Sunday, February 08, 2015

Saturday, February 07, 2015

La Connexion Francaise (2015-02-07)

La Connexion Francaise

la noix de coco = coconuts
la douceur = the sweetness
la grenade = the pomegranate
la cannelle = cinnamon
telles que = such as
large = wide
ainsi = this way, thus
goûteux = tasty

Dénombrement en français

J'ai crêpes pour petit déjeuner.



The Daily Photo (2015-02-07)

The Daily Photo

More damage


And the driveway is clear again


The Daily Affirmation (2015-02-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I fixed two pedometers this morning.

Today I Learned . . . (2015-02-07)

Today I Learned . . .

Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonalds, once owned the San Diego Padres.

The banana tree is not a planet but a giant herb.

Friday, February 06, 2015

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-02-06)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Can I be strong enough to weather this storm?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-02-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a nice goal and assist in today's surprisingly well populated Delco hockey.

Thursday, February 05, 2015

La Connexion Francaise (2015-02-05)

La Connexion Francaise

telles = such
comme = such as
même = even
sont = are
font = are
tout = all

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas comment ce faire.


The Daily Photo (2015-02-05)

The Daily Photo

Its a god damn winter wonderland out there again!!


Today I Learned . . . (2015-02-05)

Today I Learned . . .

Taylor Swift has her own private jet.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-02-05)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I need a dashboard camera?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-02-05)

The Daily Affirmation 

With the preponderance of street lights, its possible to drive around with no headlights and not notice it.

I finished another book.

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-02-04)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Am I reckless?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-02-04)

The Daily Affirmation 

The wave pool was even more fun than I anticipated!

La Connexion Francaise (2015-02-04)

La Connexion Francaise

ce mets = this dish
qui = which
en = in
nettoyer = to clean
demi = half
verser = to pour
couvrir = to cover
suivant = following
plus tard = later
prêt = ready

Dénombrement en français

Votre sourire pourrait arrêter un feu.


Today I Learned . . . (2015-02-04)

Today I Learned . . .

The wave machine at the Lawson Civic Centre does not run continuously during public swimming.

The Daily Photo (2015-02-04)

The Daily Photo

My life


Tuesday, February 03, 2015

La Connexion Francaise (2015-02-03)

La Connexion Francaise

fête = celebration
tout d'abord = first
demi = half
la pâte = dough
environ = about
avant = before
chaque = each
cet/cette = this
cela =

Dénombrement en français

Je dois obtenir plus de musique.


The Daily Affirmation (2015-02-03)

The Daily Affirmation 

Same problem - didn't know what to eat.  Looking in the deep freeze and BAM.  Two more pieces of pizza.  Sold!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-02-03)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day 

Should I get into music again?

Monday, February 02, 2015

Today I Learned . . . (2015-02-02)

Today I Learned . . .

Cliff from Cheers was in "Empire Strikes Back".

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-02-02)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Have I lost my wit?

Why do some people pick practical email addresses while others goofy/strange one's?

La Connexion Francaise (2015-02-02)

La Connexion Francaise

ainsi = thus
donc = therefore
fois = time
par = by
aussi = also

Dénombrement en français

Est-il la heure pour "Star Wars"?  Je pense oui!


Act Of Caring (2015-02-02)

Act Of Caring

I cleaned out the dishwasher while I waited for my pizza to cook.

I completed my act of altruism regarding the girl looking for employment.

The Daily Affirmation (2015-02-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I didn't know what to eat.  There was nothing in the fridge but tomorrow's lunch.  Looked in the deep freeze and found two pieces of pizza.  Score!!

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Act Of Caring (2015-01-31)

Act Of Caring

I persevered through 3 options before finally washing my truck.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-31)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I reduce my cable bill?

If you're selling something based on how it looks, why would you post terrible pictures of it?

Friday, January 30, 2015

Act Of Caring (2015-01-30)

Act Of Caring

I agreed to help someone looking for work.

La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-30)

La Connexion Francaise

foie gras = fat liver
canard = duck
entre = between]
assez = enough
tandis que = while
entier = entire
meilleur = best
frais = fresh
même = even
grâce au = because of

Dénombrement en français

Je ai été sauvé de la plus improbable des lieux.


The Daily Photo (2015-01-30)

The Daily Photo

My stab wound is healing nicely


Today I Learned . . . (2015-01-30)

Today I Learned . . .

Sometimes you have to close your eyes, take a step, and just have faith.

The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I got help from someone whom I would never have expected.

We had good numbers for Delco hockey today.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-30)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Am I too nice?

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Act Of Caring (2015-01-29)

Act Of Caring

I cleaned the toilet.

Today I Learned . . . (2015-01-29)

Today I Learned . . .

