Thursday, December 31, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-31)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally beat the level I was stuck on for 2 days.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-31)

La Connexion Francaise

civière = litter
ébranler = shake
châtiment = punishment
dépouiller = strip
picorer = peck
carrer = square
répandu = widespread
rugir = roar
assoiffer = thirst

Dénombrement en française

Mon écran n'est pas se comporter correctement.

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-30)

La Connexion Francaise

gaspiller = waste
fécond = fruitful

Dénombrement en française

Je n'ai aucune ambition aujourd'hui.

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-29)

La Connexion Francaise

ruer = kick
broyer = grind
rancune = grudge
gêner = annoy
cerf = deer

Dénombrement en française

Ce livre est finir dans un façon inattendu.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I got eight hours of sleep for the first time in a month last night.

For the third day in a row I went over 20,000 steps.

Monday, December 28, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-12-28)

Act of Caring

I took Zoe for a second dog walk this afternoon when she asked to go outside with me.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-12-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I break myself of this Pavlovian response to want to take my pills at 7:30 PM?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-28)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got 20,000 steps for the second day in a row.

I won third place in NFL.com fantasy football.

I got a "like" on a tweet reply from a minor celebrity.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-28)

La Connexion Francaise

cuivre = copper
rompre = break up
ensoleiller = sunny
pré = prairie/meadow
daim = suede

Dénombrement en française

Ce n'est pas ensoleille ce matin.

Sunday, December 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

All the jersey choices I made today came out on the winning side.

Act of Caring (2020-12-27)

Act of Caring

I did a major clean-up of the cat litter area in the basement this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-27)

La Connexion Francaise

amitié = friendship
épuiser = exhaust
grève = strike
saisir = grab
étoffer = flesh out
sanglier = boar
voile = sail
coque = shell
bastingage = rail
écrouler = crumble
gosse = kid
éclabousser = splash
ôter = remove
empoigner = grab
lutter = wrestle 

Dénombrement en française

Je ne suis pas terminer assez de tâches.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-12-27)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do they vacuum all the snow out of an NFL stadium for game day, if they have enough time between snow storms?



Act of Caring (2020-12-26)

Act of Caring

I did a wholesale upgrade of my "Sleep" tab and made it complaint for all entries to be before midnight on the night session in question.

Saturday, December 26, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in almost 2-1/2 hours of Madden tonight.  I had earned enough that I upgraded both my offensive and defensive lines to an OVR of 80.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-26)

La Connexion Francaise

débrouiller = unravel
dresser = draw up
remblai = bank
déboucher = unblock
hublot = porthole

Dénombrement en française

J'ai dépensé une heure fixant mon tableur de sommeil.

Thursday, December 24, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-24)

La Connexion Francaise

trancher = slice
réagir = react
tituber = stagger
amocher = mess up
ratrapper = catch up
écumer = skim
déchirer = tear
rideau = curtain
enjamber = climb over
bouger = move
caler = stall
abattre = tear down

Dénombrement en française

Zoe ne voulait pas marcher ce matin.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-23)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally beat the Reggie Bush level 2 mission.

I got 15,000 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-23)

La Connexion Francaise

tenter = try
saiser = grab
fauve = wild animal
ossement = bones
remuer = stir
entredechirer = tear
soie = silk
ramasser = pick up
pelote = ball
estomper = blur
luiser = shine
malsain = unhealthy
vilaine = ugly
plaie = wound
ronronner = purr
dérouler = unwind

Dénombrement en française

Ce livre est devient excitant.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-12-22)

Act of Caring

I stayed home all morning to let the hot tub repairman in, then spent over an hour filling it with water tonight so that it could heat, ready to use tomorrow.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-22)

 The Daily Affirmation

The hot tub is fixed, full of water and heating again.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-22)

La Connexion Francaise

ralentir = slow down
entailler = notch
jaillir = gush
lambeau = shred
fendre = split
quoique = though
plisser = crinkle

Dénombrement en française

Je n'aime pas attendre.

Monday, December 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I found out the hot tub is being repaired tomorrow.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-21)

La Connexion Francaise

tirailler = tug
foncer = charge
vestimentaire = clothing
folle = crazy woman
dévaler = run down
priver = deprive
tapis = carpet
plastron = chest plate
esquiver = dodge
pelot = ball
ficelle = string
élancer = thrust
égorger = slaughter
pouce = thumb
entraver = hinder
soucier = worry
rauque = hoarse
éclater = burst
franchir = cross
éventrer = disembowel
valser = waltz

Dénombrement en française

J'ai eu trop rendez-vous ce matin.

Sunday, December 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-20)

The Daily Affirmation

The Browns won tonight.


La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-20)

La Connexion Francaise

soc = ploughshare
charrue = plow
nocive = harmful
cimeterre = scimitar
tuyau = pipe
etirer = stretch
promener = walk

Dénombrement en française

J'ai oublié à propos le parcel à mon mere's maison.


Saturday, December 19, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-19)

The Daily Affirmation

The highlight of tonight's 2+ hours of Madden 21 was beating Tom Brady and the Buccaneers 42-0 including sacking him 7 times, including 3 strip sacks, one for a touchdown and intercepting him 3 times in the second half, taking one of those for a touchdown as well.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-19)

La Connexion Francaise

railler = mock
soigneusement = carefully
siffloter = whistle
joncher = litter
festoyer = feast
défoncer = smash
tenaille = pincer
narquois = sly
vanne = valve

Dénombrement en française

J'ai beaucoup choses faire cette après-midi.

Friday, December 18, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally got away from the office without being late getting home.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-18)

La Connexion Francaise

fougue = fiery
remplir = fill up
epargner = save
baisser = lower
squelette = sketon
sortilège = spell
lutter = wrestle
délit = offense

Dénombrement en française

J'ai attendu trop long avant prise le pillule de migraine.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 20,000 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-17)

La Connexion Francaise

boitiller = hobble
maudire = curse
muselière = muzzle
endurcir = harden
héraut = herald
parvenir = reach
trancher = slice

Dénombrement en française

Je reçois un mal de tete.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in almost two hours of Madden tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-16)

La Connexion Francaise

accostage = docking
avaler = swallow
patte = paw
fourrure = fur
joncher = litter
sangle = strap
agrafe = clip
entrave = hindrance
museler = muzzle
bâclé = sloppy
montrer = show
brume = mist

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de marcher.  Ce va regler mon nerfs.


Tuesday, December 15, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

I won my NFL.com fantasy match-up last week.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-15)

La Connexion Francaise

hurlement = howl
ricaner = sneer
méchamment = wickedly
pousser = push
juron = oath
brosser = brush
surestimer = overestimate
aube = dawn
écarter = push aside
cargaison = cargo
enfoncer = press in
ténèbres = darkness
bouc = goat
bavard = talkative
piège = trap
affreuse = dreadful
boulot = job

Dénombrement en française

Je souhaite que mon travail etait plus facile.


Monday, December 14, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my 15,000 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-14)

La Connexion Francaise

bruyère = heather
tromper = deceive
franchir = cross
piste = track
embuscade = ambush
hôter = host
poix = pitch
broussailleuse = brush cutter
rivage = shore
plat-bord = gunwale
enjamber = climb over
cirer = wax

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de se calmer.

Sunday, December 13, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in another two hours of gaming today, all Spider-Man.

I wrapped and placed my first presents under the Christmas tree this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-13)

La Connexion Francaise

cirer = wax
homard = lobster
feutre = felt
poignarder = stab

Dénombrement en française

Il y ñ'a pas de requins dans Saskatchewan.

Saturday, December 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in four hours of gaming today, one of the largest per day amounts I've had all year.

I was stuck on a level in Spider Man and it was time for bed.  I said I'd try just one more time before quitting and I finally beat the mission on that last try.

All I did for activity today was my morning walk and two dog walks and I still got 15,000 steps.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-12)

La Connexion Francaise

emplettes = shopping
chêne = oak
fourche = fork
écharpe = scarf
rayer = stripe
assommer = knock out
picoler = booze
pimpant = dapper

Dénombrement en française

Ce mal de tête est devienant mal.


Friday, December 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-11)

The Daily Affirmation

Second new Taylor Swift album of 2019.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-11)

La Connexion Francaise

voile = sail
repandre = spread

Dénombrement en française

C'a aidé que un page était court.

Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

I strip sacked Lamar Jackson 4 times and picked him off twice in rolling to a 49-7 win in Madden tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-10)

La Connexion Francaise

bulle = bubble
echouer = fail
miteuse = shabby
raviser = change
crâneur = showy/hotshot
éteindre = switch off

Dénombrement en française

Mon test de stress cardiaque s;est bien passé.

Wednesday, December 09, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-09)

The Daily Affirmation

One of my Christmas present orders arrived today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-09)

La Connexion Francaise

amer = bitter
reseau = network
toupie = spinning top
cour = court
fuir = run away

Dénombrement en française

J'ai l'impression que mon estomac tombe pour toujours.


Tuesday, December 08, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally had a day that went according to my idealized plan.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-12-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do Holly and I get along when she doesn't like my jokes?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-08)

La Connexion Francaise

piger = snatch
tourbillon = whirlwind
soucieuse = worried
auvent = awning
chahuter = heckle

Dénombrement en française

Je suis perdre ma dent.


Monday, December 07, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-07)

La Connexion Francaise

éventrer = disembowel

Dénombrement en française

Zoe n'ai voulu pas marcher ce soir.  Je ne sais pas pourquoi.

Sunday, December 06, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I did great on exercise again today, kicked off with a 9 km dog walk with Zoe.


Every NFL team that I jerseyed up for today won their game.


I finished my Lego set this evening!

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-06)

La Connexion Francaise

blanchâtre = whitish
entrebaillement = gap
moignon = stump
épuiser = exhaust
couiner = squeal
convoiter = covet
tirer = shoot
témoin = witness
millier = thousand
botte de foin = haystack
lâcheté = cowardice

Dénombrement en française

Je manque le jacuzzi.

Saturday, December 05, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-05)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got lots of exercise today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-05)

La Connexion Francaise

tressauter = jump
ondoyer = wave

Dénombrement en française

Ma projet l'eau transfer est allant bien.


Friday, December 04, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-04)

La Connexion Francaise

éclater = burst
frôler = graze
franchir = cross 
gouffre = chasm
parages = surroundings
tromper = deceive
surgir = arise

Dénombrement en française

Je suis fatigué et furieux à la même fois.


Wednesday, December 02, 2020

Tuesday, December 01, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-01)

The Daily Affirmation

After 9 days of no updates there was finally a new status for my latest jersey order and its supposed to be delivered tomorrow.


One of my Amazon orders was delivered today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-01)

La Connexion Francaise

remise = discount
coup de bol = stroke of luck
moche = ugly

Dénombrement en française

Je pourrais utiliser un coup do bol.


Monday, November 30, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I had good blood pressure readings all day.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-30)

La Connexion Francaise

menteur = lier
semer = sow
dégât = damage
archi-connu = well-known
decombrer = annoy

Dénombrement en française

Nous aimerait un commutateur facile.

Sunday, November 29, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I found the sock that I lost last weekend,

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-29)

La Connexion Francaise

braseros = braziers
combler = fill
effriter = crumble
ensevelir = bury
croasser = croak
fichu = damn
costaud = strong
gravat = rubble
dégager = clear
étaler = spread out

Dénombrement en française

C'est un silencieuse matin.


Saturday, November 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I got some Christmas shopping done.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-28)

La Connexion Francaise

tituber = stagger
éclabousser = splash
rattrapper = catch up
faufiler = sneak out
revanche = revenge
rigoler = laugh
mauvette = wimp
cingler = ping

Dénombrement en française

Je ne suis pas fatigué aprés pelleter l'allée.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-11-28)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why doesn't the damn Macs fix the Coca-Cola slushie port and put some product in it!?!

Friday, November 27, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-27)

La Connexion Francaise

pousser = push
dédaigneuse = disdainful
fuir = run away
abri = shelter
aveugler = blind
gemir = groan

Dénombrement en française

Ma poitrine fait mal.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-11-27)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do they decide what size a book is going to be?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I found the other sock that Zoe lost last night.

Thursday, November 26, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-26)

La Connexion Francaise

franchir = cross
séjourner = stay
tituber = stagger
souiller = defile
morve = glanders
hérisser = bristle
fêtard = party animal
mondain = worldly
roter = burp
gaillard = fellow
semer = sow
lascar = rascal

Dénombrement en française

Aujourd'hui ñ'etait pas tres mal.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-25)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got in over an hour of gaming tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-25)

La Connexion Francaise

affiler = sharpen
pesant = heavy
tituber = stagger
evanouir = faint
broutille = trifle

Dénombrement en française

Je suis fatigue aujourd'hui.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I did not have a heart attack.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-24)

La Connexion Francaise

coriace = tough
épinière = spine
salière = salt shaker
tonitruante = thunderous
rapprocher = bring together
atterrir = land
débrouiller = unravel

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de secours.

Sunday, November 22, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-22)

La Connexion Francaise

sourde = deaf
horripilante = horrifying
enfreindre = infringe
mocheté = ugly
chétive = puny
mensonge = lie
tabouret = stool
tenter = try
harceler = harass
faufiler = sneak out

Dénombrement en française

J'ai reveillé tôt ce matin.

Saturday, November 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I had normal blood pressure this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-21)

La Connexion Francaise

piège = trap
fosse = pit
boueux = muddy
rehausser = enhance
cygne = swan
malin = smart
volaille = poultry

Dénombrement en française

C'est un piège!!

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-11-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you get Covid-19 in your teeth?


The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-20)

 The Daily Affirmation

We got approval to do filtralite backwash testing.

We won the Big Island proposal that included ion exchange.


Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

My ion exchange book was found in the shipping/receiving department. 

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-19)

La Connexion Francaise

confondre = confuse
édulcorer = sweeten

Dénombrement en française

Je devrais avoir essayer rechercher plus mots.


Wednesday, November 18, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-18)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got in almost 2 hours of gaming tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-18)

La Connexion Francaise

varappe = rock climbing
franchir = cross
hoquet = hiccup

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de ne pas être en colère.


Tuesday, November 17, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-17)

The Daily Affirmation 

All my walking paths around work have been plowed.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-17)

La Connexion Francaise

mordiller = nibble
affaler = slouch
forain = fairground

Dénombrement en française

Je veux endormir.


Monday, November 16, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-11-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is my "Prime - 2 day shipping" only guaranteed to get here on November 25?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I won both of my fantasy football matchups this week.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-16)

La Connexion Francaise

pousser = push
hennissement = neigh
cramponner = cling
élancer = thrust

Dénombrement en française

J'oublie toujours mon appareil de tension artérielle.


Sunday, November 15, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I thought I'd lost one of Zoe's socks in the dryer.  After many, many minutes of searching I found it deep within a pillow case.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-15)

La Connexion Francaise

miroiter = shimmer
crinière = mane
dévaler = run down
pente = slope
étalon = standard
museau = muzzle
effleurer = touch
farouche = fierce
carrément = downright

Dénombrement en française

C'etait silencieuse et puis j'éternué.

Saturday, November 14, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-14)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe and I had a fun walk today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-14)

La Connexion Francaise

gouffre = chasm
nuage = cloud
gravir = climb
effarement = bewilderment
poussière = dust

Dénombrement en française

Je suis déconcerté par les évéentments d'aujourd'hui.

Thursday, November 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I opened the day very positively having awakened from what felt like a good night's sleep and followed up shortly after with two normal blood pressure readings.

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-11)

The Daily Affirmation

My day started extremely poorly and carried through the late afternoon but I came back enormously strong and finished the day having completed all of my primary goals.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-11)

La Connexion Francaise

souche = strain
grasse = fat
rouleau = roller
ranger = tidy
peluche = plush
nicher = nest
bave = drool
marécage = swamp
falaise = cliff
asticot = maggot
ronger = gnaw
propos = about
paroi = wall
frissonner = shiver
abîmer = spoil
pelote = ball
soyeuse = silky
angoisse = anguish
coquet = pretty
hurler = yell
renverser = overthrow
accrocher = hook
crépuscule = dusk
assombrir = darken

Dénombrement en française

Aujourd'hui ne s'est pas déroulé comme je le voulais.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-11-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is there a way to get out of depression without bottoming out?

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

I won both of my fantasy football matchups yesterday.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-10)

La Connexion Francaise

étaler = spread out
témoignage = testimony
raviser = change
semer = sow
lier = bind
manche = handle

Dénombrement en française

Cette marche était un travail difficile. 

Monday, November 09, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-09)

The Daily Affirmation

It feels so good to be done shovelling snow.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-09)

La Connexion Francaise

choque = shock
avorter = abort

Dénombrement en française

Neige est lourd.

