Saturday, March 14, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I had two normal blood pressure readings this morning, for the first time since February 8th which was 36 days ago. 

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-14)

La Connexion Francaise

braquer = point
sourciller = frown
serrer = tighten
jouasse = cheeky
tressaillir = flinch
cagibi = cubbyhole
surchauffer = overheat

Dénombrement en français

Nous n'avons marché pas très loin ce matin.


Friday, March 13, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

I scored 3 goals in the last Delco hockey of the season and set up one really nice play with a great assist.

I finished an AWWA magazine for the first time in a great many months.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-13)

La Connexion Francaise

attirer = attract
embeter = bother
moite = moist
seins = breasts
foirer = screw up
remettre = put back
amadouer = coax

Dénombrement en français

Je peux jamais comprend quoi est aller sur a ce livre.

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-03-12)

Act of Caring

I added beverages to the canteen fridge this afternoon.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-12)

The Daily Affirmation

The hot tub was just what I needed tonight.

I finished the Zeffo chapter of Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-12)

La Connexion Francaise

paillasse = bench
bénisse = bless
cracher = spit
bousiller = screw up
épier = spy
ricaner = sneer
tronche = face
piqûre = sting/bite
abeille = bee
dandiner = waddle
enceinte = pregnant
emménager = move in

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas qui est faux and que n'est pas.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-12)

Today I Learned . . .

Dogs can't catch coronavirus.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Does coronavirus cause high blood pressure?

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-03-11)

Act of Caring

I took the SARCAN recycling outside.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-11)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Can you over-dose on fresh air?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-11)

The Daily Affirmation 

It is very rewarding to have your cat want cuddles every morning after you finish your workout.

I greatly enjoyed not having to scrap my windows this morning.

I got to play Lego tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-11)

La Connexion Francaise

peinarde = cunning
fusil = gun
gâcher = spoil
emmêler = entangle
crever = die

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de me calmer.


Tuesday, March 10, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-10)

The Daily Affirmation

Even though I didn't have a lunch walk, I still got 15,000 steps.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-10)

La Connexion Francaise

espiègle = playful

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que my televiseur est clignotant?


Monday, March 09, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I solved the puzzle I was on in Jedi: Fallen Order and am on to a new section of the game.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-09)

Today I Learned . . .

I had an inexplicable 34 page views yesterday.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-09)

La Connexion Francaise

reculer = back off
dessus = above
gercer = chap
confrère = colleague
titiller = tickle
dégouliner = drip

Dénombrement en français

Je suis à la page 274 et je ne sais pas où ce livre aller.


Sunday, March 08, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-08)

The Daily Affirmation

It was peaceful to sit with a cat in my lap this afternoon.

Act of Caring (2020-03-08)

Act of Caring

I added three pails of water to the hot tub this afternoon.

I did the dishes after my dog walk.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-08)

La Connexion Francaise

ricaner = sneer
plissement = wrinkling

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que certains jours je peux lire francais bien et certains jours je ne peux pas.

Saturday, March 07, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-07)

The Daily Affirmation

When it was time to leave after the Rush game, the car in front of me had already left and I got a drive through.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-07)

Today I Learned . . .

The word "vinegar" comes from the French "vin aigre" or "sour wine" because that's what vinegar is.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-07)

La Connexion Francaise

bafouiller = stammer
surgir = arise
cogner = bump
faiblesse = weakness
coincer = stuck
fardeau = burden
chialer = complain

Dénombrement en français

Ce livre change si rapidement.


Friday, March 06, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-06)

The Daily Affirmation

For the second time in a row I didn't have to stay late for a Blades game.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-06)

La Connexion Francaise

contourne = bypass
pelouse = lawn
auvent = awning
costaud = strong
viser = aim
coude = elbow
mener = lead
atterir = land
creux = hollow

Dénombrement en français

Je n'aime pas avoir un mal de tete.  J'ai trop mals de tete dernièrement.


Thursday, March 05, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-05)

La Connexion Francaise

carnet = notebook
estrade = platform
flipper = pinball
agacer = annoy
pleurniche = whimper
chouchou = pet
caillou = pebble
carrelage = floor tile
vitrine = showcase
franchir = cross
rauque = hoarse
goutter = drip
perron = porch
longer = follow
buisson = bush
nouer = tie
fond = background
croquis = sketch

Dénombrement en français

J'ai recherché beaucoup mots aujourd-hui.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-05)

Today I Learned . . .

There is actual egg in a Cadbury easter creme egg.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished the 2019 AMTA conference papers/presentations today.

The snow from yesterday melted and I didn't have to shovel.  Yay!

The problem with my computer link to an external TV as a second monitor did not have the intermittent blinking problem that had been plaguing me since Christmas tonight.  Maybe that problem is now fixed.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a belt off the internet?

Wednesday, March 04, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-04)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I subscribe to Apple Arcade for $6.99/month?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-04)

The Daily Affirmation

The Blades post-game show was cancelled and I didn't have to stay late.

