The Daily Affirmation
Today's lunch Costco pizza was exactly what I needed at that point in my difficult day.
My physiotherapy appointment today showed evidence that I might be improving.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-09)
La Connexion Francaise
J'ai lire trois cent et vingt mots françaises aujourd'hui. Ils étaient francais-anglais cognats. Ils sont beaucoup!
J'ai lire trois cent et vingt mots françaises aujourd'hui. Ils étaient francais-anglais cognats. Ils sont beaucoup!
Saskatchewan Bucket List
I really recommend, if you can find copy, that all Saskatchewan-ites read the book "The Great Saskatchewan Bucket List". It's primarily a picture/travel book. Reading it won't make you feel like you consumed a novel. You can go through 3 or 4 sites in a handful of minutes so its easy to read.
I'm trying to find words to express why its good. I find it inspiring. Each location opens up with a feature picture and I am astonished, and moved, to realize that these are all places from where I call "home".
I want to travel. Not to the far away places that I have. Which all have their own appeal. But many of these locations in the book are reachable with only a Saturday's travel. And the pictures are magnificent. I don't pretend to be a professional photographer on par with what's in this book. But I've always thought that if I take 100 pictures of a place, 3-4 are going to be outstanding.
What draws me in now, is the photo's I've seen of our far north. The Lake Athabasca region is mesmerizing to me. Uranium City isn't specifically featured in the book, but I so want to see it. However the most alluring pictures I found in the book were from the Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Wilderness Park. The massive sand dunes are unbelievable.
I just want to go! Somewhere, anywhere, but always "home".
I'm trying to find words to express why its good. I find it inspiring. Each location opens up with a feature picture and I am astonished, and moved, to realize that these are all places from where I call "home".
I want to travel. Not to the far away places that I have. Which all have their own appeal. But many of these locations in the book are reachable with only a Saturday's travel. And the pictures are magnificent. I don't pretend to be a professional photographer on par with what's in this book. But I've always thought that if I take 100 pictures of a place, 3-4 are going to be outstanding.
What draws me in now, is the photo's I've seen of our far north. The Lake Athabasca region is mesmerizing to me. Uranium City isn't specifically featured in the book, but I so want to see it. However the most alluring pictures I found in the book were from the Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Wilderness Park. The massive sand dunes are unbelievable.
I just want to go! Somewhere, anywhere, but always "home".
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-09)
Today I Learned . . .
Approximately 1/2 of the working vocabulary of English has French equivalents or near equivalents.
Approximately 1/2 of the working vocabulary of English has French equivalents or near equivalents.
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The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-09)
The Daily Affirmation
We finalized key numbers for the summer soccer roster.
My Oiler tickets arrived! Plus a bonus of a DS game I bought on eBay awhile ago and forgot hadn't arrived yet.
We finalized key numbers for the summer soccer roster.
My Oiler tickets arrived! Plus a bonus of a DS game I bought on eBay awhile ago and forgot hadn't arrived yet.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-09)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Should I go to Uranium City this summer?
Should I go to Uranium City this summer?
Monday, April 08, 2013
Act Of Caring (2013-04-08)
Act Of Caring
If you knew how fervently I avoided vacuuming, you'd understand why I consider the fact that I vacuumed the entrance rug at my door an act of caring.
If you knew how fervently I avoided vacuuming, you'd understand why I consider the fact that I vacuumed the entrance rug at my door an act of caring.
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La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-08)
La Connexion Francaise
Je crois que Michigan va gagner cette jeux.
J'etait erreur.
Je crois que Michigan va gagner cette jeux.
J'etait erreur.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-08)
The Daily Affirmation
An all female intermission panel at the Women's World Hockey Championship? Score!
An all female intermission panel at the Women's World Hockey Championship? Score!
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-08)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Do girls like eating salad or is it a necessary evil?
Should I buy a good ladder?
Do girls like eating salad or is it a necessary evil?
Should I buy a good ladder?
Sunday, April 07, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-07)
La Connexion Francaise
J'adore "Mountain Dew"!
J'ai un dilemme. Que doit je fait?
J'adore "Mountain Dew"!
J'ai un dilemme. Que doit je fait?
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-07)
Today I Learned . . .
It is difficult to negotiate toilet paper when you've got sticky fingers.
