Monday, December 31, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-31)

Blog Question Of The Day

What percentage of people that advertise something on Buy & Sell actually manage to sell it?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-31)

La Connexion Francaise

ailleurs = elsewhere
écuelle = bowl
prier = pray
couler = flow
raconter = tell
fouiller = search
auparavant = previously
grossièrement = roughly
ficelle = string

Dénombrement en français

Ce livre a un chemin trés sinueux.


Sunday, December 30, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got 20,000 steps today with only one dog walk.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-30)

Today I Learned . . .

You can get a free HDMI cable from a Sasktel Store for your Max cable box.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-30)

La Connexion Francaise

liasse = bundle
replonger = relapse
grincer = grind
pesants = heavy
rayer = strike
affreux = frightful

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que ce serait arreter neigant.


Saturday, December 29, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-29)

La Connexion Francaise

sauter = jump
nettement = clearly
taux = rate
amitié = friendship

Dénombrement en français

Comment peux-je améliorer mon vocabulaire francaise?


Friday, December 28, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-28)

La Connexion Francaise

creuser = dig
piste = track
poussiéreux = dusty
lustre = chandelier
malhabile = unskillful
délices = delights
plaindre = complain
frotter = scrub
plancher = floor
ramasser = pick up
fiente = droppings
envahir = invade
entasser = heap

Dénombrement en français

Le chat veut aller dehors.  Je ne sais pas pourquoi.


Thursday, December 27, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-27)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why is "California Golden Seals" the top suggestion in Facebook Groups for me?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-27)

La Connexion Francaise

couronner = crown
autant = much
voleur = thief
souligner = underline
fouiller = search
monceaux = heaps of
bestiole = beast
araignée = spider

Dénombrement en français

C'est plus froid dehors ce matin.


Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-26)

Today I Learned . . .

You can rent/buy theatrical feature movies on Youtube.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-26)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Is it reasonable to conclude that a walk to the Circle K would be 200 steps shorter if I walked on the east versus the west side of the street?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-26)

La Connexion Francaise

gonfler = inflate
avis = view
avouer = confess
affamer = starve
soupirer = sigh
solder = settle
échec = failure

Dénombrement en français

Je suis déterminé à ne pas échouer avec my nouveau Montre Apple.


Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-25)

Today I Learned . . .

The Government of Canada is doing a massive renovation of the Centre Block of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa that is going to take 10-15 years to complete.

Act of Caring (2018-12-25)

Act of Caring 

We installed the new TV this afternoon to full working glory.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-25)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I add all the Surviving Mars DLC to my install of the game?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-25)

The Daily Affirmation

My constant argument for the past several months was settled with today's Christmas present from Holly.  She got me an Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-25)

La Connexion Francaise

rembourser = refund
ramasser = pick up
matalas = mattress
aiguille = needle
ourlet = hem
rallonger = extend
nabot = runt
coudre = sew
garde-robe = wardrobe
serrer = tighten
fesses = buttocks
déchirure = tear
bourrer = stuff
lâcher = blurt
glousser = cluck

Dénombrement en français

Joyeux Noël!!


Monday, December 24, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-24)

La Connexion Francaise

paillasse = clown
ventre = belly
fredonner = hum
paupières = eyelids
ecorce = bark
saule = willow
loup = wolf

Dénombrement en français

Je suis allant avoir un grand jour.


Sunday, December 23, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-23)

La Connexion Francaise

guérir = cure
débarrasser = get rid of
dresser = train
diriger = lead

Dénombrement en français

Pourqoui est-ce que mon stéréo n'a pas le bruit?


Saturday, December 22, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-22)

La Connexion Francaise

bourse = stock exchange
remuer = stir
touiller = toss
vitre = window
fiole = flask
éblouir = dazzle
anodins = harmless

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fini peindre.


Friday, December 21, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-21)

La Connexion Francaise

autant = much
appuyer = support
grimper = climb
demeure = dwelling
épouvantable = terrible
cernes = dark circles
se pencher = lean
jacasser = yap
suraiguë = shrill
tenter = try
bouleverser = upset
ceinture = belt

Dénombrement en français

J'etait bouleverser ce matin.

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-12-20)

Act of Caring

I got lots of things done tonight:
  1.  Got my Dad's present
  2.  Picked up my pills from Safeway
  3.  Bottled wine until we ran out of bottles
  4.  Put the first coat of paint on the new pieces of the entertainment centre.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

Zoe looks so pretty with her fur trimmed.

Holly says this year's wine tastes great.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-20)

La Connexion Francaise

quiconque = whoever
enfreindre = infringe
crachoter = sputter
franchir = cross
échelle = ladder
fuite = flight
guère = hardly
ivrogne = drunk
paresseux = lazy
témoin = witness

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas été paresseux ce semaine.



Wednesday, December 19, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished all my Christmas present wrapping tonight.

Act of Caring (2018-12-19)

Act of Caring

We tested all the pear wine and its good to bottle.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is there an Air Miles promotion for Old El Paso taco seasoning every week?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-19)

La Connexion Francaise

puisque = since
soulager = relieve
constat = finding
éloigner = remove
sceller = seal
gémir = moan
clouer = nail

Dénombrement en français

Je suis très occupé aujourd-hui.



Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

How many calories did I consume in that enormous potluck lunch?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-18)

La Connexion Francaise

forcément = necessarily
jurer = swear
gré = will
douer = endow
chiffres = statistics
gérer = manage
sauterelle = cricket
pareil = the same
gratter = scratch
crâne = skull

Dénombrement en français

Je n'etais pas efficace aujourd-hui.


Monday, December 17, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I have won the week in fantasy football and will play for the championship next weekend.

Act of Caring (2018-12-17)

Act of Caring

I wrapped all my presents save one for which I don't have a box.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-17)

La Connexion Francaise

déverrouiller = unlock
fusiller = shoot
perte = loss
confier = entrust
à propos = about

Dénombrement en français

Je suis accablé de trop travail.


Sunday, December 16, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I was 2-0 on jersey choices for today's NFL games.

Act of Caring (2018-12-16)

Act of Caring 

I bought shower hooks to replace the wire that was holding up my plastic multi-hangers.  They wouldn't fit because they had a metal ball welded on the end.  I found my mini rotary tool.  Bought mini cutting wheels for it.  I cut off all the balls from the hooks.  Now I've replaced all the hangers that had wire and the closet bar is much easier to sort and slide.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-16)

La Connexion Francaise

vide = empty

Dénombrement en français

J'ai comprendu chaque mot sur la deux pages en francais ce matin.


Saturday, December 15, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do people drive unnecessarily slow?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-15)

La Connexion Francaise

renchérir = trump
empêcher = prevent
réellement = actually
proches = relatives
souligner = underline
leurrer = lure
déplut = displeased
tromper = deceive
tordre = twist

Dénombrement en français

Ma estomac est tordu.

Friday, December 14, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-14)

La Connexion Francaise

guérir = cure
tournebouler = mix up
soulager = relieve
subir = undergo
loisir = leisure
voleur = thief
funeste = disastrous
tenue = outfit

Dénombrement en français

Je commence à détester travailler en Inventor.



Thursday, December 13, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-12-13)

Act of Caring

I finally managed to get the stain off the bottom of the toilet seat.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

I logged another hour in Cities and still no signs of a mass extinction.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-13)

Today I Learned . . .

67% of adults under 50 carry the herpes virus.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-13)

La Connexion Francaise

emboîter = follow suit
barbe = beard
bonimenteur = barker
mépris = contempt
poil = hair

Dénombrement en français

Je dois travailler très vite sur ma design cet après-midi.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-12-12)

Act of Caring

I hauled out two trips worth of garbage.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I played Cities for 3 hours and there was no sign of a mass extinction.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-12)

Today I Learned . . .

They have a drug you can take to prevent your body from being infected by HIV.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-12)

La Connexion Francaise

serrer = tighten
royaume = kingdom
reprendre = resume
aise = easy

Dénombrement en français

J'ai atteindu rien sur ma travail ce matin.


Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-11)

Today I Learned . . .

Pain in the lower-left abdomen is indicative of bowel distress.

A real luffa sponge (not the synthetic plastic version) comes from a gourd (like a cucumber).

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-11)

La Connexion Francaise

éperdument = madly
soigner = treat
haillons = rags
radoucir = soften
esquisser = sketch
aisselles = armpits
éberlué = dumbfounded

Dénombrement en français

Je sens comme si je suis courant alors vite que je vais tomber.


Monday, December 10, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-10)

La Connexion Francaise

émeute = riot
assener = thump
décousu = desultory
ralentir = slow down
gronder = scold
fier = proud/trust
vif = bright

Dénombrement en français

Je sens comme si j'ai besoin de ralentir à mon travail.


Sunday, December 09, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-09)

La Connexion Francaise

effondrer = collapse
cauchemar = nightmare
au fond = basically
encoignure = corner
contourner = get around
coutumière = customary
tandis que = while
inconscient = unconscious
bourdonner = buzz
volte-face = turnabout
carrure = shoulders
soupirer = sigh
maugréer = grumble

Dénombrement en français

Tandis que je lire mon livres, les animaux domstiques dormir.

