Tuesday, February 16, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-02-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a near perfect parking spot at the Sasktel Soccer Centre tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does soup, frozen or not, require so much microwaving to get hot?

Is it still a school zone if there's no school this week?

Why can't I turn around my physical performance, in the same way I have transformed my mental edge and my weight loss goal?

Today I Learned . . . (2016-02-16)

Today I Learned . . .

Seawater pH is typically limited to a range between 7.5 and 8.4.

The second area code in Saskatchewan is 639.

Act of Caring (2016-02-16)

Act of Caring

When I realized I'd forgotten my morning pills, after a few moments indecision, I went home and got them.

While at home I noticed my steps had ice on them so I put out some ice-melt.

While waiting for my bagel to toast, I added pop to the staff fridge.

Monday, February 15, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-02-15)

La Connexion Francaise

interdire = to forbid
avoir envie = to feel like/want

Dénombrement en français

Ball hockey est trés frustrant.



Today I Learned . . . (2016-02-15)

Today I Learned . . . 

I saw a train crossing Millar Ave.  They do still use those tracks.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy this pen?

http://www.banggood.com/Aluminum-Alloy-Self-Defense-Protection-Tactical-Pen-Glass-Breaker-p-936549.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc_elc&utm_campaign=sec-def-rm-nr&utm_content=tracy&utm_design=27

How does Facebook decide in what order the people are in on your chat panel in the web version of Facebook?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-02-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I have not weighed this little in 740 days.

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-02-14)

Act of Caring

For not other reason than, the machine was done, I took the dishes out of the dishwasher.

Though I intensely dislike the chore, and had the option of procrastinating on it until tomorrow, I put away all the laundry that I'd finished.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-02-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I know we lost the game 6-0.  But I felt such a sense of gratitude to see us get a decent bench, with 10 runners come out to a game in prime time on Valentine's Day.  Then to have a guy who'd never even work goalie pads before, step up to play net for us, and the rest of the team rally around him, to limit shots and help him not get shelled.  We showed very little offensive push tonight, but our level of effort playing defence was outstanding, and it re-affirmed my faith in this team.

It was a lot of fun to play ball hockey and completely dominate the other team, resulting in a comfortable 5-2 win.  I didn't make any all-star teams based on my play last night, but I was solid, dependent and competent.  I felt good about the whole game.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-02-14)

La Connexion Francaise

à moins que = unless
afin que/pour que = in order that
avant que = before
bien que/malgré que/quoique = although
de crainte que/de peur que = for fear that
jusqu'à ce que = until
pourvu que = provided that
sans que = without

Dénombrement en français

Trop de pénalités coute nous le match ce soir.


The Daily Photo (2016-02-14)

The Daily Photo

These are things someone could buy me for a present





Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Could a basketball player from a different era, say Bill Walton, in his prime, compete with a modern NBA player?

Saturday, February 13, 2016

The Daily Photo (2016-02-13)

The Daily Photo

What the hell is wrong with this hot tub water???


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

If a girl were to get into a serious athletic pursuit, wouldn't free-flowing hair get in the way?

La Connexion Francaise (2016-02-13)

La Connexion Francaise

pendant = while
tourne = turned
autour = around
tous = all

Dénombrement en français

Il a neigé sur ma tête.


The Daily Affirmation (2016-02-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished a book this morning, something I haven't done in quite awhile.

I hit the first "out of the park" home run of my adult slo-pitch career tonight.

Friday, February 12, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-02-12)

Today I Learned . . .

In Sweden parents are not allowed to name their children: Metallica, Superman, Veranda, Ikea and Elvis.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-02-12)

La Connexion Francaise

impensable = unthinkable
'espèce en danger = endangered species
la croyance = belief
la lune = moon
le préjugé = prejudice
le réchauffement = warming
égal/egaux = equal

Dénombrement en français

Je crois en le préjugé.



