Today I Learned . . .
Its 40 years later and my parents still don't know what the Death Star is.
Tuesday, February 07, 2017
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-02-06)
Blog Question Of The Day
Where should I keep my new Death Star?
Where should I keep my new Death Star?
Monday, February 06, 2017
The Daily Affirmation (2017-02-06)
The Daily Affirmation
We played a great soccer game tonight. I played well also. We came away with a win for a change.
We played a great soccer game tonight. I played well also. We came away with a win for a change.
La Connexion Francaise (2017-02-06)
La Connexion Francaise
appareil photo = camera
Dénombrement en français
Merde! J'ai perdre mon appareil photo.
appareil photo = camera
Dénombrement en français
Merde! J'ai perdre mon appareil photo.
Sunday, February 05, 2017
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-02-05)
Blog Question Of The Day
Do I need a white Oilers jersey?
How much paint would I need to re-paint one room?
Do I need a white Oilers jersey?
How much paint would I need to re-paint one room?
Saturday, February 04, 2017
La Connexion Francaise (2017-02-04)
La Connexion Francaise
morceaux = pieces
gustatif = taste
nettoyer = to clean
suivant = following
plus tard = later
prêt = ready
Dénombrement en français
Je n'ai pas douleur ce soir á softball. Je n'ai joué pas bien que.
morceaux = pieces
gustatif = taste
nettoyer = to clean
suivant = following
plus tard = later
prêt = ready
Dénombrement en français
Je n'ai pas douleur ce soir á softball. Je n'ai joué pas bien que.
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-02-04)
Blog Question Of The Day
What makes something "microfibre"? And why is that universally good?
What makes something "microfibre"? And why is that universally good?
Friday, February 03, 2017
La Connexion Francaise (2017-02-03)
La Connexion Francaise
tel/telle - such
demi = half
tout d'abord = first
au bout = at the end
Dénombrement en français
Au bout du jour, je suis très fatigue.
tel/telle - such
demi = half
tout d'abord = first
au bout = at the end
Dénombrement en français
Au bout du jour, je suis très fatigue.
The Daily Affirmation (2017-02-03)
The Daily Affirmation
I have a phenomenally good NeuroFeedBack session this morning.
I thought up something for every blog category today.
I have a phenomenally good NeuroFeedBack session this morning.
I thought up something for every blog category today.
Today I Learned . . . (2017-02-03)
Today I Learned . . .
An ad in a sink today taught me there are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.
An ad in a sink today taught me there are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-02-03)
Blog Question Of The Day
Do I need a Cleveland Indians hat? How about a grey Blue Jays cap?
Do I need a Cleveland Indians hat? How about a grey Blue Jays cap?
Act of Caring (2017-02-03)
Act of Caring
Even though tired I figured out and fixed the problem with my Bluetooth wireless blood pressure monitor not pairing with my phone so I could take a final reading for the day.
I paid two credit card bills today - one of which was overdue because I forgot to pay it yesterday.
Even though tired I figured out and fixed the problem with my Bluetooth wireless blood pressure monitor not pairing with my phone so I could take a final reading for the day.
I paid two credit card bills today - one of which was overdue because I forgot to pay it yesterday.
Thursday, February 02, 2017
The Daily Affirmation (2017-02-02)
The Daily Affirmation
The results are in . . . I didn't break a rib.
The results are in . . . I didn't break a rib.
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-02-02)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should "Jersey A Day" month culminate in more new jerseys?
Should "Jersey A Day" month culminate in more new jerseys?
Wednesday, February 01, 2017
The Daily Affirmation (2017-02-01)
The Daily Affirmation
I scored a goal in soccer. Unfortunately I was offside and it didn't count.
I scored a goal in soccer. Unfortunately I was offside and it didn't count.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-31)
Today I Learned . . .
The basement of The Brick smells strongly of dog.
The basement of The Brick smells strongly of dog.
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-31)
The Daily Affirmation
Someone bought me lunch today.
I found $31,000 I didn't know was missing.
Someone bought me lunch today.
I found $31,000 I didn't know was missing.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-29)
Today I Learned . . .
Zoe hates getting her feet wet ... even when her feet are already wet.
Zoe hates getting her feet wet ... even when her feet are already wet.