Sunday, November 08, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-11-08)

Act of Caring 

I shovelled some snow out of the way so Holly could park tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-08)

 The Daily Affirmation

It is a lot of fun to watch Tom Brady get shelled.


I got in almost two hours of gaming today.

Today I Learned ... (2020-11-08)

Today I Learned ... 

Lamborghini originally made tractors.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-08)

La Connexion Francaise

claquette = tap
détromper = undeceive
maugrer = grumble
attendrissant = touching
capuche = hood
mouche = fly
tronçonneuse = chain saw

Dénombrement en française

Mon estomac maugrèr comme un tronçonneuse.


Saturday, November 07, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-11-07)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I buy this?

https://www.amazon.ca/TAOMOTOR-HY-901-Motorcycle-Detachable-Glossblack-XL/dp/B08DHLVT49



La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-07)

La Connexion Francaise

débrouiller = unravel
atterrissage = landing
écrouler = crumble
fourrure = fur

Dénombrement en française

J'ai lu mon francaise pour the premier temps dans quatre jours.

Friday, November 06, 2020

Tuesday, November 03, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-03)

La Connexion Francaise

coude = elbow

Dénombrement en française

J'ai un mauvais jour encore.


Monday, November 02, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-02)

La Connexion Francaise

pencher = lean
reculer = move back
repousser = repel
plomb = lead
roter = burp
bruyamment = loudly
éclater = burst
abîmer = spoil
châtiment = punishment

Dénombrement en française

Est-ce que mon cerveau est fondant?

Sunday, November 01, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-01)

La Connexion Francaise

fichu = damn
envahir = invade
joue = cheek
ôter = remove
gigot = leg
sanglot = sob
pêter = fart
quiconque = anyone
entrain = enthusiasm
étincelle = spark
lisse = smooth
cabosser = dent
éclater = burst

Dénombrement en française

Pourquoi est-ce que un pile ne commence pas un voiture quand c'est complètement chargé?


Saturday, October 31, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-31)

The Daily Affirmation

I made a really great improvement to my financial tracking spreadsheet.


My step total for the day managed to squeak over the 15,000 mark with mere seconds to spare this evening.

Act of Caring (2020-10-31)

Act of Caring 

It was too dark in the bedroom in the late afternoon so I took the opportunity to change one of the two lightbulbs, which was dead, in the overhead fixture.


The toilet needed a strong brush cleaning and I took care of that this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-30)

La Connexion Francaise

contrecoup = back-up
tenter = try
mollet = calf
cambrer = arch
eternuer = sneeze
raz-de-marée = tsunami
auparavant = before
marécage = swamp
remous = swirl
arpenter = pace
patauger = wade

Dénombrement en française

Mon chat aime promenade à travers mon clavier.


Friday, October 30, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-30)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

It is good to be home.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-30)

La Connexion Francaise

crue = flood
mare = pond
cousuer = sew

Dénombrement en française

C’est difficule ecrire dans le voiture.

Thursday, October 29, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-29)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

I took a very pretty photo this evening.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-29)

La Connexion Francaise

corne = horn
berge = bank
tonnerre = thunder
mouler = mold
effrayer = scare
ivre = drunk
débrider = unleash
saigner = bleed
cramponner = cling
arbuste = shrub
rabougrir = stunt
accrocher = hook

Dénombrement en français

Chocolat est le poison à chiens.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-28)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

I got to meet a hairless cat today and he let me pet him.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-28)

La Connexion Francaise

coûter = cost
combler = fill
falaise = cliff
fouiller = search
franchir = cross
boucle = loop
rugissement = roar

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas quoi faire de cet mal de tête.


Tuesday, October 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-27)

The Daily Affirmation ...

I re-connected with my former psychiatrist/therapist and it was a rewarding session.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-27)

La Connexion Francaise

soigner = heal
caler = stall
pousser = push
bêlement = bleating
ravi = delighted
déprimant = depressing
cribler = screen
gui = mistletoe
poils = fur
puit = well

Dénombrement en français

Je vois de rien bizarre.

Monday, October 26, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-26)

 The Daily Affirmation ...

The burritos for supper were excellent.

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-26)

Today I Learned ... 

Tom Brady was drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1995.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Could "Recents" on a Mac be any more useless?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-26)

La Connexion Francaise

souci = worry
marmite = cooking pot
brumeuse = misty
aiguillonner = goad
bourrasque = squall
congère = snowdrift
givrer = frost
remplir = fill up
bouger = move

Dénombrement en français

Je déteste ne connaître pas choses!


Sunday, October 25, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-25)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

The new electric gloves provide excellent heat.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-25)

La Connexion Francaise

faiblard = weak
noyer = drown
amener = bring
méchoui = barbecue
bêlante = bleating
tir = shoot
chanceler = stagger

Dénombrement en français

Je suis en retard encore.

Saturday, October 24, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-24)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

Fairmont, once we got here, was peaceful, quiet and lovely.

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-24)

Today I Learned ...

Zoe doesn't like rumble strips.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-24)

La Connexion Francaise

franchir = cross
évanouir = pass out
diriger = lead
effarer = frighten
etonner = astonish

Dénombrement en français

Ma machoire est dans douleur.



Friday, October 23, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-23)

La Connexion Francaise

bouc = goat
toison = fleece
broussailleuse = bush cutter
pastille = lozenge

Dénombrement en français

Je suis très en colère.


Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

How are you gonna do Stadia Pro on a Chromebook?

Thursday, October 22, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-22)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

My new electric gloves arrived today.

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-22)

 Today I Learned ...

Cyanide is a molecule group containing a triple bond of carbon and nitrogen.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-22)

La Connexion Francaise

cyanure = cyanide
cauchemar = nightmare
ongle = nail
fiston = son
atteindre = reach
gui = mistletoe
aveugler = blind
cible = target
châtiment = punishment
cicatrice = scar
poignet = wrist
feler = crack
foi = faith

Dénombrement en français

Les dieux de d'Asgard étaient cruel.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-21)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

My former therapist agreed to see me again this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-21)

La Connexion Francaise

ébaucher = sketch
dureté = hardness
esclaffer = laugh
piéger = trap
arracheur = puller
soin = care
jaillir = gush

Dénombrement en français

J'ai oublie pas le mot 'jaillir".


Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-20)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

For the third day in a row I had a normal blood pressure reading.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-20)

La Connexion Francaise

croisière = cruise
minauder = smirk
berge = bank
ongle = nail
tanguer = rock
coupure = cut

Dénombrement en français

Quelque jour je ne cherche pas le mots que je ne sais pas.  J'ignore leur.

Monday, October 19, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-19)

Blog Question Of The Day 

How hard is it to just put something back where you found it from?

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-19)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

My TFSA is no longer losing money relative to the initial deposit.

Sunday, October 18, 2020

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-18)

 Today I Learned ... 

Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts, has a retractable roof that take 9-11 minutes to open.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-18)

La Connexion Francaise

sourd = deaf
dédale = maze
gouffre = chasm
gémir = groan
glauque = slimy
affûter = sharpen
mollir = soften

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que le numero 13 retour alors fréquemment?

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-18)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

I took no extra pills yesterday.


I had a normal blood pressure reading this morning.


The 77-3 BEATING I put on the Steelers in Madden, to wash my mouth out after the results of the real game, is the most fun I've had gaming in quite awhile.

Saturday, October 17, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in some fiction reading for the first time in four day.

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-17)

Today I Learned ... 

Paprika comes from bell peppers.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-17)

La Connexion Francaise

rengainer = sheath
rameuter = rouse

Dénombrement en français

C'est froid dehors et je suis froid à cause de ça.

Friday, October 16, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-16)

La Connexion Francaise

ratrapper = catch up
meute = pack
fesse = buttock
couinement = squeak
toiser = gauge
déguerpir = get away

Dénombrement en français

Ma pied est blessé.

Thursday, October 15, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-15)

La Connexion Francaise

enfler = swell
rencontrer = meet
dégarnir = thin out
aborder = approach
engouffrer = engulf
ruelle = alley
béer = yawn
soulever = raise

Dénombrement en français

Ces calculs de dosage de produits chimiques me rendent fou!

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-13)

La Connexion Francaise

démarche = step
chancelante = tottering
boîte = box
filligrane = watermark
étirer = stretch
pelote = ball
soie = silk
fusiller = shoot
sidérer - amaze
crachat = sputum
ramer = row
déchiqueter = shred
hélas = alas
fichtrement = damn

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est-ce que allant sur à m'estomac?


