I refuse to help someone who wants to do something I believe to be patently unsafe?

Should I delay fixing the front door for a month to buy a new lawnmower?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-31)

Today I Learned . . .

The Trailer Park Boys made a guest appearance on Archer.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-31)

The Daily Affirmation

We won our third men's ball hockey game in a row.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

I hit a home run tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-29)

The Daily Affirmation

We won a tough ball hockey game tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can I put batteries in blue bin recycling?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-28)

The Daily Affirmation 

I went 4-5 at the plate today and did a work-man-like job of playing shortstop through two slo-pitch games.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-28)

Today I Learned . . .

There are, all-girl slo-pitch leagues.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-27)

Today I Learned . . .

Demi Lovato's carrer started on Barney & Friends.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-27)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I buy a new lawn mower?

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

When is all the losing going to stop?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a nice lunch today that included ice cream.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-26)

Today I Learned . . .

I don't know how to fold a dress.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I going to pay for all that running tomorrow?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-25)

The Daily Affirmation

We won another men's master soccer game and I ran 8.26 km (10,359 steps).

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished another book today.

I won my first men's ball hockey game of the spring season.  (The team had won two others in my absence)

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-24)

Today I Learned . . .

The YKK on your zipper stands for "Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikigaisha"

Dogs shouldn't drink cola.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-05-23)

La Connexion Francaise

cerise = cherry
en folie = wild

Dénombrement en français

J'aime Pepsi cerise en folie.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-23)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was a beautiful night for slo-pitch, especially in light of the weather they are promising us for the next couple of days.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I set my step goal back to 10,000/day?