La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-08)

La Connexion Francaise

lundi = Monday
mardi = Tuesday
mercredi = Wednesday
jeudi = Thursday
vendredi = Friday
samedi = Saturday
dimanche = Sunday

Dénombrement en français

Mon livre francais est détruit.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-08)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What if my scale is actually broken?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-07)

La Connexion Francaise

entre = between
ouvre = open
jusque = as far as

Dénombrement en français

J'ai été occupé ce soir.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-07)

The Daily Affirmation

After my physio exercise, a 45 minute bike ride and then weight lifting, followed by a hot tub, I feel great.

Act of Caring (2014-07-07)

Act of Caring

I made an appointment to get my lights changes on the Mustang.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-07)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I wear gloves in my office?

Today I Learned . . . (2014-07-06)

Today I Learned . . .

The first CD pressed in the US was Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The USA"

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

I completely filled in an entry for every line in my spreadsheet.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-06)

La Connexion Francaise

contre = against
jusque = as far as
sauf = except
plaire = to please
manquer = to miss
exiger = to demand

Dénombrement en français

Il etait pleut cet après-midi.  Je etait monterais mon vélo.  Je était trempé.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-06)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is "anus" an actual curse word?

Act of Caring (2014-07-06)

Act of Caring

I cancelled my Sirius satellite radio subscription.

I emptied out the dish washer.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-07-05)

Today I Learned . . .

Dennis Miller is 60 years old.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-05)

La Connexion Francaise

dependre = to depend
or = gold
cuir = leather
manteau = coat

Dénombrement en français

Il pleut encore.  Je ne peux pas monter mon vélo encore.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-04)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

If I got a new furnace fan, would it be better able to push all the cold air up to the top floor of my house?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-04)

The Daily Affirmation 

My outside light came on just as inexplicably as it has every other time.

We won the soccer game 3-2.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-07-04)

Today I Learned . . .

Martensville has an Aquatics Centre.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-04)

La Connexion Francaise

prochaine = next
rentrer = to re-enter
lancer = to launch
pierre = stone

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mal quand je jeter.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-07-03)

Today I Learned . . .

My massage therapist met her partner on a dating site

Four hours sleep is not enough to function for a whole day.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-03)

La Connexion Francaise

bientot = soon
enfin = at last
rarement = rarely

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai travaille pas bien aujourd'hui.

Mon livre favori de francaise est endommagé

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-03)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I start carrying my Macbook Air in my work bag?

The Daily Photo (2014-07-02)

The Daily Photo

Let's play a game.  What does this look like?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-02)

La Connexion Francaise

dehors = outside
après-demain = the day after tomorrow
avant-hier = the day before yesterday
depuis = since
enfin = at last
environ = about
même = same
parfois = sometimes
quelquefois = sometimes
surtout = especially

Dénombrement en français

Je cours très vite quand je frappe un home run.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-02)

The Daily Affirmation

We won both slo-pitch games tonight AND I had two home runs in the second game.  Admittedly, the first one was cheap but I crushed the ball on my second one.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-07-02)

Today I Learned . . .

pusillanimous (adj) - showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-02)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why are there so many things flooding?

How much space would 6 months of stored food take up?

The Daily Photo (2014-07-01)

The Daily Photo 

...summer...

Someone graffiti-ed the storm water outfall

That's a big pile of big wood

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-01)

La Connexion Francaise

bavard = talkative
douce = fresh

Dénombrement en français

Je n'était pas bavard cette fin de la semaine.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-01)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What is the mysterious ailment that has robbed me of my strength and self-starting?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally got the McGriddle I've wanted all weekend.  And it was good.

Felt good to go on a bike ride outside today.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-29)

La Connexion Francaise

lèvre = lip
lequel/laquelle, lesquels, lesquelles = which, which one, which ones

Dénombrement en français

J'ai une grosse lèvre.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-29)

Today I Learned . . .

R.A. Dickey was sexually abused as a small child.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-29)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Can you output an iPad display to a TV?

Should I buy a new computer in August with my extra paycheque?