Monday, October 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

I found $10 on the ground by the apartments during my dog walk this morning.

I finished my Indigenous Canada MOC from the University of Alberta Native Studies Faculty this afternoon.

I finished my Star Wars - Thrawn - Treason book.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-12)

La Connexion Francaise

bouclier = shield
plisser = crinkle
fouineur = nosy, snoop
fanion = pennant
convoitise = lust
tort = wrong

Dénombrement en français

Mon chat sommeils dans le soleil.


Sunday, October 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-11)

The Daily Affirmation 

The Browns won again to go to 4-1.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-11)

La Connexion Francaise

essuyer = wipe
aplatir = flatten
calepin = notebook
epreuve = test
gênante = awkward
gilet = vest
pare-balles = bulletproof
scorie = slag

Dénombrement en français

Il y a quelque chose derrière mon oreille.

Saturday, October 10, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-10)

La Connexion Francaise

réjouir = rejoice
saupoudre = sprinkle
bagarre = fight
bretelle = suspender
lueur = glow
meurtrière = murderous

Dénombrement en français

C'est bien asseoir sur le canape avec mon chat sur ma genoux.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-10)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly got to come with us on Saturday morning dog walk.

Friday, October 09, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally got to do some gaming.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-09)

La Connexion Francaise

plier = fold
cochonnerie = junkyard
suinter = ooze
chandelle = candle
grabuge = mayhem
mordre = bite
amadouer = coax
semelle = sole

Dénombrement en français

C'est bien.(feu)

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-09)

Thursday, October 08, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-08)

La Connexion Francaise

coudre = sew
déchirer = tear
marrant = funny
corvée = chore
manche = handle
bourdonnement = buzzing

Dénombrement en français

Je n'accompli pas beaucoup choses ce matin.

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I made a 30 foot putt for par today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-07)

La Connexion Francaise

ouvrage = work
diriger = lead
enclume = anvil
tituber = stagger
accourir = run up
affoler = panic
beugler = bellow
trépigner = stamp
enguirlander = shout
fichu = damn
noircir = blacken

Dénombrement en français

Je veux noircir le canard fichu.

Tuesday, October 06, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

Despite being extremely sleepy, I got all my writing down done before bed.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-06)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why do some people forgive me?

Why do people race-car-drive on our street?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-06)

 La Connexion Francaise

appuyer = press
veillard = old man
bretelle = suspender
épuiser = exhaust
aboyer = bark
assommer = knock out
ruisseler = run off

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que quelque chose m'assomerais.


Monday, October 05, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-05)

The Daily Affirmation 

After a covid ravaged Sunday, I managed to pull out 2 fantasy league wins.

I ended up with more than 20,000 steps on the day.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-05)

La Connexion Francaise

panier = basket
clôture = fencing
soufflerie = wind tunnel
gaufre = waffle
maigre = skinny

Dénombrement en français

Mes collègues de travail essaient me tuer.

Sunday, October 04, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Who is watching NASCAR on NFL Sunday?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-04)

The Daily Affirmation

The Cleveland Browns staved off a 4th quarter comeback from the Dallas Cowboys this afternoon to pull out a win on an Odell Beckham Jr. reverse for a touchdown.

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-04)

 Today I Learned ... 

Jarvis Landry of the Cleveland Browns is left handed.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-04)

La Connexion Francaise

tricher = cheat
voûter = vault
hisser = hoist

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de aller plus vite.

Saturday, October 03, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-03)

La Connexion Francaise

entraver = hinder
fourrer = stuff
déchirer = tear

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que je ne dors pas plus de sommeil profond?


Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

If a lost/missing child is an Amber Alert, what color alert is a raging garbage fire?

Why are there no bacon tacos?

Friday, October 02, 2020

Thursday, October 01, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-01)

La Connexion Francaise

louer = rent
sommaire = summary
nems = spring rolls

Dénombrement en français

J'aime nems.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I had myself a very tasty Froster after 2 hours of chilling in the deep freeze.


Today I Learned ... (2020-09-30)

Today I Learned ... 

There is a summer school girl that's been kept on for the winter named Emily.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-30)

La Connexion Francaise

cygne = swan
revêtir = clothe
éloigner = remove
élan = momentum
cerf = deer
lugubre = dismal
exiger = require
coutume = custom

Dénombrement en français

C'est dur décrire comment c'est que je ressent mal.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-29)

La Connexion Francaise

soldions = sales
querelle = quarrel
concours = contest
gigoter = wriggle
balbutier = stammer
parvenir = reach
assourdir = mute
renard = fox
ravaler = swallow
sanglot = sob
esquisser = sketch

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui ne s'est pas déroulé comme prévu.

Monday, September 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I didn't take any extra drugs today.


I won NFL fantasy football for the week.  My first NFL fantasy win of the year.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-28)

 La Connexion Francaise

siège = seat
mordre = bite
fusiller = shoot
toiser = gauge
glousser = giggle
culot = butt
amidonner = starch

Dénombrement en français

J'ai trop excitation.

Sunday, September 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 20,000 steps today without a second dog walk.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-27)

La Connexion Francaise

veiller = watch
dure = tough
fondre = melt
marchander = bargain
méchanceté = wickedness
appuyer = press

Dénombrement en français

Je déteste être debout si tôt parce que une migraine.


Saturday, September 26, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-26)

La Connexion Francaise

rixe = brawl
fesse = buttock
tremper = soak
rafler = scoop up
asticot = maggot

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un chat sur mes genoux.

Friday, September 25, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-25)

The Daily Affirmation

We won Gravelbourg today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-25)

La Connexion Francaise

dépareiller = mismatch
franchir = cross
échiquier = chessboard
étain = tin
laiton = brass
cible = target
cracher = spit
tablier = apron
crasseux = filthy
oursin = sea urchin
laideur = ugliness
menton = chin
fuyer = run away
boue = mud
chenille = caterpillar
tabouret = stool

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fatigué et je ne sais pas pourquoi.

Thursday, September 24, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I got some valuable perspective on my work place today.

Monday, September 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-21)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe and I had a great walk tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-21)

La Connexion Francaise

étouffant = stuffy
ensoleiller = sunny
cible = target
amertume = bitterness
proche = close

Dénombrement en français

J'ai oublié finir ce message.

Sunday, September 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-20)

The Daily Affirmation

All the teams I wore jerseys for today won their games.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-09-20)

Blog Question Of The Day 

I want to know why my cat gets to walk across my keyboard?

Act of Caring (2020-09-20)

Act of Caring

I cleaned the arm of the sofa this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-20)

La Connexion Francaise

abréger = shorten
pencher = lean
gouttelette = droplet
maussade = gloomy
gratter = scratch
nuque = neck
virer = fire
marrant = funny
ténèbre = darkness

Dénombrement en français

Il veut pleuvoir mais il ne peut pas.

Saturday, September 19, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-18)

La Connexion Francaise

mercredi = Wednesday
rembrunir = scowl
cueillir = gather
collier = necklace
résille = fishnet
couler = sink
rancune = grudge
amadouer = coax
veiller = watch
empoigner = grab
apprêter = prepare
bord = edge

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que je ne peux pas sentir bien?

Friday, September 18, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-18)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had normal blood pressure again this morning, for the fourth time in six days.

My latest jersey order got here incredibly fast as its already here today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-18)

 La Connexion Francaise

livrer = deliver
glousser = giggle
ravissante = lovely
trancher = slice
astuce = trick
parier = bet

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de paix et silencieuse.

Thursday, September 17, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-17)

La Connexion Francaise

prélasser = bask
étirer = stretch
chevaucher = ride

Dénombrement en français

J'en ai marre des maux de tête.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-17)

 The Daily Affirmation 

I had my first 15,000 step day on a week-day in a week and a half yesterday.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-16)

La Connexion Francaise

effarement = bewilderment
gilet = vest
ringard = cheesy
clin = twinkling
diriger = lead
aiguiser = sharpen
charpie = lint
repartir = divide
bougonner = grumble
lassant = boring
nombril = belly button
emballant = exciting
pencher = lean
vanir = vanish
boulot = job
bourrade = rough
filer = spin

Dénombrement en français

J'aime de surprises.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-16)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had normal blood pressure for the third morning out of four today.

Monday, September 14, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-14)

 The Daily Affirmation 


I had normal blood pressure again this morning.

