Today I Learned . . .
I can not draw ducks.
Saturday, November 02, 2013
Friday, November 01, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-11-01)
The Daily Affirmation
I bought a new Android tablet.
I scored a nice goal in Delco hockey.
I didn't have to open the bottle of Clamato I was issued for tonight's game.
I bought a new Android tablet.
I scored a nice goal in Delco hockey.
I didn't have to open the bottle of Clamato I was issued for tonight's game.
Act of Caring (2013-11-01)
Act of Caring
I picked up paper towel off the floor of the bathroom again.
I picked up paper towel off the floor of the bathroom again.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-31)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
There's no snow on the ground and none forecast. Should I continue to drive my car?
Should I keep Q-Tips in my office at work?
There's no snow on the ground and none forecast. Should I continue to drive my car?
Should I keep Q-Tips in my office at work?
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
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Today I Learned . . . (2013-10-30)
Today I Learned . . .
In the right set of circumstances, I can bake things.
In the right set of circumstances, I can bake things.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-30)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why does all of my stuff go missing, when I take care to put it somewhere specific, while all kinds of piles of random junk are easily found?
Why does all of my stuff go missing, when I take care to put it somewhere specific, while all kinds of piles of random junk are easily found?
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-29)
The Daily Affirmation
Grayson had two goals in his soccer game yesterday. I am very proud of him.
Grayson had two goals in his soccer game yesterday. I am very proud of him.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-29)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Should I leave my golf clubs in the truck of my car for winter or bring them into the basement?
Should I leave my golf clubs in the truck of my car for winter or bring them into the basement?
Today I Learned . . . (2013-10-29)
Today I Learned . . .
You cannot re-use the hot chocolate cups in the Mr. Coffee machine.
You cannot re-use the hot chocolate cups in the Mr. Coffee machine.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-28)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Should I shave off all my body hair?
If we were to find alien life, in the final analysis, isn't it just life?
Should I shave off all my body hair?
If we were to find alien life, in the final analysis, isn't it just life?
Sunday, October 27, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-27)
The Daily Affirmation
Despite a very shaky return to the field to start the second half, Peyton and the Broncos manhandled the Redskins this afternoon.
The Shockers played their hearts out again, showing that we can play a better brand of hockey. We just need a goal scorer.
Despite a very shaky return to the field to start the second half, Peyton and the Broncos manhandled the Redskins this afternoon.
The Shockers played their hearts out again, showing that we can play a better brand of hockey. We just need a goal scorer.
Act of Caring (2013-10-27)
Act of Caring
Despite a rather profound and stunning lack of enthusiasm, I went outside and raked up all my leaves today.
On a hunch I took the hot tub vents apart and sure enough, one of them was plugged with lint.
Despite a rather profound and stunning lack of enthusiasm, I went outside and raked up all my leaves today.
On a hunch I took the hot tub vents apart and sure enough, one of them was plugged with lint.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-10-26)
Today I Learned . . .
It is possible to complete the purpose of alchemy, to convert something else into gold.
Gold can be made in a lab by bombarding mercury with neutrons. The resulting product however is highly radioactive.
It is possible to complete the purpose of alchemy, to convert something else into gold.
Gold can be made in a lab by bombarding mercury with neutrons. The resulting product however is highly radioactive.
Act of Caring (2013-10-26)
Act of Caring
Three times in today's soccer team I had the chance to go after a ball full steam, and potentially wipe out an opponent and i pulled up to prevent injury.
Three times in today's soccer team I had the chance to go after a ball full steam, and potentially wipe out an opponent and i pulled up to prevent injury.
La Connexion Francaise (2013-10-26)
La Connexion Francaise
denombrément
Nous ne gagnons pas le match soccer. Je me suis amusé toute façon.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-26)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Do I want to see "Ender's Game"?
Do I want to see "Ender's Game"?
Friday, October 25, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-25)
The Daily Affirmation
I scored two really sweet goals today in Delco hockey.
I scored two really sweet goals today in Delco hockey.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-25)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Did you ever know one person, but they told you multitudes of stories about their circle of friends, making you feel like you were almost a part of it, until they needed advice from within that circle and you just had no frame of reference from which to draw?
