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.