Sunday, September 13, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-13)

La Connexion Francaise

tripoter = fiddle
ronfler = snore
estrade = platform
ventre = belly
orteil = toe
jumelle = twin

Dénombrement en français

je me suis levé tot aujourd'hui.  J'ai choses faire.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had normal blood pressure this morning.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-09-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

If someone other than me were to evaluate my life and my habits would they describe me as "driven"?

Saturday, September 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-12)

The Daily Affirmation 


I finally got out of whatever the hell I was going through yesterday.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-12)

La Connexion Francaise

héler = hail
mordre = bite
amener = bring
tromper = deceive
dégonfler = deflate

Dénombrement en français

Je me suis levé tard ce matin.


Friday, September 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-11)

 The Daily Affirmation 


I got a much needed hair cut this evening and it really improved how I felt about myself.

Thursday, September 10, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-10)

The Daily Affirmation


Kelsie talked the electrician we want to hire into completing a bid for our project.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-08)

La Connexion Francaise

aboiement = bark
morsure = bite
monter = ascend
étonner = astonish
abîmer = spoil
mensonge = lie
lutter = wrestle
rater = miss
amertume = bitterness
dégoût = disgust
soi = self
aboyer = bark
mettre = put
ruisseau = stream
colombe = dove
pente = slope
corvée = chore
dépêcher = hurry
franchir = cross
étirer = stretch
perte = loss
cerf-volant = kite
molle = soft
chêne = oak
mise = bet
bavarder = chat
vautrer = wallow

Dénombrement en français

Cet thé de glace es tres bien.

Wednesday, September 09, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-09)

The Daily Affirmation 


I squeaked in my 10,000 steps just before midnight.


Blog Question Of The Day (2020-09-09)

Blog Question Of The Day


How did they keep the duck and the chicken on Friends so calm?

Tuesday, September 08, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-09-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need a custom PS4 controller from China?

Are patients allowed to do their own clinical trials?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-08)

The Daily Affirmation


I had normal blood pressure this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-08)

La Connexion Francaise

sanglot = sob
gifler = slap
ensoleiller = sunny
semer = sow
onctueuse = creamy
embrumer = mist
néfaste = harmful
orageux = stormy
caler = stall
chuintement = hiss
froisser = crumple
recroqueviller = curl up

Dénombrement en français

J'aimerais recroqueviller sur le canapé.

Monday, September 07, 2020

Today I Learned ... (2020-09-07)

 Today I Learned ... 

There are a ton of specialities you can craft and adapt to your Spider-man suit in the Marvel 2018 game.

Act of Caring (2020-09-07)

 Act of Caring 

I took out the garbage today and the old pizza boxes from yesterday.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-09-07)

 Blog Question Of The Day

Can you boil water in a frying pan?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-07)

The Daily Affirmation


I had a wonderful afternoon with nothing more pressing to do than watch videos.

... I may be addicted to Letterkenny.


I filled in all my blog categories today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-07)

La Connexion Francaise

bourrasque = squall
pâteux = pasty
avaler = swallow
cramponner = hold on
jupe = skirt
jappement = yelp
maudit = damn
aboiement = bark
fuir = run away
accroupir = crouch
jaillir = gush
fourrure = fur
char = tank
tranchant = sharp
soufre = sulfur

Dénombrement en français

J'ai peut-être un maudit mal de tête.


Sunday, September 06, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-06)

La Connexion Francaise

écorcer = bark
rugir = roar
néant = nothing
trébucher = stumble
fendre = split
fredonner = hum
broyer = grind
bâche = tarpaulin
fente = slot
rameau = twig
assoupir = doze off

Dénombrement en français

Ce serait bien si je pourvais m'assoupir.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-06)

 The Daily Affirmation 

After 5 straight days of high-ish blood pressure readings, this morning's measurements both came in as strongly normal.

Saturday, September 05, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-05)

 The Daily Affirmation

I won a free play on my lottery ticket.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-05)

La Connexion Francaise

divier = divide
affolement = panic
coude = elbow
étirer = stretch
piétiner = trample
frôler = graze

Dénombrement en français

Le fini de ce chapitre était excitant.

Thursday, September 03, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-03)

 The Daily Affirmation 

Getting my computer formatted and reinstalled fixed the problem with my Google searches being returned in Hebrew.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-03)

La Connexion Francaise

tâter = feel
couvre-chef = headgear
apiculteur -= beekeeper
deuil = mourning
paupière = eyelid
aléatoire = random
caneton = duckling
dépêcher = hurry
sommation = summons

Dénombrement en français

Vous ne dépêchez pas un caneton aléatoire.

Wednesday, September 02, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-02)

La Connexion Francaise

couler = sink
rigoler = laugh

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai aucune motivation pour quoi que ce soit aujourd'hui.


Tuesday, September 01, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-01)

La Connexion Francaise

rapprocher = bring together
ravaler = swallow
caler = stall
épuisé = out of print
témoin = witness
sourd = deaf
naissance = birth

Dénombrement en français

Mes émotions est trop fort ce matin.  Je suis accablé.

Monday, August 31, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-31)

 The Daily Affirmation

I finally got my computer back at work.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-31)

La Connexion Francaise

écarter = dismiss
écraser = crush
repos = rest
éveiller = awake
brumeuse = misty
davantage = more
cuivre = copper
durcir = harden
tremper = soak

Dénombrement en français

Je ne fini pas ce post.

Sunday, August 30, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-30)

The Daily Affirmation


I finished the first mission of Marvel Spider-Man on PS4 tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-30)

La Connexion Francaise

mouiller = wet
ralentir = slow down
larbin = minion
aube = dawn
provisoirement = temporarily
debout = standing
reverrer = see again
attirail = paraphernalia

Dénombrement en français

Apparemment je ne savais pas comment épeler "paraphernalia".


Saturday, August 29, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-29)

 La Connexion Francaise

fiente = droppings
entrepris = undertaken
becqueter = peck
souiller = defile
roter = burp
enfreindre = infringe
mordre = bite
atténuer = mitigate
répandre = spread
marrant = funny
lisse = smooth

Dénombrement en français

Je vais souiller le sol avec un rote aprés je mord mon doigt de pied.

J'ai changé mon nom de rap à "Greasy Bastard".

Friday, August 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-28)

 The Daily Affirmation


We had one of my favorites for supper tonight, lasagna.


My last jersey was waiting for my at my parents house.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-28)

La Connexion Francaise

balader = stroll
bourdonner = buzz
rétrécir = shrink
constater = notice
aimanter = magnetize
rapetisser = shrink
épuiser = exhaust
tanguer = rock
caler = stall
accoudoir = armrest
châle = shawl
cercueil = coffin
confier = entrust
trahir = betray
froisser = crumple
recroqueviller = curl up

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas obtenir n'importe quoi terminer aujourd'hui.

Thursday, August 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-27)

 The Daily Affirmation 


I got to see my childhood home with my own eyes this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-27)

La Connexion Francaise

abaisser = lower

Dénombrement en français

Mon nom de rap est "Lil Bitch".

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-26)

 The Daily Affirmation

I had five pars in golf today, including a stretch to finish the round with pars on 16, 17 and 18.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-26)

 La Connexion Francaise

briller = shine
revente = resale
appartenir = belong
mentir = lie
filet = net
fléchir = flex
assommer = knock out
friper = crumple
parages = surroundings
recroiser = meet again
enfoncer = press in
engloutir = engulf
frissonner = shiver

Dénombrement en français

J'ai oublié ecrire mon francaise ce apres-midi.


The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-25)

The Daily Affirmation 

It is exactly 4 months until Christmas.



Tuesday, August 25, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-25)

La Connexion Francaise

givrer = frost
montrer = show
bondir = leap
traquer = hunt down
harceler = harass
enguirlander = shout
gambader = frolic
quoique = though
aigre = sour
gruger = chomp
maillons = links
raviser = change

Dénombrement en français

Sais-tu ce qui me fait chier?

Ma tête sens brouillard.

Monday, August 24, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-08-24)

Blog Question Of The Day


Why is hydromorphone less effective on headache pain than other body pain?


Why does Blogger keep putting one random space in front of what I paste into the post?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-24)

 La Connexion Francaise

butin = booty
filet = net
enjoliveur = hubcap
affreux = dreadful
ratisser = rake
clochard = tramp
déchiqueter = shred
époux = husband
houblons = hops
cuve = tank
abasourdir = stun

Dénombrement en français

Son butin était affreux.


The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-24)

 The Daily Affirmation


I had one normal blood pressure this morning.