It is difficult to negotiate toilet paper when you've got sticky fingers.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-07)
The Daily Affirmation
This new Mountain Dew White Out flavor is excellent!
This new Mountain Dew White Out flavor is excellent!
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-07)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Are girls presenting themselves as as a security of identity thing? Does it work when you're posting photos of yourself? Is the strategy effective at all?
Would I be happier if I was a rocket scientist?
Are girls presenting themselves as
Would I be happier if I was a rocket scientist?
Saturday, April 06, 2013
Act Of Caring (2013-04-06)
Act Of Caring
Having proven that the pail of granules was salt, I used it to melt snow on my sidewalk
Having proven that the pail of granules was salt, I used it to melt snow on my sidewalk
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-06)
Today I Learned . . .
Mountain Dew: Code Red is again available in stores.
Mountain Dew: Code Red is again available in stores.
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The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-06)
The Daily Affirmation
My oil change today was fast, efficient and devoid if the usual up sells.
Without prioritizing it as a goal, I managed to fill in every column on my daily tracking spreadsheet today
My oil change today was fast, efficient and devoid if the usual up sells.
Without prioritizing it as a goal, I managed to fill in every column on my daily tracking spreadsheet today
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-06)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why are there so many rude drivers on the road?
What is another upper body exercise regime I could do?
Should I re-join Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic as its apparently free to play now?
Why are there so many rude drivers on the road?
What is another upper body exercise regime I could do?
Should I re-join Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic as its apparently free to play now?
Friday, April 05, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-05)
La Connexion Francaise
J'aime la blonde fille. Est-ce que la blonde fille aime-moi?
J'aime la blonde fille. Est-ce que la blonde fille aime-moi?
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Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-05)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Will my knee be okay if I play next week?
Should I follow Amanda Bynes on Twitter?
Will my knee be okay if I play next week?
Should I follow Amanda Bynes on Twitter?
Act Of Caring (2013-04-05)
Act Of Caring
I sat out tonight's hockey game to spare my knee further injury.
I sat out tonight's hockey game to spare my knee further injury.
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-05)
Today I Learned . . .
Katherine on my soccer team is a physiotherapist.
Katherine on my soccer team is a physiotherapist.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-05)
The Daily Affirmation
I found someone to take my extra ball hockey steak fundraiser ticket.
Tickling A Polar Bear
I found someone to take my extra ball hockey steak fundraiser ticket.
Tickling A Polar Bear
Thursday, April 04, 2013
The Daily Photo (2013-04-04)
The Daily Photo
A hole in a tree
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Progress is being made on my (once) enormous snow mountain
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A hole in a tree
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Progress is being made on my (once) enormous snow mountain
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The Daily Affirmation (2013-04-04)
The Daily Affirmation
Bruce landed multiple new players for the summer co-ed soccer team.
They are bringing back Mountain Dew Code Red!
Bruce landed multiple new players for the summer co-ed soccer team.
They are bringing back Mountain Dew Code Red!
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-04)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
What movies should I watch this weekend?
What kind of show is this Oprah event next weekend?
What movies should I watch this weekend?
What kind of show is this Oprah event next weekend?
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-04)
La Connexion Francaise
Ma session physiothérapie se sent comme il a aidé.
Ma session physiothérapie se sent comme il a aidé.
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-03)
Today I Learned . . .
In the realm of municipal wastewater, CSO stands for Combined Sewer Overflow.
In the realm of municipal wastewater, CSO stands for Combined Sewer Overflow.
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-03)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Should I force myself to try a different Sirius station instead of continuing to listen to the same rotation of 8 songs on Hits 1?
Should I force myself to try a different Sirius station instead of continuing to listen to the same rotation of 8 songs on Hits 1?
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-03)
La Connexion Francaise
Maintenant laisse-moi accueillir tout le monde à sauvage, sauvage l'ouest.
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-03)
Today I Learned . . .
In the realm of municipal wastewater, CSO stands for Combined Sewer Overflow.
In the realm of municipal wastewater, CSO stands for Combined Sewer Overflow.
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-02)
Today I Learned . . .
There is a "Conference of the International Sport EngineeringAssociation"
There is a "Conference of the International Sport EngineeringAssociation"
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-02)
La Connexion Francaise
Je aimerais n'avoir pas un mal genou plus.
Je aimerais n'avoir pas un mal genou plus.