How do you benchmark test a Mac?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-28)

La Connexion Francaise

Combien = how much/how many
Comment = how
Où = where
Pourquoi = why
Quand = when

Dénombrement en français

Est-ce que je suis fatigue?

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-28)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why do I keep twitching/jerking?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-28)

The Daily Affirmation

It got off to an ambitious start, had some disappointing and confusing parts in the middle but ended on a good note.  Today was a good day.

Act of Caring (2014-06-28)

Act of Caring

I could have given up when my lawn mower battery died in the morning but I persevered and got the rest of the grass cut in the late afternoon.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-27)

The Daily Affirmation

The long weekend begins . . . now!

We won the soccer game and I scored a goal.

It looked like my front light was out again but as I go to bed I see it on.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-27)

La Connexion Francaise

tous = everything

Dénombrement en français

Tous est impressionant!  Tous is frais quand vous etes partie de un equipe!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-27)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Would an iced tea Slurpee taste good?

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-26)

Today I Learned . . .

You can change the size of the Search box in a Windows Explorer window.

The FDA will allow any product with less than 15 calories to be labelled "zero calories"

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-26)

La Connexion Francaise

pousser = push

Dénombrement en français

Je veux me fair couper les cheveux.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-25)

Today I Learned . . .

I don't have a lot of patience for other people.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-25)

La Connexion Francaise

se depecher = to hurry
ajouter = to add
melanger = to mix

Dénombrement en français

Je voudrais penser clairement.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I joined TSN CFL fantasy football tonight.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-25)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is this a good idea - trying to collect as many empty pill bottles as I can?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-24)

La Connexion Francaise

attendre = to wait
apprendre = to learn

Dénombrement en français

Nous ne gagnons pas le match de ball hockey.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-24)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

How do I force the next evolution of change in myself?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished another book this morning.  After finishing a book yesterday at lunch time.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-24)

Today I Learned . . .

Google Translate gives you a window in which to write Chinese characters that it will translate for you.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-23)

La Connexion Francaise

falloir = have to

Dénombrement en français

Il faut que je me couche.

The Daily Photo (2014-06-23)

The Daily Photo 

The results of a pre-game inspection of the ball fields

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-23)

Today I Learned . . . 

Jason Werth has turned into a wooly mammoth.

Act of Caring (2014-06-23)

Act of Caring

I decided to waste what I thought was a flat beer.  I was right.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-23)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

How unwell do you have to be before you take a "sick day"?

Should I buy and play "Clash of Clans"?

What possesses a customer to walk up the end of the bar where NO ONE is standing?

Act of Caring (2014-06-22)

Act of Caring

When I realized I hadn't bought the juice I needed, I eventually convinced myself to go back to the store and get it.

The Daily Photo (2014-06-22)

The Daily Photo

The yard is ripe for an explosion of growth

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-22)

Today I Learned . . .

You can't one-shot head-shot kill an Adult Bullymong in Borderlands 2 with a sniper rifle.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-22)

The Daily Affirmation 

The Shockers advance to the D3 Championship game with a 3-2 win in a shoot out.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-22)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I need to buy a World Cup 2014 replica soccer ball?

Where can I buy green Kool-Aid?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-22)

La Connexion Francaise

dommage = damage
réveille = wake
mince = thin
alors = then

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui a commencé beaucoup mieux.

McDonalds a vissé jusqu'a ma ordre.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-21)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why do I let myself be taken advantage?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-21)

La Connexion Francaise

habitant = living
en attendant = while waiting
en appuyant = by pushing
en essayant = trying

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas heureux.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-21)

Today I Learned . . .

Although tomatoes are botanically a fruit, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1893 that they are legally a vegetable.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-21)

The Daily Affirmation

We won our soccer game today in convincing style 8-0.

Even though I didn't play (because I was at the Cher concert) the Shockers won their first playoff game 3-1.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-20)

La Connexion Francaise

appareil photo = camera

Dénombrement en français

Je ne me détendre pas.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-20)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day 

Why do I have so much trouble remembering to take pills in the morning?

Should I minimize food in my diet and stick to beverages?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-17)

La Connexion Francaise

lendemain = tomorrow

Dénombrement en français

J'ai blessé ma bras.