Sunday, August 23, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-23)

 The Daily Affirmation 

I won my game of Madden today 84-3.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-23)

La Connexion Francaise

trancher = slice
gargouillement = gurgling
jaillir = gush

Dénombrement en français

C'est silencieux dans la maison ce matin.

Saturday, August 22, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-22)

 The Daily Affirmation

I was under 200 lbs for the first time in almost a month.


I finished God of War tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-22)

La Connexion Francaise

toutefois = however
couler = sink
manège = merry-go-round
rondelle = washer
remuer = stir
tirer = shoot
jurer = swear
ramener = bring back
couiner = squeak
entrechoquer = clash
noyer = drown
appartenir = belong

Dénombrement en français

Le brouillard se lève enfin.

Friday, August 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-21)

 The Daily Affirmation 

I finished a full week without losing my cool.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-21)

La Connexion Francaise

rompre = break
culot = butt
déranger = bother
nouer = tie
tétine = nipple
blé = corn
frôler -= graze

Dénombrement en français

J'ai oublié de terminer ma phrase.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-08-21)

 Blog Question Of The Day


How much am I willing to pay for a PS5?

Thursday, August 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-20)

The Daily Affirmation 


I had a stressful day and I still found a way to laugh and relax at the end of it.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-20)

La Connexion Francaise

frotter = scrub
coque = shell
engourdir = numb
épave = wreck
cuirassé = battleship
jouir = enjoy
gémir = groan
aîné = elder
nageoire = fin
museau = muzzle
gueule = mouth
pourriture = rot
éblouissante = dazzling
chavirer = capsize

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas ce qui est mieux?

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-19)

The Daily Affirmation


I had five pars in golf today.

The bill for replacing the roof was only $3,700.  WooHoo!!!

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-08-19)

Blog Question Of The Day


How do I tell the difference between a migraine and a tension headache?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-19)

La Connexion Francaise

poupe =stern
empoigner = grab
boucher = butcher
basculer = toggle
écume = foam
fauteuil = armchair
serment = oath
piocher = draw
munir = provide
requin = shark
subitement = suddenly
crépitement = crackling
grésil = sleet
averse = downpour
sable = sand
vitre = window
lame = blade
sangle = strap
piquer = sting
couler = sink
seau = bucket
lâcher = let go
moulinet = reel
plier = fold

Dénombrement en français

Le français aujourd-hui était excitant.



Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-18)

The Daily Affirmation 

My latest jersey order was delivered.

We got our notification that InfiNet was being installed to our property.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-18)

La Connexion Francaise

incollable = unbelievable
exaucer = fulfill
repérer = spot
amorcer = prime
hameçon = fishing hook
renfrogner = scowl
sonder = probe
encre = ink
appât = bait

Dénombrement en français

C'est incollable comment ne personne recherche n'importe quoi.


Monday, August 17, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished a book today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-17)

 La Connexion Francaise

remous = swirl
rafale = gust
embrunir = spray
grandir = grow
gémissement = groan
coque = shell
brebis = sheep
galeux = mangy

Dénombrement en français

Il a fallu trop de temps pour lire mon français aujourd'hui.


Sunday, August 16, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-16)

The Daily Affirmation

Once again the day saved by a triptan.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-08-16)

Blog Question Of The Day 

How do I get better ads on social media?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-16)

La Connexion Francaise

larguer = width
assombrir = darken
grésil = sleet
piquer = sting
requin = shark
épouvantable = appalling
épouvante = dread
houle = swell
ballotter = toss
fouetter = whip
gouvernail = rudder
appuyer = press
plat-bord = gunwale
parfois = sometimes
carré = square
remettre = put back

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas tout ambition ce matin.

Saturday, August 15, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-15)

La Connexion Francaise

coulissante = sliding
puanteur = stench
croc = fang
taureau = bull
ombre = shadow

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas sûr de ce qui vient de se passer.

Friday, August 14, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a nice surprise and one of my Chinese jerseys arrived early today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-08-14)

 Blog Question Of The Day 

Why am I prone to shop when I take sleeping pills?

Thursday, August 13, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-13)

 The Daily Affirmation

I survived a 20 minute fight and didn't die once.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-13)

 La Connexion Francaise

givrer = frost
anchre = anchor
cachot = dungeon
seau = bucket
abriter = shelter

Dénombrement en français

C'etait plus amusant lire le francais sans plus recherchant.


Wednesday, August 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-12)

 The Daily Affirmation 


I played well at golf today, getting 3 pars on the first 9 holes and a fourth on the second nine holes.  I played two other holes in 3 also, if you exempt the penalty strokes.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-12)

La Connexion Francaise

bateau = boat
marchander = bargain
déesse = goddess
renâcle = grudges
ténèbres = darkness
reverrer = see again
livraison = delivery
pelouse = lawn
raide = steep
courbaturer = stiffen
foi = faith
déchiqueter = shred
abattre = tear down

Dénombrement en français

Mon dos se raidit sur la pelouse.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-08-11)

Blog Question Of The Day


Why do I care what's on Netflix UK?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-11)

La Connexion Francaise

mèner = lead
essor = boom
heurter = hit
fouet = whip
soulever = raise
embrouiller = confuse
hérissé = spiky
pique = spades
foi = faith
érafler = scratch
raccrocher = hang up
semelle = sole
péter = fart

Dénombrement en français

Ça a été un jour longue.


The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-11)

 The Daily Affirmation

I had normal blood pressure for the third morning in a row.

Someone trimmed the trees that were obstructing the east path along the building at work.

My package from China arrived in Canada today.

Monday, August 10, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-10)

La Connexion Francaise

rouvre = reopen
roucouler = coo
raffoler = crave
cuistot = cook
aigle = eagle
rot = burp

Dénombrement en français

Ma lecture est allée vite aujourd-hui.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-08-10)

 Blog Question Of The Day

Why does DJ Khaled have to scream "DJ Khaled!" at the beginning of every song he's in?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-10)

  The Daily Affirmation

I had normal blood pressure this morning, for the second morning in a row.


Sunday, August 09, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-09)

 La Connexion Francaise

gène = uncomfortable
quiconque = anyone
renfrogner = scowl
ôter = remove
cagoule = hood
nocive = harmful
dandinante = waddling
baisser = lower
rideau = curtain
saisir = grab

Dénombrement en français

Ma dos n'est pas bien ce matin.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-09)

 The Daily Affirmation

I had normal blood pressure this morning.

Saturday, August 08, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-08)

 The Daily Affirmation 

I like when my cat sits in my lap.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-08)

La Connexion Francaise

bredouiller = stammer
ramener = bring back
foulard = scarf
envahir = invade
tripoter = fiddle

Dénombrement en français

La francaise a plus de sens quand je ne cherche beaucoup mots.

Friday, August 07, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-07)

 The Daily Affirmation

My testosterone shot appointment went reasonably quick this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-07)

 La Connexion Francaise

foncer = darken
saule = willow
grer = manage
aveuglement = blindly

Dénombrement en français

Comment est-ce que je va calmer mon cerveau?

Thursday, August 06, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-06)

La Connexion Francaise

rebrousser = turn back
meute = pack
ramper = crawl

Dénombrement en français

Ce matin etait terrible.

Wednesday, August 05, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-05)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had normal blood pressure this morning.

For the third time I got my 6-iron head cover back from the Silverwood Golf Course lost and found.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-05)

La Connexion Francaise

assombrir = darken
épargner = save
vanter = boast
fichu = damn
bouchon de liège = cork
voile = sail
coûter = cost
débrouiller = unravel
engloutir = engulf

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas chaud mais je suis gluant de la sueur.

Tuesday, August 04, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-04)

The Daily Affirmation 


La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-04)

La Connexion Francaise

débrouiller = unravel
écume = foam
cogner = bump
larmoyant = tearful
échec = failure
aise = easy

Dénombrement en français

C'est difficile montre peuple fait erreurs le meme comme toi.


Monday, August 03, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I had time for two hours of God of War this evening.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-03)

La Connexion Francaise

vanner = winnow
déesse = goddess
entrave = hindrance
nouer = tie
réfréner = restrain
élan = momentum
câlin = hug
tranchante = sharp
amener = bring
étonner = astonish
débile = stupid

Dénombrement en français

Ma douleur de dos est presque disparu.


Sunday, August 02, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had a birdie in golf this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-02)

La Connexion Francaise

léser = injure
écouler = flow out
abriter = shelter
puit = well
trouillard = coward
fouet = whip
planche = board
goujon = stud
bouquin = book
conte = tale

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un début précoce ce matin.