Act Of Caring (2013-04-02)
Act Of Caring
I scraped my car windows this morning instead of trying to peer through it.
I scraped my car windows this morning instead of trying to peer through it.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-02)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why does it make me cough to clean my ears?
Should I learn how to, and master, throwing the knuckle ball?
Why does it make me cough to clean my ears?
Should I learn how to, and master, throwing the knuckle ball?
Monday, April 01, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-04-01)
La Connexion Francaise
Parfois vous gagnez le jeu et parfois le jeu bat vous.
Parfois vous gagnez le jeu et parfois le jeu bat vous.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-04-01)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
What's the difference between settling and knowing your proper station in life?
What's the difference between settling and knowing your proper station in life?
Today I Learned . . . (2013-04-01)
Today I Learned . . .
American Coca-Cola has less calories than the Canadian version.
American Coca-Cola has less calories than the Canadian version.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-03-31)
The Daily Affirmation
Good bye hugs from my niece and nephew melted my heart.
Good bye hugs from my niece and nephew melted my heart.
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-31)
La Connexion Francaise
beaux - beautiful
ciel - sky
Nous sommes beaux comme des diamants dans le ciel.
beaux - beautiful
ciel - sky
Nous sommes beaux comme des diamants dans le ciel.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-31)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Should I throw out all these old hard drive enclosures that I own?
Should I throw out all these old hard drive enclosures that I own?
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-03-30)
Today I Learned . . .
If you're having a heart attack, chew the aspirin so it gets into your bloodstream faster.
If you're having a heart attack, chew the aspirin so it gets into your bloodstream faster.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-03-30)
The Daily Affirmation
It took a long time but I got my photo essay of my trip to the Nuggets game uploaded to the interwebs.
It took a long time but I got my photo essay of my trip to the Nuggets game uploaded to the interwebs.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-30)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why do people wear flip flops? They are the worst shoe in history.
Why do people wear flip flops? They are the worst shoe in history.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-03-29)
Today I Learned . . .
Roy Halladay was born in Denver, CO.
(fact given to me by a fellow Nuggets fan, from Nebraska, as he noticed my Phillies hat and I explained why I wore it)
Roy Halladay was born in Denver, CO.
(fact given to me by a fellow Nuggets fan, from Nebraska, as he noticed my Phillies hat and I explained why I wore it)
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-29)
La Connexion Francaise
Etre malade, il ne fait pas affaiblir mon enthousiasme pour le match NBA!
Etre malade, il ne fait pas affaiblir mon enthousiasme pour le match NBA!
The Daily Affirmation (2013-03-29)
The Daily Affirmation
Satisfying a major life goal, I attended an NBA game live. And the home team won easily!
Satisfying a major life goal, I attended an NBA game live. And the home team won easily!
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-29)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Should I switch all of my pro sports affiliations to Denver based teams as its only a 2-1/2 hour flight from Saskatoon?
Should I switch all of my pro sports affiliations to Denver based teams as its only a 2-1/2 hour flight from Saskatoon?
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-03-28)
Today I Learned . . .
Biological treatment of water generally begins by the addition of an electron donor.
Biological treatment of water generally begins by the addition of an electron donor.
Act Of Caring (2013-03-28)
Act Of Caring
I gave a guy in the coffee shop a dollar when he asked for something.
I gave a guy in the coffee shop a dollar when he asked for something.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-03-28)
The Daily Affirmation
According to online tracking, another of my mail orders has been delivered.
According to online tracking, another of my mail orders has been delivered.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-27)
La Connexion Francaise
Aller - to go
Avoir - to have
Boire - to drink
Connaitre - to know
Courir - to run
Croire - to believe
Devoir - must, ought
Dire - to say
Dormir - to sleep
Écrire - to write
Étre - to be
Faire - to will
Lire - to read
Mettre - to put
Mourir - to die
Pouvoir - to be able
Partir - to leave
Prendre - to take
Apprendre - to learn
Comprendre - to understand
Recevoir - to receive
Savoir - to know
Servir - to serve
Sortir - to go out
Suivre - to follow
Venir - to come
Devenir - to become
Revenir - to come back
Voir - to see
Vouloir - to wish, want
Aller - to go
Avoir - to have
Boire - to drink
Connaitre - to know
Courir - to run
Croire - to believe
Devoir - must, ought
Dire - to say
Dormir - to sleep
Écrire - to write
Étre - to be
Faire - to will
Lire - to read
Mettre - to put
Mourir - to die
Pouvoir - to be able
Partir - to leave
Prendre - to take
Apprendre - to learn
Comprendre - to understand
Recevoir - to receive
Savoir - to know
Servir - to serve
Sortir - to go out
Suivre - to follow
Venir - to come
Devenir - to become
Revenir - to come back
Voir - to see
Vouloir - to wish, want
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-27)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why do I type and/or say the wrong word when I want to communicate?