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Act of Caring (2017-01-29)
Act of Caring
It was incredibly stupid and showed no respect for my own body and feelings. That said, I believe it is a testament to my level of care and concern that I wouldn't let either of my ball hockey teams play short today, in games that were critical for playoffs. Despite a body racked viciously at time, from a injury to my ribs that is, at least, bruised, and may well even be the result of broken ribs.
It was incredibly stupid and showed no respect for my own body and feelings. That said, I believe it is a testament to my level of care and concern that I wouldn't let either of my ball hockey teams play short today, in games that were critical for playoffs. Despite a body racked viciously at time, from a injury to my ribs that is, at least, bruised, and may well even be the result of broken ribs.
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-29)
The Daily Affirmation
I got the #1 parking spot at the soccer centre, for my late ball hockey game. It was right outside the door.
Somehow, defying all reason, I managed to make it through 2 ball hockey games tonight with, at least, bruised ribs if not possibly broken.
I got the #1 parking spot at the soccer centre, for my late ball hockey game. It was right outside the door.
Somehow, defying all reason, I managed to make it through 2 ball hockey games tonight with, at least, bruised ribs if not possibly broken.
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-29)
Blog Question Of The Day
Can you take a dog walking on a golf course with you while you play a round?
Can you take a dog walking on a golf course with you while you play a round?
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-29)
La Connexion Francaise
ainsi = so
terroir = land
étonner = surprise
douleur = pain
Dénombrement en français
Je suis étonner á mon douleur avec ce blessure aux côtes.
ainsi = so
terroir = land
étonner = surprise
douleur = pain
Dénombrement en français
Je suis étonner á mon douleur avec ce blessure aux côtes.
Friday, January 27, 2017
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-27)
The Daily Affirmation
I caught the end of the green light on Marquis, crossing Idylwyld and didn't have to wait the extra two minutes for it to cycle through again.
I executed a very nice assist today in Delco hockey.
I caught the end of the green light on Marquis, crossing Idylwyld and didn't have to wait the extra two minutes for it to cycle through again.
I executed a very nice assist today in Delco hockey.
Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-27)
Today I Learned . . .
You can buy a Jessica Jones t-shirt on Amazon.
The "ideal" depth for a wardrobe is 650 mm.
You can buy a Jessica Jones t-shirt on Amazon.
The "ideal" depth for a wardrobe is 650 mm.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-26)
La Connexion Francaise
puisqu'elle = because she
grace au = because of
la graisse = the fat
assez = enough
le bloc = piece
falloir = must
pouvoir = can
Dénombrement en français
J'ai un mal de tete.
puisqu'elle = because she
grace au = because of
la graisse = the fat
assez = enough
le bloc = piece
falloir = must
pouvoir = can
Dénombrement en français
J'ai un mal de tete.
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-26)
The Daily Affirmation
I hit the lights at Idylwyld and Marquis Drive exactly perfectly this morning.
Two parcels came in for me.
I hit the lights at Idylwyld and Marquis Drive exactly perfectly this morning.
Two parcels came in for me.
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-26)
Blog Question Of The Day
Would cherry root beer taste good?
Do I need a new, larger mini-fridge in my office? A microwave?
Would cherry root beer taste good?
Do I need a new, larger mini-fridge in my office? A microwave?
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-25)
Today I Learned . . .
I spent over $3,000 acquiring jerseys in 2016 for the various rec sports teams I administrate.
I spent over $3,000 acquiring jerseys in 2016 for the various rec sports teams I administrate.
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-25)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should I buy new computer speakers? A new keyboard?
Should I buy new computer speakers? A new keyboard?
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Act of Caring (2017-01-22)
Act of Caring
Through fatigue, pain, injuries, I persevered, playing one game of soccer, and leading my troops through 2 game of ball hockey - all to inevitable losses.
Through fatigue, pain, injuries, I persevered, playing one game of soccer, and leading my troops through 2 game of ball hockey - all to inevitable losses.
Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-22)
Today I Learned . . .
I have a large gouge in the rear bumper of my Equinox.
I have a large gouge in the rear bumper of my Equinox.
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-21)
Today I Learned . . .
The plastic sleeves on the end of shoe laces are called "aglets".
The plastic sleeves on the end of shoe laces are called "aglets".
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-21)
Blog Question Of The Day
If I were going to give up all my various sport pursuits and focus on just one, which one should I keep?
What should I do with this final $20 of 2016 tip money?
