The Daily Affirmation
Even though my knees got a little sore, and my motivation flagged a little on the last one's, I still enjoyed all 48 kilometers that I biked today.
Monday, August 03, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-08-03)
La Connexion Francaise
monter = to ride
sain(e) = healthy
le bonheur = happiness
Dénombrement en français
J'ai monté mon vélo 48,26 kilometers aujourd'hui.
monter = to ride
sain(e) = healthy
le bonheur = happiness
Dénombrement en français
J'ai monté mon vélo 48,26 kilometers aujourd'hui.
Today I Learned . . . (2015-08-03)
Today I Learned . . .
I can't lock the doors on my 2000 Ford Mustang Gt with the fob while the car is running.
Saturday, August 01, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-08-01)
Today I Learned . . .
You can play frisbee golf at Diefenbaker Park in Saskatoon.
You can play frisbee golf at Diefenbaker Park in Saskatoon.
La Connexion Francaise (2015-08-01)
La Connexion Francaise
depuis = since
longtemps = long
soi = self
bonheur = happiness
avare = greedy
décevantes = disappointing
Dénombrement en français
depuis = since
longtemps = long
soi = self
bonheur = happiness
avare = greedy
décevantes = disappointing
Dénombrement en français
Act of Caring (2015-08-01)
Act of Caring
I did, beginning of the month, pool maintenance this morning.
I fixed my front door light.
I did, beginning of the month, pool maintenance this morning.
I fixed my front door light.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-07-28)
Blog Question Of The Day
Is a headache the most powerful pain I can experience?
Why do I have all my best blog ideas while I'm driving and not able to jot them down?
How much salt (in kg) would we have if we desalinated all of the oceans?
Is a headache the most powerful pain I can experience?
Why do I have all my best blog ideas while I'm driving and not able to jot them down?
How much salt (in kg) would we have if we desalinated all of the oceans?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-07-28)
The Daily Affirmation
We won our ball hockey game in a romp tonight 6-1. I should get credited with an assist.
We won our ball hockey game in a romp tonight 6-1. I should get credited with an assist.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-07-26)
La Connexion Francaise
Chinois = Chinese
repondre = to respond
espirer = to hope
Dénombrement en français
J'ai l'espiré les Chinois répondent demain.
Chinois = Chinese
repondre = to respond
espirer = to hope
Dénombrement en français
J'ai l'espiré les Chinois répondent demain.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-07-26)
Blog Question Of The Day
Am I driving too fast or is everyone driving slow?
Am I driving too fast or is everyone driving slow?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-07-26)
The Daily Affirmation
Playing golf today I pegged 9 pars and used the same ball for the whole round.
Playing golf today I pegged 9 pars and used the same ball for the whole round.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-07-25)
The Daily Affirmation
It was nothing short of delightful to drift in the pool in my very own pool lounger. The mid-afternoon was bliss hanging out in the solitude of my sister's farm, swimming in their above ground pool.
It was nothing short of delightful to drift in the pool in my very own pool lounger. The mid-afternoon was bliss hanging out in the solitude of my sister's farm, swimming in their above ground pool.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-07-25)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why does my nephew always seem to want to hit me?
How do I become a web page writer for Playboy?
Why does my nephew always seem to want to hit me?
How do I become a web page writer for Playboy?
La Connexion Francaise (2015-07-25)
La Connexion Francaise
piscine = pool
swimming = notation
food truck = camion de nourriture
donut = donut
Dénombrement en français
Aujourd'hui était un jour bon. J'ai mange de le camion de nourriture. Puis nous avons nagé de la piscine.
piscine = pool
swimming = notation
food truck = camion de nourriture
donut = donut
Dénombrement en français
Aujourd'hui était un jour bon. J'ai mange de le camion de nourriture. Puis nous avons nagé de la piscine.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-07-24)
Blog Question Of The Day
If something really good were to happen to me in life, would I even be able to appreciate it?
If something really good were to happen to me in life, would I even be able to appreciate it?
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-07-23)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why are some people willing to accept my tendency towards annoying inanity and humor me, while others are immediately frustrated and hostile towards me and my behaviour?
Would I move to get a garage?
Why are some people willing to accept my tendency towards annoying inanity and humor me, while others are immediately frustrated and hostile towards me and my behaviour?