Saturday, August 01, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-01)

The Daily Affirmation

We went for a dog walk tonight and someone had posted random inspirational sticky notes all around the neighbourhood.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-01)

La Connexion Francaise

fluvial = river
estomper = blur
balayer = sweep
jaillir = gush
otage = hostage

Dénombrement en français

Combien est-ce que je manque quand je lit francais?


Friday, July 31, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-31)

La Connexion Francaise

poteau = post
rayure = stripe
amarrer = moor
etonner = astonish
trancher = slice
bouledogue = bulldog
dévoiler = unveil

Dénombrement en français

Je veux un bouledogue.


The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-31)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was a good morning.  The Macs had both Pure Leaf raspberry iced tea and mini Coke's in stock.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

It is very gratifying when your cat purrs so loud because you are scratching him that it can be heard in the other room.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-30)

La Connexion Francaise

quant = when
marron = brown
foulard = scarf
cagoule = hood
gâter = spoil
refluer = ebb
gober = swallow
emparer = grab
néfaste = harmful

Dénombrement en français

Ma tête fait mal.


Wednesday, July 29, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-29)

The Daily Affirmation

For the second time I have been able to retrieve a head cover to one of my hybrid irons from the lost and found at Silverwood Golf Course.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-29)

La Connexion Francaise

sonder = probe
clapoter = splash
parages = surroundings
giser = lie
vrac = bulk
éparpiller = scatter
râler = rattle
franchir = cross
décrocher = pick up
déséquilibré = imbalance
empoigner = grab
cheville = ankle
arracher = snatch
assommer = knock out
décréter = decree
entretuer = kill
baisser = lower

Dénombrement en français

C'était tres chaud dehors tandis que je joue de golf.


Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I had normal blood pressure for the second day in a row this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-28)

La Connexion Francaise

étincelle = spark
ecchymose = bruise
douer = gift
trousse = pencil case
piste = track
pare-choc = bumper
vacarme = din
embouteillage = traffic jam
buvette = refreshment bar
agacement = annoyance

Dénombrement en français

Mon agacement devient génial.

Monday, July 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got everyone done today including almost an hour of gaming.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-27)

La Connexion Francaise

passerelle = bridge
virer = fire

Dénombrement en français

Ma salade est trop froid.

Sunday, July 26, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-26)

The Daily Affirmation 

I made a lot of good progress on God of War today.

It is so cute when I can get a picture of Zoe and Azrael sitting together.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-26)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Would I like an all Sprite Froster?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-26)

La Connexion Francaise

fuite = escape
dépêtrer = untangle
tituber = stagger
enfler = swell
quête = quest
trépigner = stamp
cagoule = hood

Dénombrement en français

Ma dos est me tuer.

Saturday, July 25, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-25)

La Connexion Francaise

rattrapper = catch up
guet = watch
dérober = steal
mêler = mingle
inébranlable = unshakeable
fourrer = poke
dingue = crazy
affoler = panic

Dénombrement en français

Je sens que je peux-être affoler.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-25)

The Daily Affirmation 

It is so rewarding when the pets sit in my lap.  :-)

Friday, July 24, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had a nice day at home with Holly.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-24)

La Connexion Francaise

basculer = toggle
érailler = scuffle
repérer = spot
cible = target
broyer = grind
abrutir = stultify

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un dormir bien dernier soir.

Thursday, July 23, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-23)

La Connexion Francaise

marrer = laugh
cieux = heavens
moche = ugly
ecchymose = bruise
dégât = damage
éventrer = disembowel
gemir = groan
cramponner = cling
advenir = happen
glauque = goomy
epouvantail = scarecrow

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas d'énergie.


Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

What is the past tense of "sweat"?

Should I do my reading in the hot tub?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-22)

The Daily Affirmation

The internet joke about "glory holes" was gloriously hilarious.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-22)

La Connexion Francaise

collant = tights
serrure = lock
guet = watch
saisir = grab
cercueil = coffin

Dénombrement en français

Je suis heureuse que le proposal est fini.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-21)

The Daily Affirmation 

I successfully managed a wide array of requests at work and didn't lose my focus or control.

Monday, July 20, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-20)

La Connexion Francaise

deranger = bother
grelotter = shiver
débrailler = scruffy
empester = stink
crasse = dirt
trouille = funk
déchiffrer = decipher
étriqué = skimpy

Dénombrement en français

Cet réunion m'a mis mal à l'aise.

Sunday, July 19, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

I am the Stain Master!!!

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I change my style to write a quicker-paced story that has less immersive detail?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-19)

La Connexion Francaise

caritative = charity
balader = wander
arborer = sport

Dénombrement en français

C'était difficile me lever ce matin.

Saturday, July 18, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I won a Raiders vs Raiders game of Madden with strictly running plays by Clyde Edwards-Hellaire.

Act of Caring (2020-07-18)

Act of Caring 

I cleaned out the room air filter.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-18)

La Connexion Francaise

valer = worth
bourrer = stuff
saper = undermine
détromper = undeceive
phacochère = warthog
repêcher = fish out
sonder = probe
cercueil = coffin
poule = hen

Dénombrement en français

Je suis un désordre en sueur.

Friday, July 17, 2020

Thursday, July 16, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a worthwhile appointment with my psychiatrist this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-16)

La Connexion Francaise

chevelure = hair
malin = clever
cueillir = gather
brindille = twig
trancher = slice

Dénombrement en français

J'adore le pain-fromage italienne.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-15)

La Connexion Francaise

fléau - scourge
argile = clay
panneau = sign
tenue = outfit
bousculer = jostle
abri = shelter
déchausser = take off
clochard = tramp

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fait beaucoup choses ce matin.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-15)

The Daily Affirmation

My car repair only cost $252.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-14)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why is my VO2 Max measurement going down when I'm doing more intense aerobic activity?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-14)

La Connexion Francaise

enterrement = burial
tapis = carpet
enfoncer = press in
poitrine = chest
pousser = push
envahir = invade
bâche = tarpaulin
semelle = sole

Dénombrement en français

J'ai non voitures aujourd-hui.

Monday, July 13, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I have fantastically normal blood pressure this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-13)

La Connexion Francaise

fuyer = run away
frôler = graze
vide-ordures - grabage chute
puanteur = stench

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens bien.


Sunday, July 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-12)

The Daily Affirmation

We found a cute little baby bunny in our yard when we came home tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-12)

La Connexion Francaise

malpolie = rude
tenter = try
couvrir = cover
fendiller = crack
décrocher = pick up
gond = hinge
jaillir = spring up
débouler = tumble
abrutir = stupefy
croasser = croak
honte = shame
sanglot = sob
mollir = soften
piège = trap
ralentir = slow down

Dénombrement en français

Je recherche beaucoup mots ce matin.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I have too much screen time?  Should I be working to reduce my screen time?

Why does Facebook use so much memory?

Saturday, July 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I had one normal blood pressure this morning.

My Mom fixed my blood pressure cuff.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-11)

La Connexion Francaise

jappement = yapping
aboiement = bark
écureuil = squirrel
dégainer = draw
gifler = slap

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que ils sont per de l'écureuil?

Friday, July 10, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-10)

La Connexion Francaise

esquisser = sketch
cuisse = thigh
béer = yawn
peaufiner = tweak
gilet = vest

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas où ce matin est allé.

Thursday, July 09, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-07-09)

Act of Caring

I re-filled the floating hot tub chlorinator.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-09)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly was so happy to see her baby sister this evening.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-09)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a Raheem Mostert and David Njoku jersey specifically because they both requested trades?

Should I try and teach myself to love zero calories Bubly water?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-09)

La Connexion Francaise

abasourdir = stun
chiffons = rags
saper = undermine
peigner = comb
épiler = depilate
cambrioler = burglarize
chausser = put on
crapahuter = trudge
aube = dawn
aveu = confession
nain = dwarf

Dénombrement en français

C'est trop de rencontres.

Wednesday, July 08, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had normal blood pressure for the third day in a row this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-08)

La Connexion Francaise

onde = wave
sournoise = sneaky
filer = spin
soigner = heal
châtiment = punishment
venger = revenge
brin -= strand

Dénombrement en français

Suis-je de mieux en mieux en français?

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-07)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got a great deal on all seasons of Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-07)

La Connexion Francaise

eloigner = remove
montrer = show
funeste = fatal
soin = care
flouer = blur
truquer = fake

Dénombrement en français

Je me sens comme je suis en retard.

Monday, July 06, 2020

Today I Learned ... (2020-07-06)

Today I Learned ...