The Daily Photo (2016-02-12)

The Daily Photo

How long is it going to take me to move all of this over by 1 foot?


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do people have to post garbage to the internet?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-02-12)

The Daily Affirmation

In a game too skilled for my lack of talent, at the very end, I managed to make two nice plays that would have to be scored as assists.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-02-10)

La Connexion Francaise

devoir = to have to/must
tenir = to hold
vouloir = to want
brüler = to run (a light)
dépasser = to exceed
envoyer des textos = to text message

Dénombrement en français

Je voudrais la douleur dans mon bras gauche et mon orteil droite partir.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

When are my socks going to get here?

Why can I, all of a sudden, sleep like a normal person?

The Daily Photo (2016-02-10)

The Daily Photo

Can you tell this finger is sprained?


Tuesday, February 09, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-02-09)

The Daily Affirmation 

In a game of bland opportunities, I made three good plays in contribution.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-09)

Blog Question Of The Day

What do I do about this impasse on my flag football team regarding playing an offensive role?

La Connexion Francaise (2016-02-09)

La Connexion Francaise

rougir = to blush
rendre = return
saisir = grab

Dénombrement en français

Je voudrais saisir plus footballs.





Today I Learned . . . (2016-02-09)

Today I Learned . . .

Most consulting engineers specify that the HMI screen should be mounted so that its at ~60" (1500 mm) from the floor to the finished location of the screen.

Monday, February 08, 2016

The Daily Photo (2016-02-08)

The Daily Photo

Why is my right foot looks fine, but is screaming in agony, while my left foot feels okay but its all pink and looks shredded?


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do banks have to be so irritating?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-02-08)

The Daily Affirmation

The numbers on the scale this morning read 198.2.

I scored a goal tonight in men's masters soccer.  It was my typical dirty goal.

Sunday, February 07, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-02-07)

La Connexion Francaise

ours = bears
l'assiette = plate
l'oreiller = pillow

Dénombrement en français

Broncos pour la victoire!


The Daily Photo (2016-02-07)

The Daily Photo

The newest project . . . the same as an old project




I had to make shaved ice when this afternoon's Super Big Gulp lasted forever


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-07)

Blog Question Of The Day

What do I do about the Chinese?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-02-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I got the only thing I wanted out of today, Peyton Manning won the Super Bowl.

Saturday, February 06, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Could I find an orange Broncos hat in Saskatoon?

Friday, February 05, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-02-05)

Act of Caring

I took the garbage out.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-02-05)

Today I Learned . . .

Pg 13.5 is not a weird page reference but actually a specification for threads on an item, commonly something electrical.

Thursday, February 04, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-02-04)

La Connexion Francaise

emporter = to carry
sac de couchage = sleeping bag
poubelle = garbage

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas heureux.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do my phosphate tablets effervesce better with water at work?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-02-04)

The Daily Affirmation

I weighed 199.2 lbs this morning, finally under my goal weight for the first time 339 days.

The jersey order came in today.

My chair FINALLY got here!

Today I Learned . . . (2016-02-04)

Today I Learned . . . (2016-02-03)

They have a round booth at Jerry's.

Wednesday, February 03, 2016

The Daily Photo (2016-02-03)

The Daily Photo 

Because its interesting to me . . . another injury


(Note the discolouration at the base of my thumb, at the joint.  I diagnose this . . . a sprain)

La Connexion Francaise (2016-02-03)

La Connexion Francaise

laine = wool
lin = linen
couchage = sleeping
sac à dos = back pack

Dénombrement en français

Je regarde la chanteuse Taylor Swift ce soir.



Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

Does a cat notice when you say sorry to it for something like accidentally tripping over it?

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-02-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Even though the trip to the store seemed to disprove the theory, should I buy a new power adapter for my Macbook Air, since they are only $25?

Monday, February 01, 2016

Sunday, January 31, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-31)

The Daily Affirmation

The stars aligned and fate returned the result that some had tried to subvert.  John Scott got his day, and was rewarded with the All-Star MVP trophy.