Lendemain il pleut.

Act of Caring (2014-06-17)

Act of Caring

I finally cleaned up the pile of dried leaves at the corner of my walk that has been there since winter broke.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-17)

Today I Learned . . .

The EPA Ultraviolet Disinfection Guidance Manual (UVDGM) states that a low pressure dose of 186 mJ/cm2 is required to obtain credit for 4-log virus.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I love Super Donair.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-17)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why am I craving potato chips at 9:11 in the morning?

Who do zero calorie beverages taste salty as an after-taste to me?

How do you pronounce: Eugenie?

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-16)

Today I Learned . . .

I prefer the "Large" Froster to the "Xtra Large" Froster.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-16)

La Connexion Francaise

courir = run
désappointé = disappointed

Dénombrement en français

Nous avons gagné le match.  Finalement!

Je n'ai joué pas bien.  J'ai été désappointé.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-16)

The Daily Affirmation

Coming out of a long slump, the Shockers win another game, closing in on playoffs.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-15)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do porn stars get paid in cash or by cheque?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-15)

La Connexion Francaise



Dénombrement en français

Bu outre de rien, mais de l'autre jusqu'à ce que le soleil se lever.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I know its only pre-season but the Riders won.

I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy "Maleficent" tonight.  Rain notwithstanding it was a good night.

The Daily Photo (2014-06-14)

The Daily Photo

Rrrrrraaawwwrr I'm a lobster!

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-13)

La Connexion Francaise

dissertation = essay

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai ecrit pas un dissertation aujourd'hui.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-13)

Today I Learned . . .

"Dissertation" is a French word, meaning "essay"

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-13)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I buy a kayak?

Why do I have so many unproductive thoughts?

How will I feel with Cafe World is gone?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-12)

La Connexion Francaise

oser = dare

Dénombrement en français

Chant Lyrique: Je t'ose deplacer.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-12)

Today I Learned . . .

According to my Google Play Music radio station, I primarily like female artists.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-12)

The Daily Affirmation

First bike ride of the year!

The Daily Photo (2014-06-12)

The Daily Photo

This is what your sleep graph looks like when you medicate yourself to sleep

Yet another random, unnoticed injury

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-12)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I go to Mark's Work Wearhouse and get a second yellow golf shirt?

Today I Learned . . . (2014-06-11)

Today I Learned . . .

I really love root beer squishies.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-11)

La Connexion Francaise

geler = to freeze
peler = to peel
lever = to get up

Dénombrement en français

Je compléte mon objectif.  J'ai marqué un but.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-11)

The Daily Affirmation

Its hard to say you had a bad day when you score a goal in ball hockey.

Act of Caring (2014-06-11)

Act of Caring

When my sister's family's dog Ben escaped during the confusion, I chased him down a couple of blocks to catch him.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-11)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I buy a red Coca-Cola mini fridge for my office?

Do I command more respect when my hair has been freshly cut?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-10)

The Daily Affirmation

The light on the outside of my house came back on as inexplicably as it went out.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-10)

La Connexion Francaise

s'asseoir = to sit down
se baigner = to go swimming
se trouver = to be (situated)

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de asseoir moins.

The Daily Photo (2014-06-10)

The Daily Photo

The end of an era . . .

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-09)

La Connexion Francaise

refaire = to remake
devoirs = duties
réveiller = to wake

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de réveiller.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I was saved from a default by an opportune rain out this afternoon.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-09)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why am I getting fat?

Should I buy a Smart car?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-06-08)

La Connexion Francaise

tenir = to hold
partir = to go (depart)

Dénombrement en français

Le trou de cul a tient mon bâton!

Tu m'as donné tout,
Je t'ai donné aucune.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-06-08)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Who spits sunflower seeds on the floor indoors?

Why does my intention so often miss its mark?

I was going to order from Scottevest again but now I'm having doubts.  Should I change my mind?

Should I upgrade my VMware Fusion to #6?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-06-08)

The Daily Affirmation

The Shockers finally got back into the win column with a convincing victory.