The Daily Photo (2014-08-08)

The Daily Photo 

Shots of the LDR in action

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

The LDR pulled off another Div. 5 co-ed win.  This time with me on the bench.

I got a very exciting note this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-07)

La Connexion Francaise

tarte = pie
gentillesse = kindness
une livre = a pound

Dénombrement en français

Je veux le jeune fille avec les cheveux blonds.

The Daily Photo (2014-08-07)

The Daily Photo 

Tonight's pharmaceutical cocktail - night, night

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

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why does it seem like every game on Steam is now early access, Beta (or worse) Alpha Access?

Should I learn how to play sports manager simulators (football(soccer), baseball) sufficiently well to enjoy them?

Today I Learned . . . (2014-08-07)

Today I Learned . . .

Iron oxidizing bacteria grow and thrive at the top of the filtration bed, while manganese oxidizing bacteria prefer the bottom of the filtration layer.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I found out how to turn off dynamic rotation of the UCS in AutoCAD, thus solving over half of my frustration with the software!

Guardians Of The Galaxy was a great movie.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-08-06)

Today I Learned . . .

My massage therapist is moving to British Columbia.

Act of Caring (2014-08-06)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up the soap in the bathroom again.

I remembered to put the Safeway bags in the recycle bag at the door.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-06)

La Connexion Francaise

lendemain = tomorrow
ce jour-là = that day
l'avant-veille = the day before
surlendemain = two days later
la veille = eve

Dénombrement en français

Je deteste, la fenêtres seulement.

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

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Are signs put on the door effective?

As a banana ripes does the peel become more banana?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-05)

La Connexion Francaise

copains = friends
sachant = knowing

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas que je suis faisant.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I still can't believe we won a slo-pitch game 2-1!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-05)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I have enough faith in people?

Act of Caring (2014-08-05)

Act of Caring 

I came home at lunch to get the things I forgot, so I could be the first one to the diamond after work tonight.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-05)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I have enough faith in people?

The Daily Photo (2014-08-05)

The Daily Photo

A beautiful night for slo pitch with a team that pulled it out in the end

Act of Caring (2014-08-04)

Act of Caring

I finally took the stupid recycling outside to the blue bin.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-04)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Can I make a living as a professional screen cleaner?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-04)

La Connexion Francaise

peu probable que = not likely
étonnant = surprising
dommage = pity
triste = sad

Dénombrement en français

Je ne veux pas aller travailler demain.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-04)

The Daily Affirmation

I found $3.25 in the dryer this weekend.

I had over 10 extra pounds on my bike on the bike ride home and I did it 1 minute faster.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-03)

La Connexion Francaise

néerlandaises = dutch
de plus en plus = more and more
partagée = shared
cependant = however

Dénombrement en français

Ma jambe sens mieux aujourd'hui.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-02)

The Daily Affirmation

The Riders won big with a strong opening half.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-08-02)

Today I Learned . . .

I am a lousy patient.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-02)

La Connexion Francaise

prochaine = next
essayer = to try
courir = to run

Dénombrement en français

Je voudrais aimer essayer courir.  Je ne peux pas.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-02)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I want to try a McDonalds Asian Crispy Shrimp Wrap?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-01)

La Connexion Francaise

 fois = time
bientôt = soon
serviteurs = servants
suivantes = following
rêves = dreams

Dénombrement en français

Dans mes rêves, je peux voir la femme de mes rêves.  Je peux la voir pendant la journée aussi.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-08-01)

Today I Learned . . .

Hand sanitizer is effective at cleaning a white board.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

I have achieved my dream of more monitors.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-01)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Does anyone get Dairy Queen in the morning?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-31)

La Connexion Francaise

aussitôt = immediately
lorsque = when
fois = time

Dénombrement en français

Je suis un mauvais patient.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-31)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

When will they start selling 2015 calendars?

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-30)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What happens if you eat rotten fruit?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished another book today.

Act of Caring (2014-07-30)

Act of Caring

I let an ant live.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had a couple of good hits playing slo-pitch tonight, and if it weren't for a bad leg, I think I would have had a home run.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-29)

La Connexion Francaise

faussement = falsely
banlieusards = people from the suburbs
jongleries = juggling
admettre = admit

Dénombrement en français

Je ne veux pas croire mais je ne peux pas croire en vous.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-29)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why am I afraid to ask the questions to which I want the answers?

Am I cursed?  Is it bad luck?  Or can my many misfortunes be amounted to gross stupidity?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I really liked the Hercules movie.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-28)

La Connexion Francaise

quoiqu'on = though
couronne = crown
epoque = age
oeurve = work
seules = only
epreuve = ordeal
offertes = available
subi = sustained

Dénombrement en français

Je ne veux pas travailler aujourd'hui.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-28)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I read Mein Kampf?

If I want to grow a new pear tree, do I plant a whole pear?

Act of Caring (2014-07-27)

Act of Caring

I specifically decided to do nothing but lie around so as to not aggravate my leg injuries.

I also started the dishwasher.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-07-27)

Today I Learned . . .

You can get self-serve soft ice cream at Mac's.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-26)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Didn't Warman Road start as a 2-way, 2-lane road?

Today I Learned . . . (2014-07-26)

Today I Learned . . . 

There is such a thing as caffeinated chocolate 

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-26)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had a really good day hitting the ball in slo-pitch.

