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.