Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Act of Caring (2014-08-13)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up the atrocious mess some slob made of the soap yet again.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-13)

La Connexion Francaise

breuvage = beverage
l'essor = soaring
tels que = such as
déguster = savor

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas quoi dire à la blonde jeune fille.




The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-13)

The Daily Affirmation

Another night, another ball hockey win.  This time it was 2-1 on a last second goal in the second half.  I got no points tonight but had two breakaways and played really hard.

Today I Learned . . . (2014-08-13)

Today I Learned . . .

Autotrophic = an organism capable of making organic molecules from inorganic sources.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-13)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What if you mistook voices in your head for your own voice?

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-12)

La Connexion Francaise

soi = oneself
eux = them
clef = key
s'interesser à = to be interested in
se fier à
songer à = the think of

Dénombrement en français

Je s'interesser à la jeune fille avec cheveux blonde.

Nous avons gagné le match du ball hockey.  J'ai une assiste.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-12)

The Daily Affirmation

My return to ball hockey was an overtime shoot-out win in a game in which I potted an assist.  I played very well.

My jersey order from China has left the country.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-12)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

How do you measure a delusion if you're inside of it?

Monday, August 11, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-11)

La Connexion Francaise

réussir = succeed
appartenir = to belong
défendre = to forbid
conseiller = to advise
parmi = among

Dénombrement en français

Je voudrais comprendre assez bien que je pouvait écrire un  manuel français.


The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-11)

The Daily Affirmation 

I beat a hard-core biker up the steep hill on my bike route.

The front light is on again.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-11)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Is it whining to want to confess that you're not feeling your best?

Why do people start hating me when I haven't done anything different than I normally do?

Act of Caring (2014-08-11)

Act of Caring

I made ice in the kitchen at work.

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-10)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why did people in the store annoy me so much today?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-10)

The Daily Affirmation

My headache went away with only a 1-pill treatment this morning.

I got a "favorite" from a celebrity on Twitter this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-10)

La Connexion Francaise

d'abord = first/at first
désormais = from now on
tôt = early
bientôt = soon
souvent = often
dehors = outside
loin = far
dedans = inside
partout = everywhere
assez = enough
aussi = also
autant = as much
davantage = more
tellement = so much

Dénombrement en français

Mon mot favori est "absolument".


Saturday, August 09, 2014

Act of Caring (2014-08-09)

Act of Caring

I pulled over to get the parking ticket out from under my passenger windshield wiper.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-09)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Since when was the Safeway pharmacy closed by 7:00 on a Saturday?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I got some use-able help with my medical problems today.

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-09)

La Connexion Francaise

peupler = populate
veuves = widows
orphelines = orphans
les frais = expenses
grâce à = thanks to
la plupart = most

Dénombrement en français

Je ne veux pas arrêter penser sur la jeune fille avec cheveux blonde.


Friday, August 08, 2014

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

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I need a tattoo?

What did that note mean?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-08)

La Connexion Francaise

roues = wheels
capote = hood or top
havannais = small dogs

Dénombrement en français

La jeune fille avec les cheveux blonds a me donné un intéressante note.


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.

Thursday, August 07, 2014

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.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014

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?

Tuesday, August 05, 2014

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


















Monday, August 04, 2014

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.


Sunday, August 03, 2014

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.


Saturday, August 02, 2014

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?

Friday, August 01, 2014

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?

Thursday, July 31, 2014

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?

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

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?

Monday, July 28, 2014

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?

Sunday, July 27, 2014

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.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

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


Friday, July 25, 2014

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.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

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?

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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.

Monday, July 21, 2014

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.