Saturday, December 08, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-08)

La Connexion Francaise

logis = dwelling
fournir = provide
adosser = lean
ruisseler = stream
sueur = sweat
chuchoter = whisper
dépêche = telegram
éploré = tearful
haine = hatred
sur-le-champ = right away
croassement = croaking
fondre = melt

Dénombrement en français

Mon logis est très chaud et heureux ce matin.

Friday, December 07, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-12-07)

Act of Caring 

I didn't fight about it and just went to the walk-in clinic when I sustained a cut to the face in hockey.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-07)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly brought me a Cherry Coke/Lime Crush Froster from the Circle K to have with our Little Caesars Bacon Box Set.  Life is good.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-07)

La Connexion Francaise

glisser = slip
méfiance = mistrust
plafond = ceiling
recroqueviller = cower
gérer = manage
abstenir = refrain
toiser = eye scornfully

Dénombrement en français

J'ai méfiance de gérant mon travail.


Thursday, December 06, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

What would the world be like with no tomatoes?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-06)

La Connexion Francaise

tourbillon = whirlpool
basculer = toggle
vif = bright
emmener = bring
angoisser = anxious
piétiner = trample
bousculade = rush
évanouir = faint
soulagement = relief
diriger = lead
en courant = running
cheville = ankle
élan = momentum
coup de main = help

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de un coup de main vers ma tête.


Wednesday, December 05, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-05)

The Daily Affirmation

We finished the Hugh Hefner Story on Amazon Prime tonight.

Act of Caring (2018-12-05)

Act of Caring

I did an APEGS survey this morning.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does accomplishing plans take so much time?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-05)

La Connexion Francaise

pareil = the same
sauf = except
suie = soot
aile = wing
roturier = commoner

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que ça prend trop temps faire tout choses?

Tuesday, December 04, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Are my Amazon Marketplace items going to arrive in time?

Does the world need a herpes song?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-04)

La Connexion Francaise

agenouiller = kneel
dallage = paving
lèvre = lip
fuir = run away
enfler = swell
avis = view
oser = dare
effiler = thinning
griffes = claws
mince = thin

Dénombrement en français

L'homme-oiseau est impressionnant.

Monday, December 03, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I collect Fleshlights?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-03)

The Daily Affirmation 

I made two calculated moves in fantasy football this week and they both turned out to be poor moves.  Nevertheless the remaining team pulled it together, with Travis Kelce in the lead, to bring me to a 26 point win. 

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-03)

La Connexion Francaise

demeurer = remain
tirer = shoot
machinalement = by rote
bouger = move
constater = note
bousculer = shove
gémisse = groan
comprimer = compress
froisser = offend, wrinkle
tressaillir = start
glapir = yelp
bercer = rock

Dénombrement en français

La dernière partie de mon livre francais etait très solennel.


Sunday, December 02, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

Travis Kelce single-handedly won my week in fantasy football   >8-D

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-02)

La Connexion Francaise

lorgner = ogle
déboires = woes
encre = ink
debout = standing

Dénombrement en français

Je ne pense pas que je serais debout bientôt.

Saturday, December 01, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

Tonight's prime rib turned out great!

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-01)

Today I Learned . . .

You can buy prime rib at the Bulk Cheese Warehouse.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-01)

La Connexion Francaise

cheminement = path
témoigner = bear witness
perruque = wig
îlot = small island

Dénombrement en français

J'ai ordinaire pression de sang ce matin.  C'est bien.


Friday, November 30, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-30)

La Connexion Francaise

parages = around
coude = elbow
souligner = underline
écarquiller = widen
don = gift
éberluer = mesmerize

Dénombrement en français

Je suis devant de programme.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I start a new city?

Thursday, November 29, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in THREE hours of gaming today!

Today I Learned . . . (2018-11-29)

Today I Learned . . .

The Lego Dimensions gaming system has been discontinued.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-29)

La Connexion Francaise

demunis = needy
besogne = task
subvenir = support
diable = devil
guère = hardly
navré = heartbroken
aumônes = alms
demeurer = remain
epousseter = dust

Dénombrement en français

J'ai obtenu beaucoup choses fait aujourd-hui.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-29)


Blog Question Of The Day

How does a restaurant run out of beef at 1:30?

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-28)

La Connexion Francaise

suite = after
errer = wander
loqueteux = ragged
arborer = sport
lueur = glow
auparavant = previously

Dénombrement en français

Je ne peux pas dire si ma lecture est allé bien aujourd-hui.


Tuesday, November 27, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-27)

La Connexion Francaise

entrefaites = meanwhile
cimier = crest
vauriens = rascals
susdit = above mentioned
alpagues = collared
mordre = bite
poussière = dust
ennui = boredom

Dénombrement en français

Est-ce que je devrais décoller jeudi ou vendredi?


Monday, November 26, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-26)

La Connexion Francaise

puisque = since
ceinture = belt
glapir = yelp

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un mal jour.


Sunday, November 25, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-25)

The Daily Affirmation 

I personally played a very good game of ball hockey.

Act of Caring (2018-11-25)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up the kitchen counter substantially and did the dishwasher again.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-25)

La Connexion Francaise

démunis = needy
bousculer = shove
coude = elbow
grognements = grunts
parvenir = reach
guichet = counter
faufiler = sneak out
censés = supposed

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de decider que faire.



Saturday, November 24, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-24)

La Connexion Francaise

claquer = slam
branle = motion
bonder = overcrowd
enrouler = wrap
instar = like
parcourir = browse

Dénombrement en français

Je dois fixer mon ordinateur.


Friday, November 23, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-23)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Who has the time in their day to sit around thinking up mean tweets about celebrities?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-23)

La Connexion Francaise

enfourcher = bestride
pencher = lean
soumettre = submit
baisser = lower

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lutte avec ma lecture aujourd-hui.


Thursday, November 22, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I bought my first Christmas present of the season.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-22)

La Connexion Francaise

juron = oath
lugubre = dismal
fiole = vial
encre = ink
echevin = alderman
tâcher = stain
proche = close
promettre = promise
fiable = reliable
recvanche = revenge
fouine = weasel

Dénombrement en français

Je ne souhaite pas etre un fouine.


Wednesday, November 21, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-21)

La Connexion Francaise

balayer = sweep
jurer = swear
couler = flow
frapper = hit
au bout = at the end
attirer = atract
foudres = wrath

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas reussi vers mon but ce matin.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-20)

La Connexion Francaise

vif = bright
etonner = amaze
guère = hardly
acabit = ilk
braquer = shine
quelconque = any
apprêter = ready

Dénombrement en français

Je sens trop occupé.




Monday, November 19, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-11-19)

Today I Learned . . .

Tyreek Hill has a nose piercing.

Act of Caring (2018-11-19)

Act of Caring

I walked to the grocery store and got Azrael some wet food.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-19)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What could I buy for myself with $110?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-19)

La Connexion Francaise

amener = lead
monture = mount
selle = saddle
décocher = shoot
autant = much
emporter = carry

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini deux livres aujourd-hui.



The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I surprisingly won Yahoo basketball last week.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-18)

La Connexion Francaise

nacrer = pearled
ceinture = belt
coque = shell
blafrer = slash
estafilade = slash
cicatriser = heal
temoin = witness
rocailleuse = gravelly

Dénombrement en français

Nous devons redoubler d'efforts!!



Saturday, November 17, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I get rid of my projection TV?

Do my Porgs need names?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-17)

The Daily Affirmation

The Hilltops won the championship again.

Act of Caring (2018-11-17)

Act of Caring

I added water to the hot tub.

I took care of some grooming that had been bothering me.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-17)

La Connexion Francaise

piste = track
lascar = guy
remonter = ride up
jusqu'à = until
ralentir = slow down
chancelant = unsteady
à bout de souffle = breathless
hors = except
haleine = breath
donjon = dungeon

Dénombrement en français

Je ne veux pas faire n'importe quoi aujourd-hui.

Friday, November 16, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored three goals in Delco hockey today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-16)

La Connexion Francaise

soupçonnait = suspected
nettement = clearly
guère = hardly
laiton = brass
poitrine = chesy
maudit = damn
emporter = carry
fouiller = search

Dénombrement en français

Le chapitre de aujourd-hui n'etait pas éclairant.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-15)

La Connexion Francaise

courber = bend
écrata = aside
au fond = basically
foncer = charge
seuil = threshold
tapoter = tap
encadrement = framing
perruque = wig
écharpe = scarf

Dénombrement en français

Mon livre est devenant trés mysterieuse.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-14)

La Connexion Francaise

hausser = increase
avertir = warn
interloqué = speechless
tirer = shoot
verrou = lock
jurer = swear
pêne = bolt
coulisser = slide
froncer = frown
poignée = handle
ébahir = dumbfound
grinçant = creaky
gonds = hinges
déloger = dislodge
gâche = spoils

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est-ce qu'est passant dans mon livre!


The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I enjoyed my first trip to Rogers Place.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-11-13)

Today I Learned . . .

There are CFL trading cards.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-13)

La Connexion Francaise

ivrogne = drunkard
cuver = sleep it off
marmotter = mumble, mutter
paillard = ribald
effleurer = brush
aplatir = flatten
plis = folds
tablier = apron
décocher = shoot
combler = fill in
gazouiller = chirp
brievement = briefly
vif = bright
effraction = breaking in
bée = speechless
émouvoir = move

Dénombrement en français

Holly a un mauvais dos.

