Friday, November 25, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-25)

Today I Learned . . .

My recently deceased uncle Don's middle name was Murray.  My uncle Darrell's middle name is Blaine.

I have a --thing-- for natural redheaded girls.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is every team that I'm on, in such a funk of losing lately?

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-23)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a sweet parking spot at the soccer centre again.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is the spot where I used to park a car (but am not currently parking a car) still missing snow, after a small downfall?

Why is nothing working again?

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-23)

Today I Learned . . .

"Momento" is actually just a common misspelling.  The correct word is to use "memento".

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-11-22)

Act of Caring 

I came up with an idea for lunch today, while working out in the morning, and found time to make a cheese burger before going to work.

Building on the success of the morning, I came up with a lunch for tomorrow.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-22)

Today I Learned . . .

Eagles can swim.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need to buy new boots?



The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-22)

The Daily Affirmation

Lunch was great, with a combination of a squashed cheese burger and an M&M chocolate bar.

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-20)

Today I Learned . . .

Motorola is owned by Lenovo.  They bought it from Google.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need an Auston Matthews jersey?

Friday, November 18, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-18)

Today I Learned . . .

"Showgirls" is the top grossing NC-17 film of all time.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-18)

The Daily Affirmation

Unexpectedly, Babak gave me a yellow LDR jersey.  With that one, and another from Steve, I am 2 jerseys closer to my goal!

I was proud of myself for going out for hockey this afternoon.

My Scottevest order was waiting for me at my parents house.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a fantastic parking spot at the east soccer centre tonight.

It felt good to go out and run.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-15)

Today I Learned . . .

A lot more happened on "That 70's Show" than I remembered.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-11-15)

La Connexion Francaise

adoucir = to soften
arpenter = to stride
en quête = in quest
apogée = peak
auxquels = which
un banlieu = suburb
prendre = to take
reconvertir = to convert
réménager = to revamp
quipropos = misunderstandings
mettre = to stage
tenter - to try
tirer = to try

Dénombrement en français

J'aime "Suicide Squad"!


The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

Suicide Squad - Early digital release, today on Cineplex!

Act of Caring (2016-11-15)

Act of Caring

I went next door and told the neighbour that the door to their van was still open.

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-12)

Today I Learned . . .

The internet consensus is, human hair grows about 1/2" (1.25 [converted] cm) per month.

To --donate hair for cancer-- the hair must be:

  • clean/dry and not swept off the floor
  • free of any/all hair care products or "chemical" treatment
  • provided in a "pony tail" 
  • be a minimum of 8 inches in length (as measured from the elastic to the tip of the hair)

Friday, November 11, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-11-11)

La Connexion Francaise

faire partie = is part of
les fait rire = makes them laugh
le chômage = unemployment
se convertir = to switch to
subvenir = to provide
reprendre = to repeat
ses propres = his own
parfois = sometimes
on y retrouve = we find again
en bois = in wood

Dénombrement en français

Je peux avoir un mal de tête.