Would I move to get a garage?
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-07-21)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why do people believe that it making sense is a prerequisite for me doing something?
Why do the Yankees have to win so damn much?
Why do people believe that it making sense is a prerequisite for me doing something?
Why do the Yankees have to win so damn much?
Monday, July 20, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-07-20)
The Daily Affirmation
Hit a home run tonight. That's pretty good.
Hit a home run tonight. That's pretty good.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-07-20)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why are my mouse batteries always low?
Why are my mouse batteries always low?
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-07-15)
La Connexion Francaise
dejeuner = lunch
Dénombrement en français
Je peux dejeuner.
dejeuner = lunch
Dénombrement en français
Je peux dejeuner.
Sunday, July 05, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-07-05)
The Daily Affirmation
It was another good day.
o - got up at a decent time and got in my physic workout.
o - McDonalds was out of Coca-Cola (how does that happen?) but the McGriddle was still good
o - sat at my computer all day and
o - got a lot of little errands done
o - played some games
o - did all of my reading
AND
o - worked on my proposal for this week
o - got the grass cut so at least the front looks good
o - made pulled pork for supper
o - closed the night watching a movie
It was another good day.
o - got up at a decent time and got in my physic workout.
o - McDonalds was out of Coca-Cola (how does that happen?) but the McGriddle was still good
o - sat at my computer all day and
o - got a lot of little errands done
o - played some games
o - did all of my reading
AND
o - worked on my proposal for this week
o - got the grass cut so at least the front looks good
o - made pulled pork for supper
o - closed the night watching a movie
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-07-05)
Blog Question Of The Day
How does one quantify "feeling bad"?
Should I submit these receipts for reimbursement?
Can a person buy stirrup stocks?
How does one quantify "feeling bad"?
Should I submit these receipts for reimbursement?
Can a person buy stirrup stocks?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-07-04)
The Daily Affirmation
Today was a good day:
o - was awake and alert at a decent time and got up to do physic
o - got to run in a fun event - 5K Foam Fest
o - the shrimp tacos at Boston Pizza were excellent
o - spent the afternoon getting my reading done and got in some time gaming with Sean
o - had a surprisingly tasty supper of shepherd's pie with Holly
o - enjoyed what turned out to be a really good Terminator movie
o - finally sat in the hot tub for the first time in a month
Today was a good day:
o - was awake and alert at a decent time and got up to do physic
o - got to run in a fun event - 5K Foam Fest
o - the shrimp tacos at Boston Pizza were excellent
o - spent the afternoon getting my reading done and got in some time gaming with Sean
o - had a surprisingly tasty supper of shepherd's pie with Holly
o - enjoyed what turned out to be a really good Terminator movie
o - finally sat in the hot tub for the first time in a month
Saturday, July 04, 2015
Friday, July 03, 2015
Thursday, July 02, 2015
Sunday, June 28, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-06-28)
La Connexion Francaise
sore = doloureaux
autrefois = in the past
dêsormis = from then on
de temps = à autre
de temps en temps = from time to time
d'habitude = usually
il y a = a span of time + ago
Dénombrement en français
Le saison ball hockey est fini.
Mon tendon d'Achille est douloureux.
sore = doloureaux
autrefois = in the past
dêsormis = from then on
de temps = à autre
de temps en temps = from time to time
d'habitude = usually
il y a = a span of time + ago
Dénombrement en français
Le saison ball hockey est fini.
Mon tendon d'Achille est douloureux.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-28)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why am I still hot 4 hours after finishing the last game?
Why am I still hot 4 hours after finishing the last game?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-28)
The Daily Affirmation
Though we didn't win the game, the Maroons finished off the Spring season with a phenomenal effort, leaving me feeling rewarded for everything that came before.
Though we didn't win the game, the Maroons finished off the Spring season with a phenomenal effort, leaving me feeling rewarded for everything that came before.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
The Daily Photo (2015-06-27)
The Daily Photo
This is how tall the stack of pharmacy receipts I have for 2015 alone
This is how tall the stack of pharmacy receipts I have for 2015 alone
Act of Caring (2015-06-27)
Act of Caring
I changed the toilet paper roll in my upstairs bathroom, even though I never use it.
I changed the toilet paper roll in my upstairs bathroom, even though I never use it.