Monday, November 12, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-11-12)

Act of Caring

I got 10/10 hours on a vacation day.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I start playing an iPad game?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-12)

La Connexion Francaise

rougir = blush
subite = sudden
poing = fist
lorgner = ogle
cramoisi = crimson
menton = chin
tricot = knitting
bêtise = stupidity
emmener = bring
apporter = bring
écuelle = feeding bowl
civet = stew

Dénombrement en français

Ragoût et civet tous le deux signifie "stew".

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-11-11)

Act of Caring

I took care of my dog when she was upset today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-11)

La Connexion Francaise

au bout = at the end
rouspêter = grumble
inconnu = unknown
roucoulant = cooing
aubergiste = innkeeper
pouce = thumb
avenant = rider

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd-hui, nous souvenons.


Saturday, November 10, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-10)

La Connexion Francaise

écarquiller = widen
chambouler = upset
épousseter = dust
voler = steal
coffre-fort = safe
dessus = above
dessous = below
tôt = early
soigneusement = carefully
affolement = panic
mâcher = chew
demeurer = remain
avis = view
moue = pout
mendiant = beggar

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de plus livres de nutrition.


Friday, November 09, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-09)

La Connexion Francaise

farfouiller = rummage
bouger = move
paillasse = mattress
gré = will
revanche = revenge
seuil = threshold
fouiller = search

Dénombrement en français

C'est trop froid dehors!


Thursday, November 08, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-08)

The Daily Affirmation

My trip to the dentist was ultra-quick and effortless.

Act of Caring (2018-11-08)

Act of Caring

I called the dentist about my tooth.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-08)

La Connexion Francaise

enduire = coat
guingois = askew
rôtir = roast
dodeliner = nod
appuyer = support
souffler = blow
paillasse = clown
replonger = relapse
ranger = tidy
grimper = climb
escabeau = stool

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un autre bon jour de lecture.

Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-07)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is fried chicken pizza not a thing?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-07)

La Connexion Francaise

délabré = dilapidated
asile = asylum
frémis = shudder
fard = makeup
piquer = sting
tandis = while
appuyer = support
fêler = crack
chassieux = bleary
chantonner = hum

Dénombrement en français

Ma lecture en français est plus vite aujourd-hui.


Tuesday, November 06, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-06)

La Connexion Francaise

étouffer = choke
semelle = sole
chair = flesh
émeute = riot
témoin = witness

Dénombrement en français

Francais est plus amusement quand je n'ai pas besoin de recherchant chaque troisième mot.


Monday, November 05, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-11-05)

Today I Learned . . .

If you mouse over the number of people in a district, in an info window in Cities: Skyline, it will give you a popup of the demographic breakdown of the people.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-05)

The Daily Affirmation

Happiness is ... sharing the couch for the evening with your pets.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-05)

La Connexion Francaise

cuivre = copper
gémisse = groan
adoucier = soften
crisper = tense
deboutonner = unbutton
poitrine = chest

Dénombrement en français

Je crois que J'endormi bien mais Je ne pense pas clearement.

Sunday, November 04, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-11-04)

Today I Learned . . .

It is faster to charge a device from a wall adapter as they are rated for more current than a computer USB port.  USB 1.0 and 2.0 ports can only output a maximum of 500 mA.  A USB 3.0 port can delivery up to 900 mA.

Little Caesars closes at 10 PM on Sundays.  ...  I'm not a fan.

Act of Caring (2018-11-04)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up the kitchen this afternoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-04)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do referees have to make an effort to get out of the way of players?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-04)

La Connexion Francaise

esquisser = sketch
cracher = spit
chavirer = capsize
autant = much
guère = hardly
rentrer = go back, return
soulager = relieve
matelas = mattress
paille = straw
ruisseler = stream
lueur = glow
tousser = cough
poumons = lungs
pavot = poppy

Dénombrement en français

Ma lecture du français est pauvre aujourd'hui.

Saturday, November 03, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-03)

La Connexion Francaise

rabattre = tilt
ventre = belly
pencher = lean
redresser = straighten
enfin = finally
nettement = clearly
retrousser = roll up
parsemer = sprinkle
rousseur = redness
grandir = grow
quasiment = nearly
soigner = treat

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui en train de lire est allé mieux.



Friday, November 02, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

I scored a sweet goal in Delco hockey this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-02)

La Connexion Francaise

compère = accomplice
pencher = lean
dompter = subdue
mâchoire = jaw
nuque = neck
remporter = win
accablement = depression
scélérats = scoundrels
égratigner = scratch
sauter = jump
cou = neck
ventre = belly
déguerpir = clear off
honte = shame
oser = dare
peau = skin

Dénombrement en français

Je ne comprend pas assez mots.



Thursday, November 01, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-11-01)

Act of Caring

I changed my contact lenses this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-01)

La Connexion Francaise

ramasser = pick up
bagarre = fight
affoler = panic
planquer = stash
saisir = grab
heurter = knock
écraser = crush
manche = handle
menton = chin
alentours = surroundings
pardessus = above
taureau = bull
chapardeurs = scroungers
parvenir = reach
châtains = brown
griffer = scratch

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lutté avec ma lirant aujourd-hui.


Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-31)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why does the raspberry iced tea/lemonade that I make at work always taste more lemon-y than the same recipe that I make at home?

Act of Caring (2018-10-31)

Act of Caring 

I picked up a bunch of little bits of paper on the floor in the hallway at work.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-31)

The Daily Affirmation 

Microsoft gave me a refund, when I asked, on the XBox Live Gold subscription I wasn't going to use.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-31)

La Connexion Francaise

escroc = crook
bousculer = shove
filer = spin
gourdin = cudgel
déchirer = tear
creux = hollow
poing = fist
renifler = sniff
blème = pale
goutte = drop
balbutier = stammer
tenter = try
fondre = melt

Dénombrement en français

Le lirant de aujourd-hui etait sur un bagarre.


Tuesday, October 30, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I managed to list all 31 NHL teams without having to look up any or rely on hints.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-30)

La Connexion Francaise

fendre = split
braquèr = shine
pivoine = peony
soumettre = submit
échevins = aldermen
glisser = slip
creux = hollow
mépris = contempt
escroquer = swindle

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mépris pour mon cuisses ce me tourment.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do elephants ever worry about being fat?

What is the NHL team with the worst name?

Monday, October 29, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-29)

La Connexion Francaise

ondulés = wavy
perruque = wig
tache = spot
poignet = wrist
cuisses = thighs
toiser = eye scornfully
mépris = contempt
balivernes = nonsense
renfrogner = scowl
témoin = witness

Dénombrement en français

Mon cuisses est endolori après faisant poids hier.


Sunday, October 28, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-10-28)

Act of Caring

I loaded the green bin with leaves and filled the ice bucket.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-28)

The Daily Affirmation

We won our ball hockey game tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-28)

La Connexion Francaise

meunier = miller
volte-face = about-face
tignasse = wig
bouclée = curly
gamine = little girl
aguets = lookout
piocher = draw
coffret = box

Dénombrement en français

Mon chien prend trop de la canapé.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-10-27)

Act of Caring

I helped a guy with directions.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-27)

La Connexion Francaise

tablier = apron
boucher = butcher
cantonade = anycast
gémisse = groan
rugir = roar
crisper = tense
allécher = entice
détourner = divert
couenne = rind
cochon = pig
parier = bet
accroitre = increase
avoine = oat
brebis = sheep

Dénombrement en français

Ma chemise nouveau as un odeur.

Friday, October 26, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a quality goal in Delco hockey today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

How good would a MLB player be at slo-pitch?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-26)

La Connexion Francaise

éventaires = trays
fournir = provide
craintive = fearful
chaland = barge
denrées = food
entasser = heap
charrette = cart
puanteur = stench
crotin = dung
subir = undergo
ecureuils = squirrels
remplir = fill
riposter = hit back

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas pourquoi j'obtiens le grande boisson.




Thursday, October 25, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-25)

The Daily Affirmation

Happiness is, a cat in your lap and no reason to have to get up.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-25)

Today I Learned . . . 

Bluetooth head phones are not allowed on an Air Canada flight.

There are charging stations in the Millar Ave Taco Bell.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-25)

La Connexion Francaise

bout = end
botte = boot
repousser = repel
rougir = blush
fouiller = search
partout = all over
nid = nest
planche = board
branlante = rickety
debout = standing
lâcher = release
avis = view
fond = background
tort = wrong
génie = genius
jadis = formerly
déprimant = depressing
bée = speachless
chatoyant = shimmering
soie = silk
voûte = vault

Dénombrement en français

Je n'aime pas aller loin de maison.



Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-23)

Today I Learned . . .

BART testing originated from a lab in Regina.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-23)

The Daily Affirmation

A new Cities expansion was released today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-23)

La Connexion Francaise

rédiger = write
plume = feather
soulager = relieve
roucouler = coo
soucier = worry
nid = nest

Dénombrement en français

Je m'inquiète trop.