Is it creepy to ask a girl for a picture of her baby?
Did you ever know one person, but they told you multitudes of stories about their circle of friends, making you feel like you were almost a part of it, until they needed advice from within that circle and you just had no frame of reference from which to draw?
Is it creepy to ask a girl for a picture of her baby?
Thursday, October 24, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-24)
The Daily Affirmation
Took a random chance today and ended up meeting someone new and interesting.
Took a random chance today and ended up meeting someone new and interesting.
Today I Learned . . . (2013-10-24)
Today I Learned . . .
Perchlorate is used in solid rocket fuel and fireworks.
Perchlorate is used in solid rocket fuel and fireworks.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-10-23)
La Connexion Francaise
denombrément
Je suis juste assis ici essayant de penser à quelque chose à dire.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-23)
The Daily Affirmation
I got my $175 back from the slo-pitch league tonight.
I got my $175 back from the slo-pitch league tonight.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
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The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-22)
The Daily Affirmation
My best friend finally found himself a great, new job!
My best friend finally found himself a great, new job!
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-22)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Do I have too many moral concerns?
What if you know you can accomplish goals, but simultaneously missing in the faith in that knowledge?
Do I have too many moral concerns?
What if you know you can accomplish goals, but simultaneously missing in the faith in that knowledge?
Monday, October 21, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-10-21)
La Connexion Francaise
denombrément
devantures - displays
vitrine - window
déchirés - torn
J'ai beaucoup confiance aujourd'hui.
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Act of Caring (2013-10-21)
Act of Caring
I made an actual meal, from basic components and not my usual pre-packaged, frozen, dump-it-in-the-skillet-for-10-minutes meal. I even had a dessert.
Oh and I emptied out the dishwasher too.
I made an actual meal, from basic components and not my usual pre-packaged, frozen, dump-it-in-the-skillet-for-10-minutes meal. I even had a dessert.
Oh and I emptied out the dishwasher too.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-21)
The Daily Affirmation
The purple shorts I wanted so bad shipped from the store today.
The purple shorts I wanted so bad shipped from the store today.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-10-20)
Today I Learned . . .
Humanity has a unique ability to be petty and cheap for the worst, most innocuous reasons.
Humanity has a unique ability to be petty and cheap for the worst, most innocuous reasons.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-20)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Am I expressive enough that people can tell what I'm feeling when I'm caught in a moment?
Am I expressive enough that people can tell what I'm feeling when I'm caught in a moment?
Act of Caring (2013-10-20)
Act of Caring
I bought some Girl Guide cookies from a nervous little girl.
I finally started up the load of dishes in the dishwasher.
I bought some Girl Guide cookies from a nervous little girl.
I finally started up the load of dishes in the dishwasher.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-10-19)
La Connexion Francaise
denombrément
Je veux être courageux.
Que peux-je dire faire tu reste?
Si je dit, "je sais que je veux" voudrais tu crois moi?
denombrément
Je veux être courageux.
Que peux-je dire faire tu reste?
Si je dit, "je sais que je veux" voudrais tu crois moi?
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-19)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
What is it like for a pretty girl, at a crowded drinking establishment, when the guys are drunk and don't understand they should give up?
What if I did something really crazy? Would it matter? Would it change anything? Could I possibly get what that which I've always dreamed?
The Daily Photo (2013-10-019)
The Daily Photo
The soccer center looks a lot different
I wanna play soccer
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-19)
The Daily Affirmation
The Riders needed a big win to secure a home playoff date and they got it.
The Riders needed a big win to secure a home playoff date and they got it.
Act of Caring (2013-10-19)
Act of Caring
I did my fall fertilizing of the front lawn in the rain this afternoon.
I did my fall fertilizing of the front lawn in the rain this afternoon.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Act of Caring (2013-10-18)
Act of Caring
Instead of diving at a puck, heedless of what harm might come to me in getting to it first, I pulled up and let it be a stickhandling play. I lost it, but I didn't hurt myself.
Instead of diving at a puck, heedless of what harm might come to me in getting to it first, I pulled up and let it be a stickhandling play. I lost it, but I didn't hurt myself.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-18)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Can you buy Snapple by the case lot?
Can you buy Snapple by the case lot?