The Daily Photo (2014-07-26)

The Daily Photo

I like the look of what I can only assume is a new arena for Martensville

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-25)

La Connexion Francaise

soumis = subject
alors = then
d'abord = at first
ensuite = then
créer = to create
rédiger = write/draft
envisager = to contemplate

Dénombrement en français

Je veux jouer sportif sans douleur.

Act of Caring (2014-07-25)

Act of Caring 

I cleaned up another soap spill in the bathroom at work.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-25)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What do I have to change to be able to play sports without so much pain?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a goal in soccer tonight.

Act of Caring (2014-07-24)

Act of Caring

I cancelled the ball game but not for my own reasons.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-24)

La Connexion Francaise

datent = date
rive = bank
donna = gave
naissance = birth

Dénombrement en français

Il pleut.  Dur.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-24)

The Daily Affirmation

My body is very happy ball was rained out tonight.

I came out on the right side of the decision on which vehicle to drive.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-24)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why don't I get discoloration with bruising?

Why does my shirt always come untucked at the back?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-23)

La Connexion Francaise

élargit = expanded
faubourgs = suburbs
confondre = to confuse
la demeure = the house
abrite =  houses

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui a tournè bien.  Physio a allé bien et nous avons gagné le match ball hockey.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-23)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day 

How do I stop from getting hurt all the time?  (I know I ask this one a lot)

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-23)

The Daily Affirmation

After a rocky start my men's ball hockey team rallied to a 5-2 win.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-21)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why don't stupid people know they are stupid?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-21)

La Connexion Francaise

fête = celebration

Dénombrement en français

Bonne fête Natasha!

The Daily Photo (2014-07-21)

The Daily Photo

This is what happens when extreme fatigue runs smack into a lot of drugs

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-21)

The Daily Affirmation

First the first time ever, the other team had to default the games.

Nonetheless we played an exhibition and I got two home runs, but only one counted.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-18)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why was everyone driving so slow today?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I love my new headlights.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-17)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Are car company employees annoyed that their discount is now being given to everyone?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I got rightfully credited with an assist in last night's ball hockey game.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-07-17)

Today I Learned . . .

Tylenol should, on average, take between 15 and 45 minutes to activate, based primarily on how full your stomach is.

Caffeine augmented with acetaminophen makes the pain reliever 40% more effective.

You can enter negative hours into Delco Nucleus.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-16)

La Connexion Francaise

cours = course
leurs = their

Dénombrement en français

Mon nouveau ball hockey l'équipe sembles bien.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got an assist in ball hockey.

I played 4 games in 3 nights, lost them all, and yet I still feel hopeful and energetic.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-16)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I need to buy a hand blender?

The Daily Photo (2014-07-15)

The Daily Photo

Golfing at Dakota Dunes with my Dad today

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-15)

La Connexion Francaise

repas = meal
suivre = follow up
rire= to laugh

Dénombrement en français

J'ai joue golf ce apres-midi.  Il est amusement.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-15)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day 

Where can I get a whole bunch of used softballs for very little money?

Act of Caring (2014-07-14)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up the spill in the washroom this afternoon.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I had one par in golf today.

Co-ed ball hockey was a lot of fun.

My new light on the car look good.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-14)

La Connexion Francaise

apercevoir = to notice, to see from afar
valoir = to be worth
mettre = to put
craindre = to fear

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai jeté pas bien ce soir.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-14)

The Daily Affirmation 

Even though it was a rocky attempt, I pitched an entire game of slo-pitch.  I didn't exemplify myself but I held my own.  And I am proud of that.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-14)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I put a small window into my shed?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

When trials and tribulations come into your life, you can do one of two things.  You can gripe and whine and stress about them until you've worked yourself into such a state that no miraculous turn of events could change your state of mind.

Or . . .

You can take a step back, draw in a deep breathe, and realized that . . ."the universe will provide"

Today I Learned . . . (2014-07-13)

Today I Learned . . .

You can order a limited number of replica CFL jerseys from my Chinese supplier.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-13)

La Connexion Francaise

avoir l'habitude de = to be used to
être en train de = to be in the process of doing something

Dénombrement en français

Mon jeter est l'amélioration.
Aujourd'hui, je souviens.

The Daily Photo (2014-07-13)

The Daily Photo

The wonders of spiders

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-13)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Where does a guy buy safety pins?

Act of Caring (2014-07-13)

Act of Caring 

I made the ice even though I didn't want to.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-07-11)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Who would support me in buying Goat Simulator?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished another WWII book today at lunch.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-07-11)

La Connexion Francaise

gratuit = free

Dénombrement en français

Il est sept-onze jour!!  Slurpee gratuit!!!

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

A pretty blonde girl smiled at me in the park while I was biking in the opposite direction.

The Daily Photo (2014-07-09)

The Daily Photo

A lobster sub disassembled

Act of Caring (2014-07-08)

Act of Caring 

I took the big wad of paper towel that was clogging up the one sink out and put it in the garbage can (which was overflowing) where it belonged.

I checked the tire on my Mustang and correctly predicted that it was low and needing topping up, which I did.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-07-08)

Today I Learned . . .

My car handles substantially better when one of the tires isn't half flat.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-07-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished yet another book on French today at lunch.

The Ground Pounders posted two epic beat-downs tonight against Cameco.  I had a cheap home run.

The outside light was on and bright when I got home.

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.