Monday, October 22, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I won big in fantasy football tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-22)

La Connexion Francaise

grumeaux = lumps
éparpiller = scatter

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de plus efficacité.


Sunday, October 21, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-10-21)

Act of Caring

I added a pail of water to the hot tub.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

From where to onions originate?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a good time playing ball hockey today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-21)

La Connexion Francaise

bec = beak
boulanger = baker
fournée = batch
pelle = shovel
lorsque = when
bondir = leap
tabouret = stool
pousser = push
susauter = jump
envoler = fly
effarocher = startle
désinvolture = flippancy
au fond = basically
soupire = sigh
tremper = soak

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas energie ce matin.

Saturday, October 20, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-20)

La Connexion Francaise

débarras = storeroom
plafond = ceiling
cuve = tank
entreposer = store
enchâsser = enshrine
debout = standing
bêtement = foolishly
sidérer = flabbergast
fatras = mess
aiguilles = points
abasourdi = thunderstruck
sautiller = hop
picorer = peck
ratisser = rake
feuille = leaf

Dénombrement en français

Je vais ratisser feuilles cet après-midi.

Friday, October 19, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

I scored my first goal of the Delco hockey season today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-19)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Is $3.29 a good price for a couple of hours of entertainment?

Why do I always want to type "enchancements" for "enhancements"?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-19)

La Connexion Francaise

avis = biew
lourdement = heavily
autant = much
remémorer = remember
débrouiller = untangle

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite avoir plus concentration.



Thursday, October 18, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-18)

La Connexion Francaise

bourse = purse
tintement = jingle
peser = weigh
siffler = whistle
avenir = future
gâcher = mess
riposter = hit back
dus = due
volonté = will
hochement = nod
mastiquer = chew
gerbe = sheaf
miettes = crumbs

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que je suis dérangé chaque jour.



Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-18)

Today I Learned . . .

You can't put a TE in the W/R slot in Yahoo fantasy football.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I love Little Caesars bacon pizza!

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-17)

La Connexion Francaise

bourse = stock exchange
remplir = fill
ebahir = dumbfound
fournir = provide
mirer = begin
arborer = sport
écusson = shield
pourpoint = doublet

Dénombrement en français

Mon apres-midi est allé mieux que mon matin.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-17)

Blog Question Of The Day 


What is a suitable epithet that is both reasonable to utter in mixed company and yet vile enough to convey one’s frustration with a person’s performance?

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-16)

La Connexion Francaise

vide = empty
avoine = oat
fût = barrel
linge = washing
emballer = pack
refouler = repress
bénir = bless
deranger = disturb
débarrasser = get rid of
parole = speech
auparavant = previously
mélasse = molasses
répandre = spill

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas bien aujourd-hui.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-15)

Today I Learned . . .

Little Caesars currently has bacon wrapped crust pizza.

Act of Caring (2018-10-15)

Act of Caring

I pointed out to the cashier at Little Caesars that the terminal only read $1.55.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

I won NFL.com fantasy football this week.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-15)

La Connexion Francaise

corvées = chores
tordre = twist
aisé = easy
mendier = beg
balbutier = stammer
claudiquer = hobble
souivenir = remember
dénuement = destitution
quasiment = nearly
héberger = shelter
empocher = pocket
emplir = fill
filer = spin

Dénombrement en français

Je suis sensant tres dérangé cet dejeuner.

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-14)

Blog Question Of The Day 

I'm not talking about a no-rules spending spree but should I feel free-er than I do to buy toys and gadgets for myself?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-14)

Today I Learned . . .

You can order low-cost replacement Fitbit chargers on Amazon.

Act of Caring (2018-10-14)

Act of Caring 

I got all the leaves in the yard raked up.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-14)

La Connexion Francaise

racler = clear, scrape
balayer = sweep
pareil = the same
déchiffrer = decipher
atteler = harness
tâche = task
éclat = flake
tenter = try
apaiser = soothe
comptoir = counter
rapiécer = patch
crasseux = filthy
croûte = curst
verrue = wart
pire = worst
rouler = roll
fange = mire
jérémiades = whining
soulager = relieve
mendier = beg
boitiller = hobble
courber = bend

Dénombrement en français

Ce lirant etait trop difficule.

Saturday, October 13, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I enjoyed Venom tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-13)

La Connexion Francaise

aussitôt = as soon
en tant = as
chaleur = heat
astres = stars
parvenir = reach
rompre = break up
sceau = seal
auparavant = previously
repérer = spot
résoudre = solve
léguer = devise
serrer = tighten
empêcher = prevent
receler = conceal
casse-tête = brain teaser
essuyer = wipe
scruter = scan

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite résoudre l'enigme de l'estomac de le chien.

Friday, October 12, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-12)

Connexion Francaise

ecarquiller = widen
opiner = nod
perroquet = parrot

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fatigué de tout les reunions.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-11)

Today I Learned . . .

More people than you know take psychiatric medication.

You can't pass a HD TV signal on coaxial cable.

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-11)

Connexion Francaise

apporter = bring
nettement = clearly
tabouret = stool
sauter = jump
diriger = lead
trahir = betray

Dénombrement en français

Je n'etais pas trés réussi ce matin.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-10)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Would I karate chop a snake?

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-10)

Connexion Francaise

hocher = shake
briser = break
soi = self
tache = task
vider = empty
pourpoint = doublet
élan = momentum
freiner = curb

Dénombrement en français

Je prend plaisir de lasagna sans boeuf.


Tuesday, October 09, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-09)

The Daily Affirmation

It took me two tries but I have beaten the latest level of Northgard.

I took both my fantasy football matches this weekend and I'm an identical 3-2 in both leagues.

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-09)

Connexion Francaise

ranger = tidy
avis = view
lutter = fight
fléau = scourge
ballot = bundle
claquemurer = sequester, coop
hausser = increase
gaspiller = waste
deviner = guess

Dénombrement en français

Je voudrais avoir paix d'espirit..

Monday, October 08, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-08)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Where can I get a really good pair of gloves?

Act of Caring (2018-10-08)

Act of Caring

I installed the new workout/hot tub room TV.

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-08)

Connexion Francaise

nettement = clearly
taupe = mole
moue = pout
pipelette = chatterbox
enjeu = stake

Dénombrement en français

Ces deux pages était facile.

Sunday, October 07, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I will win NFL.com fantasy football this week.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-07)

Blog Question Of The Day

How can I get the most out of my extra day off?

Act of Caring (2018-10-07)

Act of Caring

I raked leaves on the back lawn again.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-07)

Today I Learned . . .

I didn't spend any money on gas during my September credit card cycle.

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-07)

Connexion Francaise

poing = fist
avenir = come up
perdurer = contine
chope = mug
vide = empty
pillards = looters
quiconque = whoever

Dénombrement en français

La chope du thé est dans ma poing.

Saturday, October 06, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished two levels of Northgard tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

What is wrong with my elbow?

Act of Caring (2018-10-06)

Act of Caring 

I raked up the leaves in the yard this afternoon.

I added water to the hot tub before getting in.

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-06)

Connexion Francaise

franchement = frankly
guère = hardly
foulée = stride
calèches = carriage
fuir = flee
arpenter = survey
accabler = overwhelm
hocher = shake
chenue = hoary

Dénombrement en français

Le chien est sur le sol au lieu le canapé.

Thursday, October 04, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-04)

The Daily Affirmation

My new game "Northgard" is good.

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-04)

Connexion Francaise

bilan = balance sheet
alourdir = weighing
orfèvre = goldsmith
frissons = chills
empirer = get worse
nier = deny
cou = neck
aisselle = armpit
aine = groin
pavot = poppy

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas les frissons et n'ai pas besoin de le pavot.


Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-03)

Connexion Francaise

décharné = emaciated
ficelle = string
amadouer = coax
ravaler = swallow
autant = much
toile = canvas
nappage = topping
luisant = gleaming
bienveillant = benevolent
émousser = blunt
loucher = squint
tromper = deceive

Dénombrement en français

Je suis inquiete a propos mon manquer de progrès.


Tuesday, October 02, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I bought a new game!

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-02)

Connexion Francaise

tasser = tamp
siège = seat
rentrer = return
étui = case

Dénombrement en français

Mon docteur pense que je devrais prendre un pilule.


Monday, October 01, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-10-01)

Act of Caring

I did all my upgrades to Mojave.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally figured out how to sort my health data into continuous tables more complimentary to graphing as "Timelines".

I updated all my Mac computers (that were eligible) to Mojave.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-01)

Today I Learned . . .

The FILTER function (in Google Sheets) can be used to condition a group of data into a new set with values of a certain condition (like blank cells) excluded (or included) in the new set.

FILTER(A2:B26, A2:A26 > 5, D2:D26 < 10)


Connexion Francaise (2018-10-01)

Connexion Francaise

amitié = friendship
entrepôts = warehouses
au fil = over
renfermer = contain
épuisé = out of print
fardeau = burden
vers = towards
officine = pharmacy
envahir = invade

Dénombrement en français

Mon cerveau renferme épuisé penses.


Sunday, September 30, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-09-30)

Today I Learned . . .

Trampoline is a good way to elevate one's heart rate.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

After four consecutive weeks of watching the Raiders they finally won a game.