Act of Caring (2016-01-31)

Act of Caring

I stuffed everything I could find in the dish washer tonight and fired it up.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-01-31)

La Connexion Francaise

cave = cellar
maîtrise = mastery
bêtise = silliness
souffle = breath
crever = to burst
s'enfler = to swell up
retenir = to hold back

Dénombrement en français

J'ai acheté une chaise aujourd'hui.

Neutral Net Interactive était la bêtise.


The Daily Photo (2016-01-31)

The Daily Photo

Is the area around/below my right big toe swollen?

(Yes, I know I have ugly feet)


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-01-31)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is there something stronger for athlete's foot than Tinactin?

Today I Learned . . . (2016-01-31)

Today I Learned . . .

Troy Flutie, the son of Darren, brother of Doug, played college the same as Doug at Boston College.

In close-up photo my feet are extremely ugly.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-01-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does this cat always start by lying on the keyboard?

La Connexion Francaise (2016-01-30)

La Connexion Francaise

entendre = to hear
ranger = to tidy
poser = to pose

Dénombrement en français

Je ne jouer pas bien ce soir.  C'était juste d'accord.


The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a lot of stuff done today.

Act of Caring (2016-01-30)

Act of Caring

I finally changed my contact lenses after I don't know how long.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-01-30)

Today I Learned . . .

Crossbows are restricted weapons in Canada requiring a license.

Ants can survive being microwaved because they are small enough to dodge the rays.

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-01-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do cheap phone cables actually live up to the hype of being terrible because they are cheap?  I mean, its just a cable.

Should I learn to play a brass horn?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I spent an enjoyable day doing something I haven't enjoyed in quite awhile - working.

Act of Caring (2016-01-28)

Act of Caring

I emptied the dishwasher tonight.

I finally remembered to put that mis-delivered letter back in the mailbox.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-26)

The Daily Affirmation 

I managed to fix my iPhone tonight, no thanks to the jerk-offs at Apple that had to make a life-changing deal out of whether my connecting cable was GENUINE or not.

Thanks for nothing Apple.

Act of Caring (2016-01-26)

Act of Caring

I made three kinds of Kool-Aid tonight.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-01-26)

Today I Learned . . .

After numerous diverging pieces of research, it appears that, the Average American spends 5.4% of their yearly expenditure on coffee.  (as of 2013)

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-01-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

What is the global contribution of coffee to the world economy?

How should I commemorate Bell "Let's Talk" Day?

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-01-13)

La Connexion Francaise 

tour = lap
shake = secouer
a throw, pass = un jet

Dénombrement en français

Azrael est assis sur mes genoux.
Je dois 4 secondes pour terminer une passe.



The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

Its kind of sublime and hard to describe but it turned out that I had a good day.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-01-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is the bank, and the mall, open late tomorrow because its Thursday?

Have I broken a tooth?

Act of Caring (2016-01-13)

Act of Caring

When it looked like soccer today was going to be a bust at the gym, I switched gears and tried to arrange some football practice for myself, to work on my passing and play selection.

Monday, January 11, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-01-11)

La Connexion Francaise 

fickle - inconstant

Dénombrement en français

Le chat est inconstant.



The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-11)

The Daily Affirmation

This National Championship Game is great!

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-01-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

What is a short term way/job/method of making a sizeable amount of money?

La Connexion Francaise (2016-01-10)

La Connexion Francaise 

monter = to go up
la salle de classe = classroom
reappeler = to recall
aller = to go

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas impressionné avec with notre effort ce soir.



Sunday, January 10, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-01-10)

Today I Learned . . .

Holly prefers to eat children's breakfast cereal after 9 PM.

The Daily Photo (2016-01-10)

The Daily Photo

Leaving it all on the field


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-01-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is the ice on the river (once it becomes fully frozen all the way across) strong enough to skate on?