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-18)
The Daily Affirmation
I had a goal in Delco Hockey today by hitting a post and cross-bar.
I had a goal in Delco Hockey today by hitting a post and cross-bar.
La Connexion Francaise (2013-10-18)
La Connexion Francaise
denombrément
rez-de-chaussee - ground floor
Je doit trouver mon passion nouveau.
denombrément
rez-de-chaussee - ground floor
Je doit trouver mon passion nouveau.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-17)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
What was the last thing I was truly passionate about?
What was the last thing I was truly passionate about?
La Connexion Francaise (2013-10-17)
La Connexion Francaise
denombrément
Je doit trouver mon passion nouveau.
denombrément
Je doit trouver mon passion nouveau.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-17)
The Daily Affirmation
I have signed up for ball hockey again - just not as a Shocker
I have signed up for ball hockey again - just not as a Shocker
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Act of Caring (2013-10-16)
Act of Caring
I committed the greatest act of caring that I possibly could towards myself today. I walked away from another CPAP trial.
I committed the greatest act of caring that I possibly could towards myself today. I walked away from another CPAP trial.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-16)
The Daily Affirmation
I have awakened to yet another day, and I face it alive. That's all the affirmation anyone really needs.
I have awakened to yet another day, and I face it alive. That's all the affirmation anyone really needs.
Today I Learned . . . (2013-10-16)
Today I Learned . . .
People on the internet lie without reason to the point that you can't believe anything you read.
People on the internet lie without reason to the point that you can't believe anything you read.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-16)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Where the small tiles on the outside of city hospital put on one by one or in sheets?
Monday, October 14, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-10-14)
La Connexion Francaise
denombrément
alors = then
ensuite = then
voila = here
par ici = this way
Vous voulez vivre exorbitant.
denombrément
alors = then
ensuite = then
voila = here
par ici = this way
Vous voulez vivre exorbitant.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-14)
The Daily Affirmation
I roared my way through 300+ pages and finished an entire book this weekend.
I roared my way through 300+ pages and finished an entire book this weekend.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-13)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Should I sign up for ball hockey as a free agent or take a season off to let my body heal?
Should I sign up for ball hockey as a free agent or take a season off to let my body heal?
Saturday, October 12, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-10-12)
La Connexion Francaise
denombrément
Je veux en dehors de mon tete.
Pourquoi voudrais-je un ménage à trois?
denombrément
Je veux en dehors de mon tete.
Pourquoi voudrais-je un ménage à trois?
Act of Caring (2013-10-12)
Act of Caring
I bagged up all my old, ill-fitting clothes today and took them to be donated.
I talked myself into retiring a few of my ill-fitting, or outdated jerseys from among the collection.
Today I Learned . . . (2013-10-12)
Today I Learned . . .
John D. Rockefeller's famous Standard Oil is now known as ExxonMobil. The Canadian connection to this juggernaut is Imperial Oil (a.k.a. Esso)
John D. Rockefeller's famous Standard Oil is now known as ExxonMobil. The Canadian connection to this juggernaut is Imperial Oil (a.k.a. Esso)
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-12)
The Daily Affirmation
Two sessions in the hot tub today has left me calm and relaxed like a boiled noodle.
The Riders, Leafs and Penn State all won tonight, thus making me 3-3 on the day.
Why do I repeat the continual pattern of denying myself things I want desperately, based on scenarios that are completely within my head?
Two sessions in the hot tub today has left me calm and relaxed like a boiled noodle.
The Riders, Leafs and Penn State all won tonight, thus making me 3-3 on the day.
Why do I repeat the continual pattern of denying myself things I want desperately, based on scenarios that are completely within my head?
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-12)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
For my clothes to fit perfectly, what size should I be buying?
Does Ron McLean ever tire of being Don Cherry's sidekick?
Should I buy some Reebok Pump shoes?
For my clothes to fit perfectly, what size should I be buying?
Does Ron McLean ever tire of being Don Cherry's sidekick?
Should I buy some Reebok Pump shoes?
Friday, October 11, 2013
The Daily Photo (2013-10-011)
The Daily Photo
This is supposed to be be a picture of grape vines naturally knotted
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WOLVERINE!!!