Act of Caring (2018-09-30)

Act of Caring

I took out the cat box and the garbage this afternoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should we outlaw public speech that purposefully misrepresents proven truth?

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-30)

Connexion Francaise

mitigés = mixed
brume = mist
tousser = cough
virevolter = whirl
décocher = shoot
courroucer = anger
rougir = blush
effarer = flurry
chevrotante = quavering
cendres = ashes
empourprerent = flushed

Dénombrement en français

J'ai sentiments mitigés a propos mon couer.


Saturday, September 29, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why can't you buy a DuraCell or Energizer car battery?

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-29)

Connexion Francaise

s'élançer = rush
roucouler = coo
crouler = crumble
aussitôt = immediately
crépiter = crackle
sifflement = whistling
étincelle = spark
jaillir = shoot
avouer = confess
eblouissant = dazzling

Dénombrement en français

J'ai non idée qu'est allant sur dans ce livre.

Friday, September 28, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-09-28)

Today I Learned . . .

Dillon got a new job.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I condition myself to write more things down?

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-28)

Connexion Francaise

remplir - fill
geste = gesture
balayer = sweep
diriger = lead
etincelle = spark
moulin = mill
embraser = set ablaze
peste = plague

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd-huis française est tout à propos feu.


Thursday, September 27, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-27)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does my iced tea recipe taste better at home compared to when I make it at work?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I had the most delightful giggle today.

The earphone company gave me a partial refund because I have a technical glitch with my earphones.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-09-27)

Today I Learned . . .

It costs $60/plate for roast beef at a catered dinner at the Bessborough.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-27)

Connexion Francaise

faillite = bankruptcy
soulever = raise
vélin = vellum
sciure = sawdust
amorce = primer
saisir = grab

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite saisir l'amorce.


Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-09-26)

Act of Caring 

I cleaned up all the little bits of paper on the floor in the bathroom again.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-26)

Connexion Francaise

piquant = quill
hérisson = hedgehog
empailler = stuff
rebord = flange
souffler = blow
lorgner = ogle
crever = die
moedit = bit
lèvre = lip
au bout = at the end
dessus = above
plisser = fold
echapper = escape
amorce = bait

Dénombrement en français

Je va lorgner mon appât.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I bad at making decisions?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-09-26)

Today I Learned . . .

expurgate - remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a book or account)

feckless - lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished my French book today.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-25)

Connexion Francaise

à propos = about
raconter = tell
cible = target
désormais = henceforth

Dénombrement en français

Malheureusement, je pense que j'ai une mal du dent.

Monday, September 24, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finally won fantasy football.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I tilt at windmills?

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-24)

La Connexion Francaise

remporter = win

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un jour bien de livrant en francais.


Sunday, September 23, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-09-23)

Act of Caring

I added two buckets of water to the hot tub this afternoon.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-23)

The Daily Affirmation

When you can't get anything done on a lazy Sunday afternoon because you always have one or the other of your pets in your lap, that's a good problem to have.

Its also super-nice when you can sit in your own hot tub on a September afternoon when its unseasonally snowing.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-09-23)

Today I Learned . . .

Philip Rivers holds on place kicks for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-23)

La Connexion Francaise

entamer = start
debarrasser = get rid of
inonder = flood
abondamment = profusely
vivante = alive

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite debrarasser ma rhume mais je suis vivante.

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-22)

La Connexion Francaise

pourparlers = talks
regain = upsurge
rompre = break up
emparer = take
agrandir = enlarge

Dénombrement en français

Ma rhume ne fini pas.

Friday, September 21, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I a mean person?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-09-21)

Today I Learned . . .

It requires a third-party app (of which there are several) but you can do sleep tracking with an Apple Watch.

Canada Post made $74 million (before tax) in 2017.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-21)

La Connexion Francaise

peupler = populate
deloger = dislode
echouer = fail
amener = lead
saper = undermine
gendre = son
cédant = transferor

Dénombrement en français

Mon nez est branché.

Act of Caring (2018-09-21)

Act of Caring

I re-filled the sugar bowl in the kitchen at the office this morning.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-20)

La Connexion Francaise

emparer = take
gestion = management
chute = fall

Dénombrement en français

Mon rhume est améliorer.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-19)

La Connexion Francaise

pendre = hang
proie = prey
élu = elected
rompre = break up
heurter = strike
limoger = sack

Dénombrement en français

Ce problème est très difficile comprendre.


Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-18)

La Connexion Francaise

dirigeant = leader
échouer = fail
éclater = burst
démissionner = resign

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite j'ai eu plus temps.


Monday, September 17, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-17)

La Connexion Francaise

demeurer = remain
tenter = try
chômeur = unemployed

Dénombrement en français

Je suis ayant un attaque anxiété.  C'est frustrant.


Sunday, September 16, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-15)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why do people have to be jerks?

Act of Caring (2018-09-16)

Act of Caring

I cleaned the kitchen this afternoon.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-16)

La Connexion Francaise

lutte = fight
duquel = whose
chaton = kitten
jeûner = fast
monticule = mound

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que je doit lutter sur tout?

Saturday, September 15, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-15)

The Daily Affirmation

The Metallica concert was awesome!

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-15)

La Connexion Francaise

envers = towards
fournir = provide
aise = easy
gré = will
approfondir = srengthen
reconnaissante = thankful
parcours = course

Dénombrement en français

Mon parcours prendra moi á le concert Metallica ce soir.

Friday, September 14, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-09-14)

Act of Caring

I went and talked to my financial advisor this morning.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Who invented the word "tremendous"?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished TWO books today!

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-14)

La Connexion Francaise

frapper = hit
franchir = cross
ranger = tidy
infime = tiny
têtue = stubborn

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce qu'il y a beaucoup pages vide à le fini de cet livre?

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-13)

La Connexion Francaise

porte-parole = spokesperson
fuir = flee
déraciner = uproot
dortoir = dormitory
bêtise = foolishness
auparavant = previously
bonté = goodness

Dénombrement en français

Mon visage était gelé pour longtemps.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-09-12)

Act of Caring 

I set up this year's batch of pear wine.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-12)

La Connexion Francaise

cogner = bump
chamailler = bicker
débordante = overflowing
écureuil = squirrel
lorsque = when

Dénombrement en français

Je suis trop chaud pour juste assis!


Tuesday, September 11, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-11)

The Daily Affirmation

We have poppy seed buns!

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-11)

La Connexion Francaise

plaindre = complain
pluie = rain
diriger = lead
hélas = alas

Dénombrement en français

Je plaint bruyamment sur Pentair.


Monday, September 10, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-10)

La Connexion Francaise

ramener = bring back
par la suite = thereafter
bouleverser = upset
lever = raise
vanter = boast
jalonner = mark out

Dénombrement en français

Je suis très bouleversé.


Sunday, September 09, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-09-09)

Act of Caring

I re-filled the chlorinator in the hot tub this afternoon.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-09)

La Connexion Francaise

taire = shut up
échouer = fail
faiblesse = weakness
jadis = formerly
parvenir = reach

Dénombrement en français

J'ai echoué á parvenant ma but.

Saturday, September 08, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I get on a curling team?

Act of Caring (2018-09-08)

Act of Caring 

I cooked Zoe's hamburger this morning so Holly could focus on getting ready for work.  Meanwhile I unloaded and then reloaded the dishwasher at the same time.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I had 145.4 fantasy points in TSN CFL Fantasy football.

I had closest to the pin at the Delco golf tournament.

I picked up a nice stack of books at Chapters-Indigo tonight.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-08)

La Connexion Francaise

parole = speech
assoupissement = slumber
pitreries = tomfoolery
debout = standing

Dénombrement en français

Je suis devant de programme.


Friday, September 07, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-07)

La Connexion Francaise

répit = respite
combler = fill in
fouiller = search
ordures = garbage
cicatrice = scar
soutenir = support
abri = shelter
concevoir = conceive
tuer = kill
epargner = save

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un matin bon.


Thursday, September 06, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-06)

The Daily Affirmation

The burger I BBQed for supper tonight was excellent.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-09-06)

Today I Learned . . .

Uncompressed video can stream appropriately across USB 3.0 whereas it can not on USB 2.0.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-06)

La Connexion Francaise

tapage = uproar
entourer = surround
vécu = lived
aînée = elder
surgir = arise
nulle = nothing
remémore = recalls
soulagement = relief
éveillant = awaking
accueillir = welcome
franchir = cross
amener = lead
autant = much
taquiner = tease

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de me calmer.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I put too much pressure on myself to be hyper-efficient?

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-05)

La Connexion Francaise

demeurer = remain
plutôt = rather
bagarrer = fight
poing = fist
verrouiller = lock

Dénombrement en français

Je demeure dans la bagarre avec mon indécision.


Tuesday, September 04, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-04)

La Connexion Francaise

papoter = chatter
là-bas = over there
vécu = lived
proche = close
pagaille = mess

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lu douze pages de nutrition.


Monday, September 03, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-03)

La Connexion Francaise

col = collar
poignée = handle
raccourcir = shorten
parfois = sometimes
gouffre = gulf
contraindre = constrain

Dénombrement en français

Mes animaux domestique doit se contraindre de ñ'être pas malade.