If I were going to give up all my various sport pursuits and focus on just one, which one should I keep?
What should I do with this final $20 of 2016 tip money?
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-21)
The Daily Affirmation
I've been really fortunate on street lights lately.
I've been really fortunate on street lights lately.
Friday, January 20, 2017
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-20)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why do I have to fight ever war alone?
What if everything I thought was helping was actually what hurts me?
Why do I have to fight ever war alone?
What if everything I thought was helping was actually what hurts me?
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-20)
The Daily Affirmation
I had three goals in hockey.
Then I scored a goal in soccer too.
My new fitness tracker arrived.
I had three goals in hockey.
Then I scored a goal in soccer too.
My new fitness tracker arrived.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-19)
The Daily Affirmation
I curled well again.
My latest Sunfrog shirt adventure has begun today.
I curled well again.
My latest Sunfrog shirt adventure has begun today.
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-19)
Blog Question Of The Day
Do I need a new, more official, Chicago White Sox hat?
Could I be friends with myself?
Do I need a new, more official, Chicago White Sox hat?
Could I be friends with myself?
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-18)
The Daily Affirmation
The new Bluetooth ear phones are great!
We won another soccer game!
The new Bluetooth ear phones are great!
We won another soccer game!
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-17)
The Daily Affirmation
My latest Amazon order arrived, ahead of schedule.
Jose Bautista re-signed!
My latest Amazon order arrived, ahead of schedule.
Jose Bautista re-signed!
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-17)
Blog Question Of The Day
First bowel troubles. Then sudden, extreme tiredness. Am I getting sick??
First bowel troubles. Then sudden, extreme tiredness. Am I getting sick??
Monday, January 16, 2017
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-16)
La Connexion Francaise
longtemps = for a long time
durant = during
chauffer = to heat up
qui = who
doit = must
l'ail = garlic
cela = this
dur = hard
jadis = formerly
de nos jours = nowadays
par ailleurs = otherwise
Dénombrement en français
C'est dur chauffer le potage cette est gelé
longtemps = for a long time
durant = during
chauffer = to heat up
qui = who
doit = must
l'ail = garlic
cela = this
dur = hard
jadis = formerly
de nos jours = nowadays
par ailleurs = otherwise
Dénombrement en français
C'est dur chauffer le potage cette est gelé
Sunday, January 15, 2017
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-15)
The Daily Affirmation
My team mates have the heart of the warrior.
My team mates have the heart of the warrior.
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-15)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should I buy NFL jerseys now, or skip the season and get in on baseball jerseys early?
Should I buy NFL jerseys now, or skip the season and get in on baseball jerseys early?
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-15)
La Connexion Francaise
blanchisserie = laundry
dont = whose
sous = under
ailleurs = elsewhere
Dénombrement en français
je suis très bien á blanchisserie.
blanchisserie = laundry
dont = whose
sous = under
ailleurs = elsewhere
Dénombrement en français
je suis très bien á blanchisserie.
Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-15)
Today I Learned . . .
I am really good at laundry.
The YKK on your zipper stands for "Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikigaisha"
I am really good at laundry.
The YKK on your zipper stands for "Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikigaisha"
Saturday, January 14, 2017
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-14)
La Connexion Francaise
épaissir = to thicken
muscade = nutmeg
beigne = doughnut
environ = about
ajouter = to add
jusqu'à = until
Dénombrement en français
J'aime muscade.
Ma genoux vais blesser jusqu'à j'arrête.
épaissir = to thicken
muscade = nutmeg
beigne = doughnut
environ = about
ajouter = to add
jusqu'à = until
Dénombrement en français
J'aime muscade.
Ma genoux vais blesser jusqu'à j'arrête.
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-14)
The Daily Affirmation
With 56 minutes to spare i found an emergency spare for ball!!
With 56 minutes to spare i found an emergency spare for ball!!
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-13)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should I get a racing wheel?
What's the biggest map that's been created with a 3D game engine?
Should I get a racing wheel?
What's the biggest map that's been created with a 3D game engine?
Thursday, January 12, 2017
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-12)
La Connexion Francaise
déguster = to eat
la poche = the pocket
entre = between
largeur = width
épaisseur = thickness
longue = long
cuire = to bake
loisir = leisure, pastime
surcroit = additional
chaque = each
Dénombrement en français
Je suis noix.
