Thursday, February 28, 2013

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-28)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

If I had my wish granted and the week had an extra day added, would I want it to be a "week day" or a "weekend day"?

On a scale that means something to me, how much would tearing the Achilles tendon hurt?

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-27)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I be able to feel my pulse in the flesh wound on my hand?

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Today I Learned . . . (2013-02-27)

Today I Learned . . .

TIG welding stands for "Tungsten Inert Gas" (TIG) and is also known as gas tungsten arc welding.

TIG or GTAW welding is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. The weld area is protected from atmospheric contamination by an inert shielding gas (argon or helium), and a filler metal is normally used;  Some welds, known as autogenous welds, do not require it. A constant-current welding power supply produces energy which is conducted across the arc through a column of highly ionized gas and metal vapors known as a plasma.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-27)

The Daily Affirmation

With 80 minutes logged yesterday, and another 54 minutes today, I felt a real sense of accomplishment at cleaning my driveway.

Act Of Caring (2013-02-27)

Act Of Caring

Despite having more work than I know how to complete on time, I took requests from two new people today.

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-27)

La Connexion Francaise

donc - therefore
chaque - each
qui - that
que - that

J'ai pelleté beaucoup neige hier et aujourd'hui.

Act Of Caring (2013-02-26)

Act Of Caring

Even though it took a long time (and isn't finished) and I didn't want to do it, I shoveled snow tonight.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-26)

The Daily Affirmation

Its very hard for me to articulate the reason why, but this is clearly the "thing" that makes me happy today:

Taylor Swift (Bryan Adams) Summer of 69 - Vancouver 09/11/2011

The Daily Photo (2013-02-26)

The Daily Photo

Another supper-time experiment . . . that worked!!



La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-26)

La Connexion Francaise

même - same

Mon déjeuner est le même comme hier.
Je suis une crêpier!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-26)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What would it take for me to feel 100% physically?

Is it wrong for me to reject Networking Event invitations out of hand?

Monday, February 25, 2013

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-25)

La Connexion Francaise

plusieurs - several
sec - dry
bulles - bubbles

Ma boire favori a bulles.  J'aime boisson gazéfiée.
Je n'etait pas sec dans la bain tourbillons.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a pleasant, second hand, compliment today.

The Daily Photo (2013-02-25)

The Daily Photo

My latest ouchie


Act Of Caring (2013-02-25)

Act Of Caring

My front sidewalk is icy so I put down some salt.

The hot tub seemed to be under-performing so I took apart the filters and cleaned them out.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Act Of Caring (2013-02-24)

Act Of Caring

Rather than be lazy, I finished off the laundry, took it upstairs and put it away.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-24)

The Daily Affirmation

Shockers for the win!

Today I Learned . . . (2012-02-24)

Today I Learned . . .

A rat can last longer without water than a camel can.

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-24)

La Connexion Francaise

ajouter - add

Present Future ImperfectPresent participle
j'ajouteajouteraiajoutaisajoutant
tuajoutesajouterasajoutais
ilajouteajouteraajoutaitPassé composé
nousajoutonsajouteronsajoutions   Auxiliary verb avoir
vousajoutezajouterezajoutiez   Past participle ajouté
ilsajoutentajouterontajoutaient
SubjunctiveConditionalPassé simpleImperfect subjunctive
j'ajouteajouteraisajoutaiajoutasse
tuajoutesajouteraisajoutasajoutasses
ilajouteajouteraitajoutaajoutât
nousajoutionsajouterionsajoutâmesajoutassions
vousajoutiezajouteriezajoutâtesajoutassiez
ilsajoutentajouteraientajoutèrentajoutassent

J'ajoute un section verbe à La Connexion Francaise.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-24)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I put a visor on my hockey helmet?

I know it's antithetical to everything I've ever said about Facebook gaming but should I spend real money on Simcity Social?

Today I Learned . . . (2012-02-23)

Today I Learned . . .

In the 1946-47 NHL season, Maple Leaf Gardens was the first arena in the NHL to have Plexiglas inserted in the end zones of the rink.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-23)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

If I bought NHL 13, would I play it?

Today's soccer game went a lot better than yesterday's.  I conclude this is in no small part related to my decided effort to reduce knee inflammation.  Should I get the cortisone shot anyway?

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-23)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai fait beaucoup aujourd'hui.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-23)

The Daily Affirmation

After a tough loss yesterday, we came back with a dominating win tonight.

Given a full day to prepare, with rest, medical treatment, and stretching, I played the soccer game with minimal discomfort as compared to last night when it was scorching hell.

The Daily Photo (2013-02-23)

The Daily Photo

A very small present



My parents tree is crooked


Taylor Swift as a goat


This is BY FAR the funniest thing I saw all day:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cpfQSqfpuac

Friday, February 22, 2013

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-22)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai fini mon livre 'Dirty French' ce après-midi.

Je suis en colère à Poste Canada.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a beautiful breakaway goal in ice hockey this afternoon.  But the clincher was, I took a pass in my feet, turned to the net but started to lose my balance, fell as I was shooting and it clanged for a goal!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-22)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I need and/or should I buy a Google Chromebook?