All of the alarm codes on my truck have cleared themselves spontaneously.


La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-04)

La Connexion Francaise

ressortir = stand out
recroqueviller = cower
griffonner = doodle
carnet = notebook
soucoupe = saucer
chou = cabbage
là-bas = over there

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de un stratégie être plus effectif.

Tuesday, March 03, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished the regular season of NHL fantasy hockey in first place.

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

Blog Question Of The Day 

Is it not wasteful to wrap a magazine in plastic to mail it?

How old does a magazine have to before there's no value in reading it?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-03)

La Connexion Francaise

apaisante = soothing
titiller = tickle
fiche = plug
engueuler = shout/yell
deballer = unpack
basculer = toggle
hais = hate
gâcher = spoil
tromper = deceive

Dénombrement en français

Travail est plus dur que vacances.


Monday, March 02, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

In a way I can't reconcile with my desire to still be in Central America, it feels good to be home.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-02)

Today I Learned . . .

Baseballs are hand stitched.

Saturday, February 29, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-29)

The Daily Affirmation

Having a cabana for the last full day of vacation was excellent.

I laughed really hard at a couple of movies tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are people "like"-ing things at 2:40 AM?

Do I want to go to Europe?

Am I useless?

Friday, February 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-28)

The Daily Affirmation 

I really enjoyed the trip to Nicaragua today, especially the opportunity to photograph a dormant volcano, where I was able to purchase two Nicaragua baseball jerseys at the observation point.

Act of Caring (2020-02-28)

Act of Caring 

I closed the door at the Nicaraguan border crossing according to the request on the sign after someone left it open when going outside.

Thursday, February 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was tenuous when we booked it but its confirmed that the Nicaragua excursion is a GO for tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does a cemetery need power!?!

Do I really care if there's high crime at the garbage dumps?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a lot of nice photos from our excursion today.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I am somehow, beyond all logic, in first place of fantasy hockey again.

Monday, February 24, 2020

Sunday, February 23, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-23)

The Daily Affirmation

The personally made crepe that finished my meal tonight was an excellent cap to a long day of travel.

Saturday, February 22, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-22)

The Daily Affirmation

Despite spending 5 hours in the car I hit all my fitness goals today.

Friday, February 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-21)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe looks great with her fresh, new hair cut.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-21)

La Connexion Francaise

cadre = frame
pattes = paws
hais = hate
costaud = strong
crever = die

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas comment aider mes collègues de travail.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was relaxing to have a day where I wasn't borne down by the weight of a project deadline.

Act of Caring (2020-02-20)

Act of Caring 

I loaded one of the fridges at work with drinks from the stock pile this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-20)

La Connexion Francaise

emmener = bring
pencher = lean
gale = scabies
déprimer = depress
foncer = charge

Dénombrement en français

Ma côtelette de porc était bonne mais pas les patates douces.


Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-19)

The Daily Affirmation

Morning dog cuddles, while warming up the car to go to work, are very gratifying.

I finally got to do a decent about of week-night gaming, played Jedi: Fallen Order, and solved two puzzles.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-19)

La Connexion Francaise

apercevoir = see
lier = bind
rance = rancie
fredonner = hum
roucoulades = coo
quoi = what
pire = worst
braguette = fly
démanger = itch
percuter = ram

Dénombrement en français

Je veux percuter un mur avec mon cerveau.


Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-18)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why do some people act oblivious to a truth that's staring them in the face?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-18)

La Connexion Francaise

folle = crazy woman
remercier = thank
remporter = win

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui était frustrant.


The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-18)

The Daily Affirmation 

I meant to wash some of my winter wear, when I got back from my evening dog walk, but I forgot to put the items in the washer after I filled it with water, which was fortuitous because when I got back from shopping I realized my winter hat also needed to be washed, and I hadn't wasted the cycle yet.

Monday, February 17, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I found a problem before it was too late.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-17)

La Connexion Francaise

bide = bomb
dodue = plump
appuyer = press
tressaillir = thrill
grignoter = nibble
piocher = draw
foirer = screw up

Dénombrement en français

Mon mâchoire / visage ne blesse pas autant ce matin.

Sunday, February 16, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-16)

The Daily Affirmation

My face/jaw did not hurt as much today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-16)

La Connexion Francaise

plomber = seal
dérouler = proceed
pencher = lean
soucier = worry
tablier = apron
minable = seedy
auréoles = rings
plafond = ceiling
tapis = carpet
dette = debt
atterrir = land

Dénombrement en français

Est-ce que je peux survivre un jour entier sans pilules?

Saturday, February 15, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-15)

The Daily Affirmation

With 3 minutes to go I got to 20,000 steps.

Act of Caring (2020-02-15)

Act of Caring 

I did a survey for Porsche Saskatoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-15)

La Connexion Francaise

enfiler = thread
chirurgien = surgeon
serrer = tighten
bagnole = wagon
boue = mud
vioque = wrinkly

Dénombrement en français

Est-ce que je devrais lire plus francais chaque jour?