Sunday, September 02, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

I won fantasy baseball again.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-02)

La Connexion Francaise

bavardage = chat
déranger = disturb
esseulé = lonely
émerveiller = marvel
taches de rousseur = freckles
maillot = jersey
vêtu = dressed
ordonner = order

Dénombrement en français

C'est le jour de football.  Je porte mon maillot de football.

Saturday, September 01, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-01)

La Connexion Francaise

frayer = spawn
rétablies = restored
pu = could
sonnerie = alarm
enlever = take off
endroit = in law/place
remise = discount

Dénombrement en français

Mon nez est égouttage.

Friday, August 31, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-31)

Today I Learned . . .

Several of my old, burned CDs are corrupt.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-31)

La Connexion Francaise

ascenseur = elevator
n'importe = anything
naguère = formerly
taper = type
accapblant = overwhelming
côtoyer = rub
dévoiler = reveal
tiquer = wince
pagaille = mess
avaler = swallow

Dénombrement en français

Mon salade ne veut pas rester dans le bol de salade.

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-30)

La Connexion Francaise

empaqueter = pack
pourpre = purple
sursauter = jump
dissipées = dissipated
douce-amère = bittersweet

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est-ce que je devrais dire en francais?




Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-29)

Today I Learned . . .

O'Brians Event Centre has changed names to Coors Event Centre.

Act of Caring (2018-08-29)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up the garbage left over from the new deep freeze.

While outside doing garbage and watering the grass, I cleaned up the pears.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-29)

La Connexion Francaise

bûcheron = woodcutter
rouiller = rust
fer-blanc = tinplate
carnet = book
aisément = easily
éviter = avoid

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un inconnu mal du dent.



Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-08-28)

Act of Caring

I sent Holly money for the new deep freeze.

I set up the new deep freeze and started it cooling.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-28)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finished a book tonight.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-28)

La Connexion Francaise

amère = bitter
nerf = nerve
empecher = prevent
éclats d'os = bone chips
ôter = remove
endommage = damage
cligner = wink
convenablement = properly
se frayer = spawn
épaisseur = thickness
écouler = flow out
agacer = annoy
harceler = harass

Dénombrement en français

Est-ce que je t'agace?  Est-ce que je te harcele?



Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I too sensitive?

Monday, August 27, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-27)

The Daily Affirmation

We got a new deep freeze tonight.

Act of Caring (2018-08-27)

Act of Caring

I made supper tonight.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-27)

La Connexion Francaise

colis = parcel
écharpes = scarves
bouleversant = upsetting
déroutant = confusing
aveugle = blinded
soutien = support
tracasser = bother

Dénombrement en français

Devrais-je boire cette lait au chocolat?


Sunday, August 26, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-26)

Today I Learned . . .

Renee (Shannen Doherty) is wearing a Degrassi Junior High jacket during her opening scenes at the mall in Mallrats.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-26)

La Connexion Francaise

guérir = cure
puisse = can
entretenir = maintain
dessus = above
dessous = below
visée = sight
parole = speech
avirtir = warn
fausseté = falsity
parcours = course
taire = shut up
dorénavant = from now on

Dénombrement en français

Mon chien apparaît être trés endormi.

Saturday, August 25, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-25)

The Daily Affirmation

My batteries this morning were not marked as such but I got them on sale by $6.

I had my best week on CFL Fantasy Football.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I become a Boston Red Sox fan?

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-25)

La Connexion Francaise

tutrice = guardian
quoique = though
honte = shame
emprunter = borrow
à propos = about
parvenir = reach
aussitôt = immediately
frôler = graze

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un mal de tête.




Friday, August 24, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-24)

La Connexion Francaise

hayon = hatch
enfler = swell
enhahir = invade
songer = wonder
afin = to
soigne = cared for
au courant = aware

Dénombrement en français

J'ai pris plaisir en mon film ce matin.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-23)

Today I Learned . . .

The slogan "37" is not available for a license plate in Saskatchewan.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-23)

La Connexion Francaise

combler = fill in
lacune = gap
crier = yell
diriger = lead
d;abord = first
oter = remove
confier = entrust

Dénombrement en français

J'ai peut-être fini mon dessin pour Windigo.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I plant an apple tree from the seeds of a grocery store apple?

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-22)

La Connexion Francaise

cicatrice = scar
poursuivre = continue
tordu = twisted
mener = lead
tant = so
plaindre = complain
taille = cut
guérison = healing
âne = donkey
guérir = cure/heal

Dénombrement en français

J'ai nommé m'equipe au football Les Ânes.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-21)

The Daily Affirmation 

Watching TV tonight at one point there is the appearance of a long black paw across the top half of the screen as the cat tried to capture something in saw while sitting on top of the TV and then shortly later he fast-forwarded the show by sitting on the remote.

Act of Caring (2018-08-21)

Act of Caring 

I filled out a customer survey.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-21)

La Connexion Francaise

verser = pay
larmes = tears
tellement = so much
embetants = pesky
effrayant = frightening
paraître = appear
enflure = swelling
saillir = stand out
maux = ill

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mal de genou.  C'est blessé.  Ça saigne lentement.  Le bandage ne reste pas.

Monday, August 20, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-20)

Today I Learned . . .

In Dow's WAVE design software, under \Configuration, in the section where you can select units for the design, if you click the MORE button, it opens up considerably more units from which to choose.

Act of Caring (2018-08-20)

Act of Caring

I emptied the dishwasher at work this afternoon.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-20)

La Connexion Francaise

bouilloire = kettle
pluvieux = rainy
proprettes = neat
accueillir = welcome
ôter = take away
agrafles = staples
aiguilles = points
piquer = sting

Dénombrement en français

Nous avons gagné le championnat hier.


Sunday, August 19, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-19)

Today I Learned . . .

Taco Bell is open until 2 AM.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-19)

The Daily Affirmation

We won the Division 4 championship!

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-19)

La Connexion Francaise

enlever = take off
scie = saw
reins = waist
poumons = lungs
défaillir = faint
rater = miss
élue = elected

Dénombrement en français

Nous avons gagné ce matin et nous allons jouer pour le championnat ce apres-midi.

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-08-18)

Act of Caring 

I pointed out to a guy in the Macs that the lid wasn't fully on his drink.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-18)

La Connexion Francaise

ennui = boredom
aiguille = needle
cadran = dial
floue = blurry
etiendre = switch off
élancements = twinges
ôte = taken away
crâne = skull
enfler = swell

Dénombrement en français

Nous avons gagné tous les deux jeux ce matin.

Friday, August 17, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-17)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I buy an Android tablet?  (a real one, not a $50 hamstrung one)

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-17)

La Connexion Francaise

arracher = snatch
cerveau = brain
eclaboussure = splash
poudre = powder
tache = task
peau = skin
eprouver = experience

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un mal de tête encore auprès quatre jours.


Thursday, August 16, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-16)

Blog Question Of The Day 

How do I get rid of feelings of guilt over things things that didn't even happen?

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-16)

La Connexion Francaise

exaucer = grant
dessous = below
meurtrissure = bruising
gonfler = inflate
tordu = twisted
bouleverser = upset
exprimer = express
ressentir = feel
tortiller = twirl
mise = setting
poignet = wrist
soupirer = sigh
dessus = above
chemin = road

Dénombrement en français

Je suis lent ce matin.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-08-15)

Act of Caring

I did not send any of the venomous thoughts in my heart and instead wrote a direct, well pointed, professional response to a vendor that showed no appropriate behaviour for the matter being discussed.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-15)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a paved walking path that goes along 22nd Street, past Confederation Mall, The Superstore mall complex, through a park and in the bushes along the road walk, extending at least until the crosswalk at the Shaw Centre.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-15)

La Connexion Francaise

emprunter = borrow
larmoyer = weep

Dénombrement en français

J'ai frustration de cet contract.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-08-14)

Act of Caring

I sold Warren's seats for him this morning.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-14)

Today I Learned . . .

The Taco Del Mar on 51st Street has closed.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-14)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why do I save finger/toe nails?

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-14)

La Connexion Francaise

tenir - hold
tracasser = bother
empêcher = prevent
emparer = take
arpenter = survery
joindre = join
fond = background
auprès = nearby
tirer = shoot
dessus = above

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite j'ai eu un nounaours au lieu


Monday, August 13, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-13)

La Connexion Francaise

au cours = during
lancinant = throbbing
quelconque = any
engourdie = numb
secouer = shake
nounours = teddy bear
poignard = dagger
éteindre = turn off
carnet = book
bouger = move

Dénombrement en français

Il pleut ce matin, ce qui rend malheureux.

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-12)

La Connexion Francaise

hocher = shake/nod
bouger = move
secouer = shake
tellement = so much
paupière = eyelid
perdre = lose
puis = then
éveille = awake
soins = care
tendu = tense
ours = bear
peluche = plush
civière = litter
soulagement = relief
cou = neck
parvenir = reach
cauchemar = nightmare

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas eu un cauchemar le soir dernier.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy more things off the internet?