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This is supposed to be be a picture of grape vines naturally knotted
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WOLVERINE!!!
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The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-11)
The Daily Affirmation
Drifting in from the left point I saw a hole in the high slot. Team mate in the corner saw me moving. The pass was perfect, blade to blade. I settled, took aim and ripped a shot blocker side. Sweet goal!
Quite likely my favorite girl in the whole world found me at the bar tonight. She stayed to say hi, got a beer then requested a hug upon leaving. That pretty much made it a perfect shift.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-11)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Could I read "The Game" by Neil Strauss in its entirety this weekend?
Why am I having so much trouble getting started in the morning lately?
Could I read "The Game" by Neil Strauss in its entirety this weekend?
Why am I having so much trouble getting started in the morning lately?
Thursday, October 10, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-10-10)
La Connexion Francaise
denombrément
Laissez-moi vivre ce fantasme.
denombrément
Laissez-moi vivre ce fantasme.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-10)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
If my "self" is not inherent, and I can be re-made in any moment simply by making different choices, then why do I continue to make choices that don't get me closer to my goal(s)?
If my "self" is not inherent, and I can be re-made in any moment simply by making different choices, then why do I continue to make choices that don't get me closer to my goal(s)?
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-10-09)
Today I Learned . . .
Much like yogurt, sour cream is a dairy product that is converted to a solid-like form by culturing with bacteria.
Much like yogurt, sour cream is a dairy product that is converted to a solid-like form by culturing with bacteria.
The Daily Photo (2013-10-09)
The Daily Photo
My new drive to work will soon be completed (assuming the weather holds)
My new drive to work will soon be completed (assuming the weather holds)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-09)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Why can't I have the power to stop bad things from happening?
Why can't I have the power to stop bad things from happening?
Tuesday, October 08, 2013
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-08)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
I'm I naive or just over-trusting?
I'm I naive or just over-trusting?
Today I Learned . . . (2013-10-08)
Today I Learned . . .
In Canada you can buy an EpiPen without a prescription.
International commerce of hydrochloric and sulfuric acid is controlled under the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988, which lists the acids under Table II of the convention as a chemical frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances.
In Canada you can buy an EpiPen without a prescription.
International commerce of hydrochloric and sulfuric acid is controlled under the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988, which lists the acids under Table II of the convention as a chemical frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances.
Monday, October 07, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-10-07)
La Connexion Francaise
denombrément
Tous je veux est se dormir.
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-07)
The Daily Affirmation
My latest package from China arrived today!
My latest package from China arrived today!
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-07)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Do I cause everyone, most notably myself, more harm than good when I push on through sickness and injury?
Do I cause everyone, most notably myself, more harm than good when I push on through sickness and injury?
Sunday, October 06, 2013
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-06)
The Daily Affirmation
I have once again won free fries in McDonalds Monopoly game.
Its a small consolation but the cream puff I had post-game was very delicious.
I have once again won free fries in McDonalds Monopoly game.
Its a small consolation but the cream puff I had post-game was very delicious.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-06)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
If a good, honest effort is its own reward, how come it feels so dismal?
Of women that reasonably my contemporary, do more have tattoos or have not?
What ingredient makes pastry puffy?
If a good, honest effort is its own reward, how come it feels so dismal?
Of women that reasonably my contemporary, do more have tattoos or have not?
What ingredient makes pastry puffy?
Saturday, October 05, 2013
La Connexion Francaise (2013-10-05)
La Connexion Francaise
denombrément
Je suis ici, dans l'ombres.
Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2013-10-05)
Blog Question(s) Of The Day
Just how obvious am I? And is this a bad thing?
Just how obvious am I? And is this a bad thing?
The Daily Affirmation (2013-10-05)
The Daily Affirmation
I won "free fries" on McDonalds Monopoly again.
I won "free fries" on McDonalds Monopoly again.
Friday, October 04, 2013
Today I Learned . . . (2013-10-04)
Today I Learned . . .
If its not summer time, where you'll pound it back just as fast as the splitting headache will allow, there's no point getting the jumbo Slurpee.
If its not summer time, where you'll pound it back just as fast as the splitting headache will allow, there's no point getting the jumbo Slurpee.
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