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does Apple Health occasionally have gaps in the graphs even though the data is in the app?

Why am I still sleeping well, even though I'm having this problem with my jaw/face?


Friday, February 14, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-14)

The Daily Affirmation

It was nice to go see a movie tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-14)

La Connexion Francaise

exiger = require
broncher = stumble
hacher = chop
épuiser = exhaust
épousseter = dust
crotte = dung
soigneux = careful
placard = cupboard
mesonge = lie
cingler = whip
berceuse = lullaby

Dénombrement en français

Joyeuse saint Valentin!


Thursday, February 13, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-13)

Blog Question Of The Day


Why are my canned beer pours with the left hand fine and pours with my right hand overflow?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I was waiting to turn left at Marquis and Idylwyld.  We got a green arrow and the row of cars started turning.  The mini van stopped at the green arrow when he got to the front of the line.  I noticed, but late and had to jam on the brakes.  I was sliding on ice but came to a stop mere inches from their back bumper.

I didn't have to close the bar tonight.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I managed to get past the puzzle that stumped me before bed last night.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why am I in so much pain?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-12)

La Connexion Francaise

socquettes = bobby socks
heurter = hit
relancer = revive
vaseux = muddy
répandre = spread
écarquiller = widen
raccrocher = hang up
au fond = basically

Dénombrement en français

Je dois claire mon cerveau.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-11)

The Daily Affirmation

Our supper tonight, air fried chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and vegetables was particularly good.

We had a really great hot tub session, just before going to bed.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-10)

La Connexion Francaise

veille = standby
entrebâillement = crack
capuche = hood
dessus = above
surgir = arise
rapprocher = bring closer
perron = steps
trône = throne
balancelle = lounger

Dénombrement en français

Combien douleur est trop?


Monday, February 10, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I won fantasy hockey for the week, last week.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-10)

La Connexion Francaise

pousser = push
décrocher = unhook
au bout = at the end
harcèlement = bullying
aiguille = needle
grincer = grind

Dénombrement en français

Ma dent blesse.

Sunday, February 09, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-02-09)

Act of Caring

I re-mounted the shelf in the kitchen/dining room.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-09)

The Daily Affirmation

Happiness is ... your cat following you around the house all day, looking for snuggles.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-09)

La Connexion Francaise

guère = hardly
bouquin = book
poitrine = chest
peluche = plush
dégoter = find
trimballer = cart around
au fond = basically
fringue = dud
fournir = provide
ahurir = astound

Dénombrement en français

Je pense que quelque chose me manque quand je lis ce livre.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-09)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy e-books?

Saturday, February 08, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-08)

La Connexion Francaise

joncher = strew
balader = stroll
décortiquer = shell
étalage = display
ronger = gnaw
rompre = break up

Dénombrement en français

Je sens moins fatigué apres mesure ma pression artérielle et c'est basse.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I had two extra normal blood pressure readings this morning.

Friday, February 07, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-07)

Blog Question Of The Day

Would I give up Frosters if they got rid of Cherry Coke?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored one goal in Delco hockey this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-07)

La Connexion Francaise

éloigner = remove
rattraper = catch up
perron = steps
parcourir = browse
soubresaut = blip
fredonner = hum
lâcher = release
goutte = drop
ébahir = dumbfound
foudroyante = lightning
fusiller = shoot
tâcher = stain
canapé = couch

Dénombrement en français

Je vais trop vite.

Thursday, February 06, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a lot of things done today at work.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-02-06)

Today I Learned . . .

Thursday nights at Safeway are "sensory shopping".  They turn off half the lights and eliminate as much ambient noise as possible to create a subdued shopping environment.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-06)

La Connexion Francaise

luire = gleam
foudroyante = lightning
avouer = confess
socle = basement

Dénombrement en français

Je comprend plus de mon livre francaise aujourd-hui.

Wednesday, February 05, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I'm really enjoying my new #29 - Leon Draisaitl jersey.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why don't we order more of the food we see on TV?

Is KFC and Eggos equal to chicken and waffles?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-05)

La Connexion Francaise

garer = park
vacarme = din
vitre = window
lâcher = release
crever = die
déborder = overflow
affiler = sharpen

Dénombrement en français

j'ai ouvert mon soupe.

Tuesday, February 04, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-04)

La Connexion Francaise

défiler = pass
écrouler = collapse
beuglement = blare
tympan = ear drum

Dénombrement en français

Que se passe-t-il dans ce livre?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-04)

The Daily Affirmation

Happiness is ... holding a cat in your arms in the dark early in the morning.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-04)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why is it easier to console others than it is to help ourselves?

Monday, February 03, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished the Bogano portion of Jedi: Fallen Order this evening.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-03)

La Connexion Francaise

draguer = hit on

Dénombrement en français

Quoi est-ce que "bahut" signifie en anglais?

Sunday, February 02, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a great afternoon with football, Jay & Silent Bob and Jedi: Fallen Order.

In the last game of the NFL season I made the correct jersey choice.