Saturday, August 11, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-11)

La Connexion Francaise

endroit = in law
éveillé = awake
cligner = wink/blink
biper = bleep
ronronner = purr
serrer = tighten
foulard = scarf
aumônière = chaplain
aussitôt = immediately
apaisantes = soothing
assoupie = dozing
convenablement = properly
lent = slow
aveuglante = blinding
crâne = skull
entrechoquer = clash
tinter = tinkle

Dénombrement en français

La fumée de le ouest a arrivé.  Ce n'est pas confortable respirer.

Friday, August 10, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-10)

Today I Learned . . .

Chloroform, bromoform and dibromochloroform (species of trihalomethanes (THMs)) are not considered genotoxic carcinogens according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on Drinking Water Quality (GDWQ).

(note: that was a lot of acronyms)

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-10)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What goes through someone's mind when they are getting a tattoo on their butt?

What obligation does someone have to stay to the end of the day when they are the last person in the office by a long margin?

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-10)

La Connexion Francaise

debout = standing
déçue = disappointed
enjeu = stake
avaler = swallow
attraper = catch
inonder = flood
entasser = heap
banc = bench
hayon = hatch
furibond = apoplectic
tressauter = jump

Dénombrement en français

C'est chaud et vent dehors cet après-midi.


Thursday, August 09, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-09)

Today I Learned . . .

I determined that I have logged 15,540 data points on my life so far in 2018.  That is an average of approximately 70 measurements/recordings daily.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-09)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What is appropriate first-aid for a blown hamstring?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-09)

The Daily Affirmation

We won both slo-pitch games and I hit an in-the-park home run.

NOTE: I would have had a second one but I blew a hamstring rounding first.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-09)

La Connexion Francaise

secouer = shake
tracasser = bother
serrure = lock
fouiner = snoop
bouleverser = upset
cauchemar = nightmare
ahrgneux = fractious
faufiler = sneak out

Dénombrement en français

J'ai moins de l'inquiet ce aujourd-hui.

Wednesday, August 08, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

What's a person supposed to feel like when they have idea how to solve a problem?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-08)

The Daily Affirmation

The iMac has been fixed and the charge for the work is less than I would have considered reasonable.

My Johnny Manziel Allouettes jersey has shipped.

Not only was the iMac fixed but the technician also did the basic OS install!

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-08)

La Connexion Francaise

terni = tarnished
trier = sort
auaparavant = previously
gosses = kids
eux = them
effrayant = scary
quiconque = whoever
surlendemain = two days later

Dénombrement en français

Je suis heureux que mon ordinateur est fixé.

Tuesday, August 07, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-07)

La Connexion Francaise

meurtriere = murderer
espoir = hope
avenir = come up

Dénombrement en français

Je suis en colere comme un meurtriere.


Monday, August 06, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-08-06)

Act of Caring 

I made the effort to check on London Drugs' capacity to fix the iMac since I was at the mall.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-06)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Does the grey in my beard make me look like an unwashed hobo?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-07)

The Daily Affirmation

The iMac is getting a new hard drive with a minimum of fuss.

I hit all my online goals for the day.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-06)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a lot of grey in my beard.

The electrical outlet by the breaker panel is linked to the one for the washing machine.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-06)

La Connexion Francaise

peupliers = poplars
sillonner = furrow
carnet = book
sirotant = sipping
pencher = lean
taquiner = tease
éclabousser = splash
éloignée = remote
répandre = spread
nier = deny

Dénombrement en français

Tout de ma famille semble bien ce matin.

Sunday, August 05, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-08-05)

Act of Caring 

I spent some time today doing lawn care.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I won fantasy baseball this week and should no longer be in last place.

I found my missing head cover when I went to the golf course on Saturday.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-05)

La Connexion Francaise

rencontrer = meet
soupirer = sigh
châle = shawl
tellement = so much
abattre = tear down
cible = target
téméraire = reckless
inconnue = unknown
oter = remove

Dénombrement en français

Zoe semble plus heureux depuis notre promenade.


Saturday, August 04, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-04)

The Daily Affirmation 

I was very close to a hole-in-one today.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-04)

La Connexion Francaise

courriel = email
lutte = fight
octroyer = grant
folie = madness
tiquer = wince
chamailler = bicker

Dénombrement en français

C'était un matin meilliere pour promenade chien aujourd-hui.

Friday, August 03, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-03)

Today I Learned . . .

Copperhead Road is not about cocaine.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-03)

La Connexion Francaise

noyau = core
devant = in front of
auparavant = previously
estrade = platform
balayer = sweep
noyées = drowned
poitrine = chest
nuages = clouds
amonceler = heap
guet-apens = ambush
par dessus = above
pupitre = desk

Dénombrement en français

Mon lirant au francaise est alle bien aujourd-hui.


Thursday, August 02, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-02)

La Connexion Francaise

pire = worst
os = bone
portail = portal
mégots = butts
emballages = packaging
joncher = strew
tas = heap
chèvre = goat
gribouiller = scribble
douille = socket
parsemer = sprinkle
plancher = floor
debout = standing

Dénombrement en français

Je sens terrible ce matin.  J'ai pensé que je meurs.


Wednesday, August 01, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-01)

La Connexion Francaise

foyer = home
pente = slope
fondre = melt
larmes = tears
partout = all over
lourds = heavy
devantures = storefronts
vitrines = showcases
béantes = gaping
étagères = shelves
vides = empty
grêles = spindly
nids = nests
braquées = steered

Dénombrement en français

Ma francaise est terrible.


Tuesday, July 31, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-31)

The Daily Affirmation 

We finally won a project that I worked on.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-31)

Today I Learned . . .

I can't shower and water the grass at the same time.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-31)

La Connexion Francaise

faner = wither
déçu(e) = disappointed
moitié = half
devant = in front of
battre = beat
soucier = worry
voeu = wish

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un voeu.  Je veux non plus soucier.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I order my Johnny Manziel Allouettes jersey this week?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I played outfield, made some hard throws, and there was no blinding pain.


Connexion Francaise (2018-07-30)

La Connexion Francaise

tarder = delay
brûlante = burning
dissiper = dispel
traiter = treat
appartenir = belong
sauvetage = rescue
fuite = flight

Dénombrement en français

Je suis en colere.

Sunday, July 29, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

Luis Castillo pulled a 17.7 lifting me to a fantasy baseball win.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-29)

Today I Learned . . .

You can buy beets in a can.

Act of Caring (2018-07-29)

Act of Caring

I took a shovel to more dandelions on the front lawn this afternoon.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-29)

La Connexion Francaise

écarter = spread
mener = lead
dû = of
franchir = cross
parcours = course
confondant = confusing
tirer = shoot
chantelants = tottering
démarrer = start
emprunter = borrow

Dénombrement en français

Le chien est vers le bas pour le jour.

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-07-28)

Act of Caring

I dug out more dandelions from my lawn this afternoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I have a sense of gratitude?

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-28)

La Connexion Francaise

saleté = dirt
tracasser = bother
éclater = burst
demeurer = remain

Dénombrement en français

Ç'est chaud dehors cet après-midi.

Friday, July 27, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-27)

La Connexion Francaise

gaîté = gaiety
pauvrete = poverty

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mal semble aujourd'hui.


Thursday, July 26, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-26)

The Daily Affirmation 

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

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-26)

La Connexion Francaise

bientôt = soon
pillonages = shelling
susciter = spark
soutien = support
tournure = twist

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas que faire sur softball ce soir.


Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-25)

La Connexion Francaise

fouetter = whip
lèvres = lips
carrure = shoulders
mensonge = lie
lubies = whims
pencher = lean
franchir = cross

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un injection dans mon epaule ce matin.  Ce n'est pas blesse.


Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-24)

La Connexion Francaise

tirer = shoot
apaiser = soothe
coûte = cost
rebours = countdown
éduquer = educate
agir = act
entretien = interview
ainsi = so

Dénombrement en français

Je suis etre méchant.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-24)

Today I Learned . . .

A person can't listen to Google Music and use Youtube at the same time.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished the Gordie Howe autobiography this morning.

I got my new shoes on sale.

Monday, July 23, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-23)

The Daily Affirmation

We won both slo-pitch games tonight.

Act of Caring (2018-07-23)

Act of Caring 

I defrosted my mini-fridge this afternoon.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-23)

La Connexion Francaise

au cours = during
mornes = dreary
à propos = about
châle = shawl
fond = background
fui = fled

Dénombrement en français

Je proteste silencieusement en le fond.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Would I feel better about myself if I had hair?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-23)

Today I Learned . . .

There are 488 calories in a medium McDonalds milk shake.

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-07-22)

Act of Caring 

I emptied the cat box this morning.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished a book this morning.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-22)

La Connexion Francaise

arpenter = survey
ourlets = hems
encolures = necklines
pénurie = shortage
luisant = gleaming
déambuler = strolling
partout = all over
fusils = guns
toit = roof
creuser = dig
acharnement = fury
frémi = shuddered
pilonner = shell

Dénombrement en français

L'estomac de le chien n'est pas heureux. C'est grognement.

M'estomac est grognement aussi.

La motivation est à un bas absolu.

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-21)

Blog Question Of The Day 

With the Apple TV now working, what should be my next project?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-21)

Today I Learned . . .

My component CD player from the 90's is dead.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-21)

The Daily Affirmation

The new receiver has made it possible to use the new Apple TV.