Would insoles for my shoes help with my knee problem?
Why do I type and/or say the wrong word when I want to communicate?
Would insoles for my shoes help with my knee problem?
Today I Learned . . . (2013-03-26)
Today I Learned . . .
A cast iron body, bronze fitted impeller will have a lower horse-power requirement than a similarly performing pressed stainless steel centrifugal pump.
A cast iron body, bronze fitted impeller will have a lower horse-power requirement than a similarly performing pressed stainless steel centrifugal pump.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-26)
La Connexion Francaise
triste - sad
doux/douce - sweet
Je ne fait pas un bon activité.
triste - sad
doux/douce - sweet
Je ne fait pas un bon activité.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-26)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why do I do such a poor job of shaving my neck?
How do I learn to not squeeze the life out of things?
Why do I do such a poor job of shaving my neck?
How do I learn to not squeeze the life out of things?
Sunday, March 24, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-24)
La Connexion Francaise
chaleur - heat
La chaleur ne fais pas mon genou se sentir mieux. Je vais essayer de froid.
chaleur - heat
La chaleur ne fais pas mon genou se sentir mieux. Je vais essayer de froid.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-24)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Can you still buy sidewalk ice melt salt or have all the stores put it away because its supposed to be spring?
Should I buy exercise equipment off of Kijiji?
Can you still buy sidewalk ice melt salt or have all the stores put it away because its supposed to be spring?
Should I buy exercise equipment off of Kijiji?
The Daily Affirmation (2013-03-24)
The Daily Affirmation
The bacon cup experiment was a success!
I scored a goal in men's soccer tonight.
The bacon cup experiment was a success!
I scored a goal in men's soccer tonight.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-03-23)
Today I Learned . . .
One of the primary reasons that elephants were slaughtered in history, was to get the ivory from their tusks to make high end billiard balls. Seeing that ivory was a diminishing supply, a search went out, with a $10,000 reward to find a less scarce supply, ultimately leading to modern billiard balls being made of phenolic resin, a type of plastic.
Wichita State's team name is "Shockers"
One of the primary reasons that elephants were slaughtered in history, was to get the ivory from their tusks to make high end billiard balls. Seeing that ivory was a diminishing supply, a search went out, with a $10,000 reward to find a less scarce supply, ultimately leading to modern billiard balls being made of phenolic resin, a type of plastic.
Wichita State's team name is "Shockers"
Friday, March 22, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-03-22)
Today I Learned . . .
There is such a thing as purple frogs.
Wisconsin is the Badger State because the area's lead miners spent winters in tunnels burrowed into hill like badgers.
There is such a thing as purple frogs.
Wisconsin is the Badger State because the area's lead miners spent winters in tunnels burrowed into hill like badgers.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-22)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Should I shut it down until May?
Should I shut it down until May?
The Daily Affirmation (2013-03-22)
The Daily Affirmation
I got another, very sweet, gift in my mailbox today.
I scored 3 goals, including one breakaway, and had a highlight reel assist in the final Delco hockey of the 2012/2013 season.
I got another, very sweet, gift in my mailbox today.
I scored 3 goals, including one breakaway, and had a highlight reel assist in the final Delco hockey of the 2012/2013 season.
Act Of Caring (2013-03-22)
Act Of Caring
I bent down (despite my aching knees/ankles) and cleaned up the popcorn everyone spilled over the course of the night.
I bent down (despite my aching knees/ankles) and cleaned up the popcorn everyone spilled over the course of the night.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The Daily Photo (2013-03-21)
The Daily Photo
More ankle injuries (it looks worse than the picture depicts - more swelling)
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More ankle injuries (it looks worse than the picture depicts - more swelling)
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Today I Learned . . . (2013-03-21)
Today I Learned . . .
It takes 14 psi to get air into a Dow UF module when full of water.