The Macs allowed a maximum of 10 people in the store now.

Act of Caring (2020-07-06)

Act of Caring 

I watered the lawn.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I had unequivocally normal blood pressure this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-06)

La Connexion Francaise

tache = task
puce = chip
franchir = cross

Dénombrement en français

Je suis de retour au bureau.

Sunday, July 05, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I feel very good about a $3 e-book purchase.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-05)

La Connexion Francaise

piétiner = trample
dédale = maze
baignoire = bathtub
coque = shell
remplir = fill
déranger = bother
molle = soft
montrer = show

Dénombrement en français

Je sens mieux ce matin.  Les migraines de hier apparaissent être partis.

Saturday, July 04, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-04)

The Daily Affirmation

My headache finally broke.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

How did someone intercept an email I sent, and send me a phishing attempt?

Should I always assume every headache is a migraine?

Today I Learned ... (2020-07-04)

Today I Learned ... 

Volkswagen makes a line of commercial pickup trucks.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-04)

La Connexion Francaise

amener = bring
méprise = mistake
côtoyer = rub shoulders
bavette = bib
tailler = prune

Dénombrement en français

Comment est-ce que je peux lire français plus facilement?


Friday, July 03, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a very needed hair cut this evening.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-03)

La Connexion Francaise

egarer = mislead
emprunter = borrow
eteindre = switch off
guerir = cure
écrouler = collapse
épuiser = exhaust
chanceler = totter
pansement = pad

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd-hui est un jour de congé.

Thursday, July 02, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-02)

The Daily Affirmation

My cat sat in my lap for 45 minutes at lunch today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-02)

La Connexion Francaise

palper = feel
voie = track
caleçon = underpants
chronomètre = stopwatch
fouiller = search
écarter = spread
rembrunir = darken
trahisser = betray

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que c'arrêterait de pleuvoir.

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

When I went for a walk this morning a pair of cute black children waved to me on the sidewalk.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-01)

La Connexion Francaise




Dénombrement en français

Il y avait des mots que j'aurais pu recherché mais je découvre leur signification sans rechercher.


Today I Learned ... (2020-07-01)

Today I Learned ... 

All of the trails in Saskatoon city parks are marked on Google Maps.

There were over 22,000 people enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan in 2019/20.

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-30)

The Daily Affirmation

It was relaxing to have a nice, peaceful day.

I collected all the Star Trek movies.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-30)

La Connexion Francaise

fourrer = poke
tuerie = slaughter
proie = prey
oser = dare
couler = flow
entretenir = maintain
entraider = help each other
bannir = banish
bourrasque = flurry
froisser = crease
emballage = packaging
perte = loss

Dénombrement en français

Mon pizza est froid maintenant.  Je suis triste.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do my pets consider it an invasion of their privacy when I post pictures of them sleeping?

Why do I throw left but bat right?

Monday, June 29, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do you recycle a 3-ring binder?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-29)

La Connexion Francaise

arracher = pluck
cicatriser = heal
livrer = deliver
cime = crown
effarer = frighten
loucher = squint
estrade = platform
poumon = lung

Dénombrement en français

Je suis lutter avec mes problèmes.


The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I had almost normal blood pressure this morning.

The tree service guys are going to completely handle the driveway repair and I don't have to do anything.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-28)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why is my blood pressure the best it's going to be all week, normal or almost normal, on Monday morning?

Sunday, June 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-28)

The Daily Affirmation

The bathroom always smells so fresh and inviting after someone has a shower.

I finally got past the boss fight I was stuck on in God of War.  I also figured out where to go to further the primary quest that I'm on.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-28)

La Connexion Francaise

ventre = belly
poitrine = chest
dédain = disdain
béguin = crush
taquiner = tease
écrouler = collapse
briser = break
adosser = lean against
chêne = oak
néant = nothing
clouer = nail
reboucher = recap
cire = wax
ras = flush

Dénombrement en français

Cet livre français est amusant lire.

Saturday, June 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had fun winning more challenges on Madden Ultimate Team.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-27)

La Connexion Francaise

cribler = screen
aplatisser = flatten
cuisse = thigh
boue = mud
moche = ugly

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin d'effacer mes pensées.

Friday, June 26, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why can't I have one day?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-26)

La Connexion Francaise

semer = sow
cotte = coat
gémir = groan
fusil = musket
frime = show off

Dénombrement en français

Jai besoin de un nouveau docteur.


Thursday, June 25, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-25)

The Daily Affirmation

My dental appointment was over in record time this morning.

I completed two difficult challenges in Madden tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-25)

La Connexion Francaise

péter = fart
témoigner = bear witness
pérorer = perish
frotter = scrub

Dénombrement en français

Je se sais pas quoi faire de ma toiture.


Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Today I Learned ... (2020-06-24)

Today I Learned ... 

There are in excess of 39,000 graduates of the University of Saskatchewan living and working in Saskatoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy Diablo III for the PS4?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had fun playing golf with my dad this morning at Silverwood.

It feels good to have pristine keys on my Macbook Pro again.

This new fiction book about water in the Colorado River basin seems excellent.


La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-24)

La Connexion Francaise

vitre = window
dessus = above
ciment = cement
fonçant = rushing
baisser = lower
bêtise = stupidity
vif = lively
tousser = cough
mettre = put
jouir = enjoy
renouer = reconnect

Dénombrement en français

J'aime jouer au golf.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Today I Learned ... (2020-06-23)

Today I Learned ... 

Ian Fleming, the man who invented James Bond, is also responsible for the children's book "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".


Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

If I were to buy a new PS4 game, what game should I buy?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-23)

The Daily Affirmation

It is SO good to have my Macbook Pro back!

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-23)

La Connexion Francaise

rapacer = raptor
emballer = wrap
ricaner = sneer
couronner = crown
glousser = chuckle
désamorcer = defuse
dévisager = stare
carrure = middle
moche = ugly
décrocher = pick up
tricot = knitting

Dénombrement en français

Mon emploi du temps est foutu.


Monday, June 22, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-22)

The Daily Affirmation

After a two week regime my grass looks excellent.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-22)

La Connexion Francaise

flocon = flake
saupoudre = sprinkle
couquille = nipple
crustacé = crustacean
visqueux = viscous

Dénombrement en français

Mon estomac se tourne sur lui-même.

Sunday, June 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-21)

The Daily Affirmation 

I bought a new pair of running shoes for my multiple daily walks.

I wrote another 3 pages this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-21)

La Connexion Francaise

méprendre = take me
pâlichon = pallid
rougeur = redness
entaille = notch
morsure = bite
témoigner = bear witness
parpaing = concrete block
epaisseur = thickness
entretien = interview
planche = board
accroc = snag
fourreau = scabbard
sangle = strap
blaireau = badger

Dénombrement en français

Nous verra si cet huile fait un différence.

Saturday, June 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

I wrote another 3-1/2 pages today too.

Today I Learned ... (2020-06-20)

Today I Learned ... 

Avocados are poisonous to cats and dogs.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-20)

La Connexion Francaise

au bout = at the end
fouiner = snoop
égard = respect
attarder = linger
décrassage = sour/scrub
emmêler = entangle
taquiner = tease
saillante = protruding

Dénombrement en français

En français son nom serait Fouiner Chien.

Zoe est un chien hirsute.




Friday, June 19, 2020

Today I Learned ... (2020-06-19)

Today I Learned ... 

Today is the 4th anniversary of our undefeated season winning the SBHL Co-ed B Championship.

There has been a continuous human presence on the International Space Station since 2000.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got on a roll and wrote 3-1/2 pages tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-19)

La Connexion Francaise

cible = target
emprunter = borrow
repêcher = fish out
appartenir = belong
ouragan = hurricane
brouter = graze
voguer = sail
bouger = move

Dénombrement en français

Ma tête ressemble un ouragan.

Thursday, June 18, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I'm getting a free keyboard replacement for my Macbook Pro.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-18)

La Connexion Francaise

quête = quest
tasser = tamp down
piéger = trap
manège = merry-go-round
dépouiller = strip
gambader = frolic

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que je n'ai pas un mal de tête.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-17)

The Daily Affirmation 

We ended the night with cake.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I ever really objectively know how I'm doing or is my entire perception warped and distorted?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-17)

La Connexion Francaise

voile = sail
brume = mist
héraut = herald
piocher = draw
entrechoquer = clash
givrer = frost
méprise = mistake
bête = stupid

Dénombrement en français

Il semble que cet livre est sur le point de révéler quelque chose gros.