Could I convince a clinic doctor to give me a cortisone shot tomorrow?

Thursday, February 21, 2013

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-21)

La Connexion Francaise

Je n'ai su pas que j'ai taupes sur ma tête.

J'ai joué un bien match de soccer ce soir.

The Daily Photo (2013-02-21)

The Daily Photo

I'm molting!!!  (plus I never knew I had moles on my head)




The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I found a way to do something I had until today considered to be impossible.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-21)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What is the best photo I ever captured?

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Act Of Caring (2013-02-20)

Act Of Caring

Instead of pouring the leftover frozen drink down the drain as a part of cleaning up at the end of a hockey game, I offered it to someone I thought would enjoy it.  I was correct.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-20)

The Daily Affirmation

I made someone very happy by doing nothing more than giving them a frozen drink.

Today I Learned . . . (2012-02-20)

Today I Learned . . .

Saskatoon is the 17th largest city in Canada.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-20)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Would I be more effective in my pursuits if I felt warmer?

Why do I keep buying computer games that I will probably never play in any significant degree?

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-19)

The Daily Affirmation

The first day back to work after vacation felt successful.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-19)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Can the concept of "forgetting" be imagined without the use of language?

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-19)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai dormi pour deux heures ce soir.

The Daily Photo (2013-02-19)

The Daily Photo

And the street cleaning project is complete



Monday, February 18, 2013

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-18)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai acheté  un nouveau chapeau de Toronto Blue Jays ce matin.


The Daily Photo (2013-02-18)

The Daily Photo

The City of Saskatoon in action on my street today



Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-18)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

How do I alleviate this knee pain while maintaining my active lifestyle?

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a new Blue Jays hat for free when I used my Christmas SportsChek gift cards.

Tonight's Blades game as a time+1/2 because it was a statutory holiday.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-17)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai marqué un but dans hockey-balle!

Mon genou est endolori mais il vaut la peine.

The Daily Photo (2013-02-17)

The Daily Photo

Rest in peace my sweet darlings



Act Of Caring (2013-02-17)

Act Of Caring

After 80 minutes of snow shoveling, I didn't feel like going to do errands but I convinced myself to do it anyway.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I didn't gain any weight on my two weeks away from home eating restaurant meals and not working out.

I scored a goal in ball hockey!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-17)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Where can I buy a whole bunch of wire clothes hangers?

Is my continual soreness a result of being fit enough to perform at a higher level than I was when I could play a game and come home feeling no pain?

Saturday, February 16, 2013

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-16)

La Connexion Francaise

Destin sourit sur moi ce soir.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-16)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What should I do now?

I need to improve my vocabulary and usage of French.  What/where can I find things to read to help my comprehension?

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I ended up with FOUR brownies to eat on my flight home tonight.

There was a wholly unexpected surprise in my mailbox when I got back to the house.

I finished two books tonight.

Both my NHL teams won tonight; on Hockey Night In Canada!

Friday, February 15, 2013

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-15)

La Connexion Francaise

Mes vacances est fini.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a stare from a very pretty girl in the ocean this afternoon.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-15)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Will I like Japanese food?

What should I carry in my back pack for the airport/air plane if I want the bag to be lighter?

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Act Of Caring (2013-02-14)

Act Of Caring

I checked on someone else's health when it was out of character given my own concerns about my physical status.

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-14)

La Connexion Francaise

Si vous avez la foi, et que vous croyez, l'univers fournira.

Je pense que j'ai obtenu trop soleil aujourd'hui.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-14)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Even though there's little visible damage, and it doesn't hurt much, if I'm concerned about the health of my knee, is that sufficient reason to go to the doctor?

Why have I been waking up in the middle of the night during this vacation with night sweats?

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-14)

The Daily Affirmation

Just when I'd given up and resigned myself to having lost my water-proof camera, I found it!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Today I Learned . . . (2012-02-13)

Today I Learned . . .

"Carpaccio" is a dish of raw meat.  I do not like it.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-13)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why am I always so tired when I'm on vacation?

Can I work on strengthening my legs/knees while simultaneously giving them the opportunity to heal?  Can strengthening improve healing?

Am I generous enough?

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-13)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai pris beaucoup photos.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally turned in my Flight Confirmation card.

I won two games of pool this afternoon.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-12)

La Connexion Francaise

Le tour en bateau aujourd'hui était mouillé.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-12)

The Daily Affirmation

Though it didn't start out so well, today's excursion left me satisfied.  Tired, but generally pleased to have gone on the trip.

My new camera takes some incredible photographs.  My collection from this trip is already huge.

Supper was, once again, fabulous.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-12)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is it my imagination or all the disparate signs I've been receiving, from people, advisors, books and personal pursuits, dovetailing towards Buddhism?

Monday, February 11, 2013

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-11)

La Connexion Francaise

mon nouveau appareil photo est déjà vaut le prix.

J'ai capturé beauté aujourd'hui.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I took the most beautiful photo of my life today.

The evening meal was again the highlight of the day.

Sitting in my resort hotel room at the end of the day and playing network games with friends at home is the perfect evening I've longed for through so many vacations

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-11)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Where does your average single guy buy safety pins?