Is satellite radio still a thing?

Act of Caring (2016-01-10)

Act of Caring

I critically analyzed the quality of the water in the hot tub, reasoned that it was not capable of being restored and dumped it, followed by a refill.  It is heating now, in preparation for use later.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I know it won't matter to anyone else, but I'm excited to have found my Heel Balm again.


Saturday, January 09, 2016

The Daily Photo (2016-01-09)

The Daily Photo

This felt a little ominous


The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-09)

The Daily Affirmation

It took some pain and some tears, but as the second half of the winter soccer season begins, it appears we finally have a strong, committed group of people working together to be a team.

Thursday, January 07, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-01-07)

Today I Learned . . .

To provide for ideal moisture content, a snowman is best attempted when snow is around 30 inches deep.

Wednesday, January 06, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-06)

The Daily Affirmation

We pulled out a last minute victory in Men's Masters soccer tonight.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-01-06)

Today I Learned

The cure to depression is a regular diet of hilarious Youtube videos.  (Note: 20 year old rap doesn't hurt either)

Tuesday, January 05, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I can't over-look the atrocious start to my career as an AFFL quarterback BUT . . . I did come back from disaster and direct 3 scoring drives and completed a few quality passes.  It was not the All-Star beginning that I may have dream for, but as little beginnings go, I'll take it.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-01-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I convince myself to not roll out right when I feel pressured by the rusher?

La Connexion Francaise (2016-01-05)

La Connexion Francaise 

quart = quarter hour
désir = desire

Dénombrement en français

Les exercises n'est pas amusant.

Je ne veux pas jouer au football à 11 heures et quart ce soir.


Act of Caring (2016-01-05)

Act of Caring

I helped Sarah with the canteen (mostly pop) for the staff.

Monday, January 04, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-01-04)

La Connexion Francaise 

la piscine = the pool
demain = tomorrow
hier = yesterday
envie = desire

Dénombrement en français

Les exercises n'est pas amusant.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-01-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is it that medical specialists can have such weird, obscure, convoluted collection of hours that takes 30 seconds for them to explain before they get to the part where they are closed right now?

Sunday, January 03, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-01-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I get this group of ball hockey players to learn to score?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-03)

The Daily Affirmation

Despite all the screw-ups that happened on this first day back at ball hockey, the co-ed team tied Loose Slots and a shoot-out was needed to lead us to a lose.  Oh so close!

Act of Caring (2016-01-03)

Act of Caring

I fixed my sister's phone and iTunes for her today.

Friday, January 01, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-01-01)

La Connexion Francaise 

nettoyer = to clean
franchement = honestly
comptoir = counter
evidemment = obviously

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui était un jour bien.



The Daily Affirmation (2016-01-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I went to put away a tip envelope in my coat, and found an old tip envelope from Dec. 4.

Thursday, December 31, 2015

La Connexion Francaise (2015-12-31)

La Connexion Francaise 

rendre = to make
franchement = honestly
racontre = to meet
D'accord = OK

Dénombrement en français

Mon chat est rendre moi furieux.


The Daily Affirmation (2015-12-31)

The Daily Affirmation

The Josh Donaldson socks have been found.

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-12-31)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I accept that a media collection (VHS, CD, DVD, Blu-Ray) is going the way of the do-do bird and not leave much but a small allowance for it in any future entertainment centre planning I may be thinking about doing?

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

La Connexion Francaise (2015-12-30)

La Connexion Francaise 

gauche = left
jeter = to throw
la flaque = puddle
mouillée = wet
sale = dirty
sûrement = surely
dépêcher = to hurry

Dénombrement en français

Quand je jette le football américain, j'ai mal ma gauche bras.


Blog Question Of The Day (2015-12-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

If you made two soccer teams, each comprised of an equal number of men and women of "elite" status in world soccer, and had them play each other, what pace/intensity/precision would you get in the game?