Pryce Pryce-Jones patented something called the "Euklisia Rug" which is considered to be the forerunner of the modern sleeping bag.

La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-29)

La Connexion Francaise

ensuite = then
enfin = at last
olfactive = olfactory
rester = to stay
comme = as
aussi = also

Dénombrement en français

Je sens mieux.

Je fait un erreur.


Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-29)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I want to watch "50 Shades Of Grey"?

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Today I Learned . . . (2015-01-27)

Today I Learned . . .

Keira Knightley was supposed to be named for a Russian ice skater named "Kiera" but her mom spelled the name wrong, ending with a baby named "Keira".

I have my own problems but they are compounded by the negativity that surrounds me.

La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-27)

La Connexion Francaise

sale = dirty
mistake = erreur

Dénombrement en français

Je sens mieux.

Je fait un erreur.

The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I bought a new hard drive and are well on my way towards restoring my external hard drive array again.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-27)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day 

Why is bandage glue so universally lousy?

Monday, January 26, 2015

La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-26)

La Connexion Francaise

puis = then

Dénombrement en français

J'ai pleuré aujourd'hui.


Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-26)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

How much could you spend in one day, going to stores and buying things in the traditional manner?

How you can come in every day, make an honest effort, and still have people mad at you no matter what you try?

Sunday, January 25, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I successfully recovered all my movies from a dying hard drive.

My co-ed ball hockey team was the game in overtime.

Act Of Caring (2015-01-25)

Act Of Caring 

I bought a chest full of sports drinks so my ball hockey team wouldn't get dehydrated.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-25)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

How do I get more value/enjoyment from all of the things that I own?

Should I build a Lego football stadium?

La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-25)

La Connexion Francaise

gigot = leg
agneau = lamb
chaque = each
hacher = chop
baisser = reduce
ébulliton = boil

Dénombrement en français

Je suis accablé avec le désir pleurer.


The Daily Photo (2015-01-25)

The Daily Photo

My drill bit stab wound steadfastly refuses to be bandaged


Saturday, January 24, 2015

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-24)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

What is going wrong with me?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I probably doesn't count for much that the ball went off my head and in but we still managed to pull out of today's soccer game.

The Daily Photo (2015-01-24)

The Daily Photo

Damage



La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-24)

La Connexion Francaise

four = over

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas bien.


Friday, January 23, 2015

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-23)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Where does someone buy a low-end Android tablet in Saskatoon?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-23)

The Daily Affirmation

In rooting through my cables drawer looking for something else, I came across a 7-port USB 2.0 hub that will be perfect when I got to Phase II on monitors.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-22)

The Daily Affirmation

We got a decent turn-out for ball hockey practice on impromptu notice and it was actually fun.

La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-22)

La Connexion Francaise

divers = various
car = because
fois = time
un arbre fruitier = fruit tree
toutefois = even so
voici = here
selon = according to

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pais qu'est passe!


Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-22)

  1. Blog Question(s) Of The Day
  2. How many words per page in a novel?
    1. It depends on the font you are using, of course, but in general, 250-300 words per page. Therefore, a 55,000 word book should be about 200 manuscript pages. A 100,000 word book would be about 400. Editors like 12 point font.
  3. Why do I live in fear?

Today I Learned . . . (2015-01-22)

Today I Learned . . .

The average forklift operator makes $15 per hour.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Act Of Caring (2015-01-21)

Act Of Caring

I bought my ice melt for my walkway.

La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-21)

La Connexion Francaise

rien = nothing
appareil = device
souvent = often
régal = treat
repas = meal
ravir = to delight
triste = sad
lécher = to lick

Dénombrement en français

Ma estomac est mal.


The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-21)

The Daily Affirmation 

My TV plan turned out more epic than expected!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-21)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I chew gum more often?

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-20)

La Connexion Francaise

issue de = originally from
alors = then
sous = under
potage = soup
trier = to sort
chauffer = heat up
qui = which
jadis = formerly
assez = enough
donc = therefore

Dénombrement en français

Je ne connais pas la bouillabaisse était un plat poisson.


The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-20)

The Daily Affirmation

There is a distinct possibility that, that was the greatest mondo burrito of all time!

Today I Learned . . . (2015-01-20)

Today I Learned . . .

I like Jarrito's Mexican Cola.

Bouillabaisse is a fish dish.

Blog Song Of The Day (2015-01-20)

Blog Song Of The Day

Kelly Clarkson - Heartbeat Song

Monday, January 19, 2015

La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-19)

La Connexion Francaise

longtemps = for a long time
alors = then
sous = under
trier = to sort
qui = which

Dénombrement en français

J'ai arrivée.  Tu es magnifique.