Act of Caring (2018-07-21)

Act of Caring

I actually dug out the dandelions on my lawn.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-21)

La Connexion Francaise

soucieuse = concerned
au fond = basically
ménage = household
propos = about
enterrement = burial
faufiler = sneak out
dehors = outside
serrer = tighten
attarder = linger
auparavant = previously
rouvrir = re-open
baisser = lower
soutenir = support
                                                                                                                           
Dénombrement en français

Il vent ce matin.  Je le n'aime pas.


Friday, July 20, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-20)

La Connexion Francaise

enfer = hell
désaccord = disagreement
soutenir = support
entrefaites = meanwhile
dessus dessous = upside down
hors = except
sourcils = eyevrows
épais = thick
parsemaient = dotted
joue = cheek
tournage = shooting
ailleurs = elsewhere
                                                                                                                             
Dénombrement en français

Je se suis pas calme.  J'ai un mal de tete.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is the only way to get rich through sales?

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-19)

La Connexion Francaise

sonore = sound
prseque = almost
empêcher = prevent
prochaine = next
mentir = lie
avouer = confess
pire = worst
dorénavant = from now on
                                                                                                                               
Dénombrement en français

Ma soupe c'était bien.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-18)

The Daily Affirmation

We won both slo-pitch games tonight.

The paint repair on my Equinox turned out fantastic!

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-17)

The Daily Affirmation 

The second half of my jersey shipment arrived today.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-17)

Today I Learned . . .

Sloths can swim.

The Guidelines For Canadian Drinking Water have an Aesthetic Objective of <= 15C for water temperature.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-17)

La Connexion Francaise

montrer = show
songer = wonder                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
Dénombrement en français

Que est-ce nous cuisinons?


Monday, July 16, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-16)

La Connexion Francaise

auparavant = previously
dû = of
coupures = cuts
endroit = location
rédiger = write
conte = tale
par-dessus = above
exaucer = grant
voeu = wish

Dénombrement en français

Mon voeu est être nageant.


The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I found the prescription that I thought I lost.

My jersey order is out for delivery today.

Sunday, July 15, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I fixed my bike, including the complication that came up, by myself.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-15)

La Connexion Francaise

raccrocher = hang up
puissante = powerful
certes = certainly
soutenir = support
fausseté = falsehood
patrie = country
émerveiller = marvel

Dénombrement en français

Je regarde un oiseau dehors le fenêtre.  C'est silencieux ce matin.

Saturday, July 14, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-14)

The Daily Affirmation

Ant-Man And The Wasp was enjoyable!

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does Facebook think I care about cars available on the Marketplace?

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-14)

La Connexion Francaise

parvenir = reach
souci = worry
poupées = dolls

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas beaucoup motivation ce matin.

Friday, July 13, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-13)

Today I Learned . . .

You can edit the start/end time of an activity on the Fitbit app.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

My second shipment has reached Canada.

My replacement headphones arrived.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-13)

La Connexion Francaise

emporter = carry
paroles = lrics, words
charrie = spoof
partout = all over
remplir = fill
envahir = invade
dedans = in
sotte = foolish
vide = empty

Dénombrement en français

Ma matin ñ'était pas vide.

Thursday, July 12, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-12)

The Daily Affirmation

My jersey order has landed in Canada.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-12)

Blog Question Of The Day 

If a container can't contain anything, does it even exist?

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-12)

La Connexion Francaise

poussière = dust
tenir - hold
mircros = microphones
semble = seems
reculons = backwards

Dénombrement en français

Je déteste les gens qui appelle demandant argent.


Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-11)

La Connexion Francaise

ferions = would
au cours = during
discours = speech
poignée = handle
ravies = thrilled
quiconque = whoever
aise = easy

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas ravi sur my rendez-vous docteur-les yeux.


Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-10)

La Connexion Francaise

soucieuse = concerned
serrer = tighten
éveillée = awake

Dénombrement en français

Ma semaine va mal.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Could the dog licking my head have lead to the pimple problem I'm experiencing?

Monday, July 09, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-09)

Today I Learned . . .

Do not subject yourself to a psychedelic experience on Facebook and the internet by being under the influence of prescription sleep medication.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I hit two in-the-park home runs tonight.

I'm getting free replacement headphones.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-09)

La Connexion Francaise

sûr = sure
tenir = hold
partout = all over
nerf = nerve
aléatoire = random
ensoleillées = sunny
sursasuter = jump
craquement = creak
ombre = shadow
bondir = leap
rouvrir = reopen

Dénombrement en français

J'ai rien mais problemes ce matin.

Sunday, July 08, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-08)

La Connexion Francaise

serrer = tighten
épargner = save
cible = target
hors = except
bientôt = soon
frapper = strike
deuil = mourning
entendre = hear
soi = self

Dénombrement en français

Je suis content avec un chien sur me genoux.


Saturday, July 07, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-07)

La Connexion Francaise

envoler = fly
dirigeants = leaders
songer = wonder
gaspillage = waste
métier = job
bouger = move
mettre = put
dont = whose
effrayant = scary
bêtises = foolery

Dénombrement en français

Le promenade de chien était bon ce matin.  Le météo était parfait.

Mon francaise est bon ce matin aussi.


Friday, July 06, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Who invented socks?

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-06)

La Connexion Francaise

ressentir = feel
dépit = spite
demeurer = remain

Dénombrement en français
.
Je suis lente aujourd-hui.


Thursday, July 05, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-05)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What am I going to do about my arm?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-05)

The Daily Affirmation

We won both slo-pitch games tonight and should be in first place now.

I hit another out-of-the-park home run tonight.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-05)

La Connexion Francaise

envahir = invade
milieu = middle
puisse = can
paraître = appear
pilonnages = shelling
dérouler = unroll
indemne = unscathed
tenter = try
boucher = butcher

Dénombrement en français

Mon lirant n'etait pas fort aujourd-hui.


Wednesday, July 04, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-04)

The Daily Affirmation

My Amazon order arrived a day early.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-04)

La Connexion Francaise

tellement = so much
ravies = thrilled
emprise = hold
bientôt = soon
prie = pray
grouiller = swarm
lendemain = next day
demeurer = remain
proie = prey
haut-parleur = loud speaker
décrété = decreed
mitoyen = dividing
rideaux = curtains
papoter = chatter
froncer = frown
sourcils = eyebrows

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas comment froncer les sourcils.


Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-04)

Today I Learned . . .

The medical term for "brain freeze" is sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.


Tuesday, July 03, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-03)

La Connexion Francaise

alors = so
essaim = swarm
tempête = storm
poussière = dust
tenter = try
vacarme = din
sourd = deaf
folles = crazy
dépêcher = hurry
ramasser = pick up

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de dépêcher à mon travail.


Monday, July 02, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

My jersey order finally shipped!

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-02)

La Connexion Francaise

claquement = slam
coup de feu = gunshot
grondement = roar
souffle = breath
coupé = chopped off
éclaté = bursts
cible = target
lutter = fight

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lutter m'elever ce matin.


Sunday, July 01, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-07-01)

Act of Caring 

I have planted more grass seed into my lawn.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-01)

La Connexion Francaise

sonner = ring
remercier = thank
eux = them
naguère = formerly
échelle = ladder
puits = well
jadis = formerly
inquiete = worry
ému(e) = moved, affected
vaincre = overcome
mise = setting
debout = standing
siège = seat
saluer = greeting

Dénombrement en français

J'ai pris mon soeur et famille á l'aeroport.


Saturday, June 30, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-06-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

I did over 20,000 steps today.

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-30)

La Connexion Francaise

soutenir = support
pareil = the same
faucon = falcon
oser = dare
ralenti = slow motion
fouiller = search
pardessus = above
genoux = knees
honte = shame
fusil = gun
pleureront = mourn
menacer = threaten

Dénombrement en français

Je ne comprend pas comment religion peut etre alors fort.


Friday, June 29, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-29)

La Connexion Francaise

désormais = henceforth
constater = note
enfer = hell
instaurer = establish
fouetter = whip
tuer = kill
profond = deep
frémir = shudder

Dénombrement en français

Je suis rentrer dans beaucoup promenades au'jourd'hui.


Thursday, June 28, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-28)

La Connexion Francaise

baisser = lower
rideaux = curtains
péché = sin
brûler = burn
miettes = crumbs
sursauter = jump
placard = cupboard

Dénombrement en français

Je veux baisser mon travail niveau.


Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-27)

La Connexion Francaise

poursuivre = pursue
nuire = harm
mêler = mix
détruire = destroy
chemin = path
rendre = return
nuage = cloud
mouche = fly
plein = full

Dénombrement en français

Je veux prendre un photo avec mon appareil que a été retourné.


Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-06-26)

Today I Learned . . .

It is approximately 100 steps closer to walk to the 3-way stop south of my house than it is to walk to the Macs north of my house.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-06-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Who has the time to add all the information that can be found on Wikipedia??

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-26)

La Connexion Francaise

bientôt = soon
exprimés = expressed
bout = end
aussitôt = immediately
souci = worry
ombre = shadow
ragots = gossip
pénible = annoying
centaine = hundred

Dénombrement en français

Religion est pénible dans une centaine façons.