It takes 14 psi to get air into a Dow UF module when full of water.
Act Of Caring (2013-03-21)
Act Of Caring
I went to Tim Hortons, cashed in my coupons from the CIS tournament, and put them in the lunch room to share with everyone.
I noticed that my pills were going to run out tomorrow but I ordered them tonight instead of leaving it and not wanting to do it tomorrow either.
I went to Tim Hortons, cashed in my coupons from the CIS tournament, and put them in the lunch room to share with everyone.
I noticed that my pills were going to run out tomorrow but I ordered them tonight instead of leaving it and not wanting to do it tomorrow either.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-21)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
How do I get over being disappointed in myself?
How do I get over being disappointed in myself?
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-21)
La Connexion Francaise
Suivante - next
Apparus - appeared
Cohue - crowd
Envahies - invaded
Plupart - most
Sensor - development
Devrait-je aller à plus festivals?
Suivante - next
Apparus - appeared
Cohue - crowd
Envahies - invaded
Plupart - most
Sensor - development
Devrait-je aller à plus festivals?
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-03-20)
Today I Learned . . .
M&Ms are named for Forrest Mars, Sr. and Bruce Murrie the owners of the Mars and Hershey chocolate companies that came together to create the candy.
M&Ms are named for Forrest Mars, Sr. and Bruce Murrie the owners of the Mars and Hershey chocolate companies that came together to create the candy.
Act Of Caring (2013-03-20)
Act Of Caring
I set right the course of how our department needs to operate today.
I set right the course of how our department needs to operate today.
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The Daily Affirmation (2013-03-20)
The Daily Affirmation
It was rewarding to come home and find that all the snow I hadn't gotten around to shovelling had be blown off the driveway by these gale force winds.
Woohoo!! Departure scan!
It was rewarding to come home and find that all the snow I hadn't gotten around to shovelling had be blown off the driveway by these gale force winds.
Woohoo!! Departure scan!
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-20)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
How much blood do you have to lose before its a serious problem?
Is being super-wicked-miserable cold sufficient grounds to go home for the day?
What should I do to commemorate my birthday?
How much blood do you have to lose before its a serious problem?
Is being super-wicked-miserable cold sufficient grounds to go home for the day?
What should I do to commemorate my birthday?
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-20)
La Connexion Francaise
Fois - time
Avertis - warned
Dépit - despite
Fois - time
Avertis - warned
Dépit - despite
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
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La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-19)
La Connexion Francaise
rachétent - bought
ainsi - so
ensiegne - sign
Il y a un accident de rasage.
rachétent - bought
ainsi - so
ensiegne - sign
Il y a un accident de rasage.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-03-19)
The Daily Affirmation
Its hard to feel bad when your little 2-year-old niece comes shouting across the living room to give you the most enormous hug she can muster. Then later on kisses you as you lounge on the couch.
Its hard to feel bad when your little 2-year-old niece comes shouting across the living room to give you the most enormous hug she can muster. Then later on kisses you as you lounge on the couch.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-03-19)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why does the universe not want to be harmonious?
Did you ever want something completely random, unexpected and unstoppable to come in and shake up your entire life?
Why does the universe not want to be harmonious?
Did you ever want something completely random, unexpected and unstoppable to come in and shake up your entire life?
Monday, March 18, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-18)
La Connexion Francaise
Parmi - among
Connus - known
Marge - margin
Abonnement - subscription
Ce chapitre a semblé trés longue mais ce n'etait pas.
J'aime bullies!
Parmi - among
Connus - known
Marge - margin
Abonnement - subscription
Ce chapitre a semblé trés longue mais ce n'etait pas.
J'aime bullies!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
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Act Of Caring (2013-03-17)
Act Of Caring
I went to Wal-Mart this morning, and after parking my truck, went back to the stall I was going to park in, and moved the shopping carts that someone had rudely left, blocking the spot.
I went to Wal-Mart this morning, and after parking my truck, went back to the stall I was going to park in, and moved the shopping carts that someone had rudely left, blocking the spot.
La Connexion Francaise (2013-03-17)
La Connexion Francaise
chacun - each
celui - that
parole - speech
soi - self
Mes etudes françaises sont très difficiles.
chacun - each
celui - that
parole - speech
soi - self
Mes etudes françaises sont très difficiles.