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-10)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Am I going to find what I'm looking for in Buddhism?

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-10)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai les coups de soleil, un peu.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-10)

The Daily Affirmation

The Mexican donuts (their term) were the most outstanding part of this day.

Saturday, February 09, 2013

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-09)

La Connexion Francaise

Je suis au Mexique!

Today I Learned . . . (2012-02-09)

Today I Learned . . .

If you hold and wait on an Apple device, the cursor becomes a magnifying glass. With the magnifier you can more precisely locate the cursor?

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-09)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is it possible to hide explosives in a cream filled donut?

Friday, February 08, 2013

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-08)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I want to sleep on the plane?

The Daily Photo (2013-02-08)

The Daily Photo

Just when I thought I could escape to Mexico with no new damage, I crushed my knees.  I couldn't find an angle that properly displayed how bulbously my knees are swollen.


La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-08)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai acheté essence pour ma voiture.

Act Of Caring (2013-02-08)

Act Of Caring

I went out at 10 o'clock, the night before I catch an early flight, to mail an iPad cord to a friend that couldn't find one locally.

Rather than leave my truck's fuel gauge banging on empty, I stopped and put some gas in.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I have finished yet another book in my unending pursuit of more learning.

Today I Learned . . . (2012-02-08)

Today I Learned . . .

I don't like plain yogurt.

Shin pads are mandatory for ice hockey.

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-07)

La Connexion Francaise

Je suis trop malade.

The Daily Photo (2013-02-07)

The Daily Photo

Best hotel room view ever


My Winnipeg Jets experience (They won!)











Thursday, February 07, 2013

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-07)

The Daily Affirmation

Seven in the morning and I'm sitting in the hot tub.  They actually opened the poolside room doors at 5 AM but I'm probably the only person that knows that.  A few minutes before the "official" pool opening I go down to soak out the pounding sinus headache in my head.  I'm looking up at the stairs and this little boy, maybe 4 years old, bounds out the door to his room, mom in tow.  He's so excited.  I'm sure he's been bouncing around for ages, begging his mom to let him go swimming.  The little boy doesn't get to stay long.  Its too early for his mom, clearly, but gamely she takes the little guy to the pool.  He's so excited and the whole experience has him vibrating with joy.  To witness that moment of bliss in the goggled eyes of a boy so young and untouched by the spoils of the world was a moment of reclamation after a sleepless night.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-07)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Can I dry my swimming trunks with a hair dryer?

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-06)

The Daily Affirmation

We got one very good lead today on a new opportunity in Manitoba.

Today I Learned . . . (2012-02-06)

Today I Learned . . .

If you want to capture a screen on an iPhone or iPad, hold the menu button and the power button together.

You can walk from building to building in downtown Winnipeg by using a series of skywalks and never be outside.

Monday, February 04, 2013

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-04)

La Connexion Francaise

Je n'aime pas exposition commerciale.

The Daily Photo (2013-02-04)

The Daily Photo

It's like buzzards picking at a rotting carcass


The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-04)

The Daily Affirmation

Upgraded to a window seat. Nice.

Checked into the hotel early.  Got a pool side room.  Nice.


Act Of Caring (2013-02-04)

Act Of Caring

Despite the mounds of snow, slippery conditions and disappearing time, I re-positioned my vehicle in the stall when I realized I was parking to close to the truck next to me.

Rather than write an email response to a plaintive cry, I instead called the person that wrote the message.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-04)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

How can I feel aggrieved when I have so much?

Sunday, February 03, 2013

The Daily Photo (2013-02-03)

The Daily Photo

I can't go to bed without filling this


La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-03)

La Connexion Francaise

Ce match est merde.

The Daily Affirmation (2013-02-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I managed to get Sean's Mom's old hard drive connected to her new computer, externally, without any external help from anyone else.

Act Of Caring (2013-02-03)

Act Of Caring

When the first attempt to boot up Sean's hard drive, and all seemed lost, I didn't give up.  I dug out a second hard drive interface and managed to get his drive accessible.  All files were transferred and the day saved.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-02-03)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Does anyone buy Super Bowl tickets to see the half-time show?

Should I buy Brain Age for the Nintendo DS online?

La Connexion Francaise (2013-02-03)

La Connexion Francaise

Je choisis le 49ers.

Today I Learned . . . (2012-02-03)

Today I Learned . . .

Today, in order to be used in a National Football League game, a football must meet the following requirements: It shall consist of a urethane bladder inflated to 12.5 to 13.5 pounds and enclosed in a pebble grained, tan leather outer shell designed to provide a good grip – even in the rain. The ball must be 11-11.25 inches long, have a long circumference between 28- 28.5 inches, a short circumference between 21-21.25 inches; and it must weigh 14 to 15 ounces. The variation in the measurements is due to the fact that all NFL footballs are made by hand. Since 1955 every NFL football has been made at Wilson’s 130-person factory in Ada, Ohio, which produces up to 4,000 footballs a day.

The white lines on a football were put there for night it e visibility.


Stitching through a piece of sandpaper is an effective way to sharpen a sewing machine needle.