The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I found my spoon!!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-19)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why is it that, on a day when I am super-dead-dog-tired I have no compulsion to sleep at my desk, but on days when I sleep well, for a reasonable amount of time in my bed, I have trouble with nodding off?

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Today I Learned . . . (2015-01-18)

Today I Learned . . .

That my sister truly is a sucker for pets - she adopted another cat.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-18)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why do I always have to push so hard?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I have finished yet another book.

Won the co-ed ball hockey game 6-4!

The Daily Photo (2015-01-18)

The Daily Photo

I want all of these books







Act Of Caring (2015-01-18)

Act Of Caring

I emptied out the dish washer.  And it wasn't even because I needed a spoon.

Put salt out on the packed snow of my sidewalk.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Friday, January 16, 2015

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-16)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why do I get hurt so much?

Do I go to the clinic tomorrow or Sunday?

Why do I choose to be the arbiter of my own distress?


La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-16)

La Connexion Francaise

recette = recipe
une patisserie = a pastry
à partir de = from
tasses = cups
le soda à pâte = baking soda
la poudre à pâte = baking powder
la muscade = nutmeg

Dénombrement en français

Je suis mal a la corps encore.


The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I had 8 goals and 2 assists in Delco hockey today.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Today I Learned . . . (2015-01-14)

Today I Learned . . .

Quiznos keeps the sandwich meat in little bins in boiling water below the toaster so its ready to go when you order.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-14)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Do I want crests/patches sewed on my red sweater?

What decides who's going to be a leader, and who a follower?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-14)

The Daily Affirmation

Despite my constant haranguing about being unliked, I can find a lot of people to talk to in a day.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-13)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why do I get headaches?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I put in a good, solid effort at work today.

Today I Learned . . . (2015-01-13)

Today I Learned . . .

Perigees develop an interesting consistency when microwaved.

The Daily Photo (2015-01-13)

The Daily Photo

It survived the ride in the underbelly of the plane


La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-13)

La Connexion Francaise

occidentale = western
profondeur = depth
sous = under
virgule = comma
en partie = partly
puisque = since
eaux = waters

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lu quatorze pages.


Saturday, January 03, 2015

The Daily Photo (2015-01-03)

The Daily Photo

I can't climb it anymore; it makes me nervous


This is a mondo burrito


The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I captured another cow!

I found my precision screwdrivers in my backpack I had stored.

La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-03)

La Connexion Francaise

mince = thin
un littoral = sea coast
sablonneuse = sandy
á peine sur = barely on
au-delà de = over
la colline = the hill
vivante = living
parfois = sometimes
jusqu'à = up to
le sens = the direction
moyenne = average
affluents = tributaries
située à = located (to locate)
environ = approximately
à flanc = on the side
chaleureux = warm
accueillant = welcoming

Dénombrement en français

Le Youtube est cassé maintenant.


Friday, January 02, 2015

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-02)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why panic attacks now, of all times?

The Daily Photo (2015-01-02)

The Daily Photo

The tower on day 2


La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-02)

La Connexion Francaise

des plus = more
grace á = thanks
telles = such
d'ailleurs = incidentally
entre = begin
toutes = all
puisque = since
épaisses = thick
autour = around
desquelles = which
lorsque = when

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de un repos.


Thursday, January 01, 2015

The Daily Photo (2015-01-01)

The Daily Photo

The spiral staircase tower I'm working on in Minecraft


The Daily Affirmation (2015-01-01)

The Daily Affirmation

Taylor Swift's End Of The Year Video.  That is all.

Today I Learned . . . (2015-01-01)

Today I Learned . . .

By tossing a ball of wadded-up foil into the dryer with a load of clothes you can avoid static cling.

When you have a loose vinyl tile place a sheet of tinfoil over it and press it down with a hot iron. This will melt the glue which will then stick again and glue the tile back down.

Cut through a folded sheet of tinfoil several times with a pair of scissors in order to sharpen the dulled blade.

Wrap aluminum foil around the stems of your bananas to help decrease the bananas from browning quickly.

La Connexion Francaise (2015-01-01)

La Connexion Francaise

surtout = mainly
demeurer = to remain
paysage = landscape
mélange = combination
douce = fresh
l'ours = bear
la rocher = rock
lorsque = when
trou = hole

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas bien.  J'ai pris un pilule.

Je deteste mourant.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2015-01-01)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Why does it seem like I have a slightly positive tendency towards so many psychiatric disorders?

Would I like working in a regimented (union-like) organization?

Act Of Caring (2015-01-01)

Act Of Caring 

I did my part for the environment.  Whether it actually results in an actual, measurable environmental benefit.  I signed up for more eBill's today.