J'ai la noix dans ma poche.
déguster = to eat
la poche = the pocket
entre = between
largeur = width
épaisseur = thickness
longue = long
cuire = to bake
loisir = leisure, pastime
surcroit = additional
chaque = each
Dénombrement en français
Je suis noix.
J'ai la noix dans ma poche.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-11)
La Connexion Francaise
casque = helmet
Dénombrement en français
J'oublié mon casque encore.
casque = helmet
Dénombrement en français
J'oublié mon casque encore.
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-11)
Blog Question Of The Day
Do they have Tim Hortons in Las Vegas?
Do they have Tim Hortons in Las Vegas?
Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-11)
Today I Learned . . .
My clothes weigh 2-1/2 pounds. 8-|
Only 2% of people have green eyes.
My clothes weigh 2-1/2 pounds. 8-|
Only 2% of people have green eyes.
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-11)
The Daily Affirmation
I was a long way back when it turned green but I made the light at Idylwyld and Marquis this morning.
I was a long way back when it turned green but I made the light at Idylwyld and Marquis this morning.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Monday, January 09, 2017
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-09)
Blog Question Of The Day
Do I need to take a vacation to Los Angeles?
Do I need to take a vacation to Los Angeles?
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-09)
The Daily Affirmation
I figured out a much more elegant method of keeping track of my W/L/T records in rec sports.
I figured out a much more elegant method of keeping track of my W/L/T records in rec sports.
Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-09)
Today I Learned . . .
To add something in a cell, to the cell, use the & symbol
Example: =A2&" [field]"
You can not recycle batteries in Saskatoon blue-bin recycling.
To add something in a cell, to the cell, use the & symbol
Example: =A2&" [field]"
You can not recycle batteries in Saskatoon blue-bin recycling.
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-08)
La Connexion Francaise
dont = whose
car = because
puisque = since
Dénombrement en français
Je joue gagner.
dont = whose
car = because
puisque = since
Dénombrement en français
Je joue gagner.
Sunday, January 08, 2017
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-08)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should I, or should I not, buy more jerseys?
Do I quit?
Should I, or should I not, buy more jerseys?
Do I quit?
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-07)
La Connexion Francaise
ce, cet, ces, ceci, celui-là, celle-là, voila = this
Dénombrement en français
C'est de la merde!!!
ce, cet, ces, ceci, celui-là, celle-là, voila = this
Dénombrement en français
C'est de la merde!!!
Saturday, January 07, 2017
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-07)
The Daily Affirmation
I played soccer tonight.
I got a reply to my email about Cities: Skyline not loading.
I played soccer tonight.
I got a reply to my email about Cities: Skyline not loading.
Friday, January 06, 2017
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-05)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why do so many people buy gas at 7-11?
What is wrong with my save games??
Why do so many people buy gas at 7-11?
What is wrong with my save games??
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-04)
The Daily Affirmation
Canada wins ... and goes to the gold medal final!
Canada wins ... and goes to the gold medal final!
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-04)
La Connexion Francaise
d'ailleurs = incidentally
lorsque = when
desqu-els/elles = of which
èpaisses = thick
Dénombrement en français
Le chat aime les rayures.
d'ailleurs = incidentally
lorsque = when
desqu-els/elles = of which
èpaisses = thick
Dénombrement en français
Le chat aime les rayures.
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-03)
The Daily Affirmation
Beavis & Butthead Do America never fails to satisfy ... and I still do a mean Cornholio impersonation.
Beavis & Butthead Do America never fails to satisfy ... and I still do a mean Cornholio impersonation.
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-03)
La Connexion Francaise
telles = such
qui = who
russe = russian
Dénombrement en français
Montagnes russes d'amour!!
telles = such
qui = who
russe = russian
Dénombrement en français
Montagnes russes d'amour!!
Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-03)
Today I Learned . . .
In Cities: Skyline, if you build a dam in front of an approaching tsunami, it dissipates a large amount of the destructive wave.
They have Northern Lights in Cities: Skyline.
In Cities: Skyline, if you build a dam in front of an approaching tsunami, it dissipates a large amount of the destructive wave.
They have Northern Lights in Cities: Skyline.
Monday, January 02, 2017
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-02)
Blog Question Of The Day
Is it too soon for a teenager to have been named for Leeroy Jenkins?
Is it too soon for a teenager to have been named for Leeroy Jenkins?
Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-02)
Today I Learned . . .
There are 21 goalies in the history of the NHL that have recorded 350 wins in their career.
There are 21 goalies in the history of the NHL that have recorded 350 wins in their career.
Act of Caring (2017-01-02)
Act of Caring
Though ultimately in vain, I made one, final, concerted attempt to find the Dodge key, while cleaning up the house.
Though ultimately in vain, I made one, final, concerted attempt to find the Dodge key, while cleaning up the house.
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-02)
The Daily Affirmation
USC pulls out the win!
The Star Wars Challenge once again completed for another Christmas season.
USC pulls out the win!
The Star Wars Challenge once again completed for another Christmas season.
Sunday, January 01, 2017
Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-01)
Blog Question Of The Day
To Jamaica, or not Jamaica? THAT is the question.
Why won't my game load on my laptop?
To Jamaica, or not Jamaica? THAT is the question.
Why won't my game load on my laptop?
The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-01)
The Daily Affirmation
I enjoy prime rib, no matter the reason or occasion.
I enjoy prime rib, no matter the reason or occasion.
La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-01)
La Connexion Francaise
pendant = during
d'ailleurs = incidentally
entre = between
grace à = thanks to
par = by
sols = soil
compter = to count
ou = or
où = where
qui = who
tout(e) = all
lorsque = when
autour = around
plat = flat
bas = low
sèche = dry
pourtant = however
Dénombrement en français
Lorsque est-ce que c'est souper?
pendant = during
d'ailleurs = incidentally
entre = between
grace à = thanks to
par = by
sols = soil
compter = to count
ou = or
où = where
qui = who
tout(e) = all
lorsque = when
autour = around
plat = flat
bas = low
sèche = dry
pourtant = however
Dénombrement en français
Lorsque est-ce que c'est souper?
Saturday, December 31, 2016
The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-31)
The Daily Affirmation
On the last day of the year I set my record for most gaming in a single day this year.
On the last day of the year I set my record for most gaming in a single day this year.
La Connexion Francaise (2016-12-31)
La Connexion Francaise
bienvenue = welcome
Dénombrement en français
Bienvenue 2017!
bienvenue = welcome
Dénombrement en français
Bienvenue 2017!
Today I Learned . . . (2016-12-31)
Today I Learned . . .
There is an identifiable strain of Ebola virus that is not currently known to be fatal in humans. Nonetheless it is still classified as a Level 4 biological hazard.
There are TWO Ewok movies (for kids).
There is an identifiable strain of Ebola virus that is not currently known to be fatal in humans. Nonetheless it is still classified as a Level 4 biological hazard.
There are TWO Ewok movies (for kids).
Friday, December 30, 2016
The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-30)
The Daily Affirmation
Snow brings out the best in people. Plenty of people with snow blowers were out, clearing more sidewalk than just their own.
Snow brings out the best in people. Plenty of people with snow blowers were out, clearing more sidewalk than just their own.
Thursday, December 29, 2016
La Connexion Francaise (2016-12-29)
La Connexion Francaise
n'importe quoi = anything
depuis = since
entre = between
la crevette = shrimp
abriter = to shelter
haut = high
garder = to keep
surtout = in particular, especially
regorger = to abound
fort = strong
le rebord = the edge
escarpés = steep
environ = about
le rivage = shore
trou = hole
basse = low
plus loin = further
chemin = path
emprunter = to borrow
parfois = sometimes
Dénombrement en français
Pourquoi n'est pas n'importe quoi $5?
n'importe quoi = anything
depuis = since
entre = between
la crevette = shrimp
abriter = to shelter
haut = high
garder = to keep
surtout = in particular, especially
regorger = to abound
fort = strong
le rebord = the edge
escarpés = steep
environ = about
le rivage = shore
trou = hole
basse = low
plus loin = further
chemin = path
emprunter = to borrow
parfois = sometimes
Dénombrement en français
Pourquoi n'est pas n'importe quoi $5?
The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-29)
The Daily Affirmation
My vacation fund got a healthy little boost this afternoon.
Supper was delicious! And I got multiple likes on the photo of it.
My vacation fund got a healthy little boost this afternoon.
Supper was delicious! And I got multiple likes on the photo of it.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-29)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why isn't anything $5? I can handle a $5 incursion on my budget.
Why isn't anything $5? I can handle a $5 incursion on my budget.