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-27)
The Daily Affirmation
I scored two goals in a 4-3 win for my LDR co-ed soccer game.
I scored two goals in a 4-3 win for my LDR co-ed soccer game.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-27)
Blog Question Of The Day
If I were to completely and fully embrace the principles of eastern religion and consciousness, could I pull myself out of this tailspin within which i am trapped?
Is it too late for me to Dream Big?
If I were to completely and fully embrace the principles of eastern religion and consciousness, could I pull myself out of this tailspin within which i am trapped?
Is it too late for me to Dream Big?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-26)
The Daily Affirmation
I ended up having a very nice, interesting conversation with an old friend, when I threw out a comment his way that was largely rude and desperate.
I ended up having a very nice, interesting conversation with an old friend, when I threw out a comment his way that was largely rude and desperate.
Friday, June 26, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-26)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why won't I fight for myself?
Is there a neater, but uncomplicated, way to arrange my network storage drives on the ledge?
Why won't I fight for myself?
Is there a neater, but uncomplicated, way to arrange my network storage drives on the ledge?
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-25)
Blog Question Of The Day
Will I ever find the thing for which I am endlessly searching, and achieve the peace I lust for?
Does anyone get a Twitter email suggesting they should follow me?
Will I ever find the thing for which I am endlessly searching, and achieve the peace I lust for?
Does anyone get a Twitter email suggesting they should follow me?
Today I Learned . . . (2015-06-25)
Today I Learned . . .
Don't go running with 2 pounds of fresh salad in your belly.
July 2 is the middle day of the year.
Don't go running with 2 pounds of fresh salad in your belly.
July 2 is the middle day of the year.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-24)
The Daily Affirmation
The Maroons won again, 2-1, and will advance to the 1 vs 2 playoff game on Sunday.
I think I fixed the alarm clock that has sat on my dresser for months assumed to be broken.
The Maroons won again, 2-1, and will advance to the 1 vs 2 playoff game on Sunday.
I think I fixed the alarm clock that has sat on my dresser for months assumed to be broken.
Today I Learned . . . (2015-06-24)
Today I Learned . . .
There is actually something called a "flow straightener".
There is actually something called a "flow straightener".
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-24)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should I buy another screen for my office computer?
How can a change of 3 degrees Celsius take me from needing a sweater cold, to sweating in the same sweater?
Should I be taking a real camera to slo-pitch games to capture some images?
Should I buy another screen for my office computer?
How can a change of 3 degrees Celsius take me from needing a sweater cold, to sweating in the same sweater?
Should I be taking a real camera to slo-pitch games to capture some images?
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-06-23)
La Connexion Francaise
depuis = from
quoi = what
coup = blow
laisser = to leave
Dénombrement en français
Nous gagnons le match du ball hockey ce soir!
depuis = from
quoi = what
coup = blow
laisser = to leave
Dénombrement en français
Nous gagnons le match du ball hockey ce soir!
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-23)
The Daily Affirmation
The Maroons won their playoff ball hockey game 3-2!
I love to drive fast.
The Maroons won their playoff ball hockey game 3-2!
I love to drive fast.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-23)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why do you buy a Porsche and drive it under the speed limit?
Why do you buy a Porsche and drive it under the speed limit?
Sunday, June 21, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-21)
The Daily Affirmation
The Loose Slots won their ball hockey game in fine style tonight with a 7-0 score. We ride off into next week's one game playoff for a chance to play in provinces.
The Loose Slots won their ball hockey game in fine style tonight with a 7-0 score. We ride off into next week's one game playoff for a chance to play in provinces.
La Connexion Francaise (2015-06-21)
La Connexion Francaise
presque = almost
assez = enough
alors = then
suivre = follow
Dénombrement en français
Je n'ai endormi pas bien le soir dernier.
presque = almost
assez = enough
alors = then
suivre = follow
Dénombrement en français
Je n'ai endormi pas bien le soir dernier.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-20)
Blog Question Of The Day
When was the last time I had a headache this bad?
How long would it take for me to run across the park?
When was the last time I had a headache this bad?
How long would it take for me to run across the park?
Act of Caring (2015-06-20)
Act of Caring
I entered my slo-pitch roster into the web site this afternoon. It took a really long time.
I entered my slo-pitch roster into the web site this afternoon. It took a really long time.
La Connexion Francaise (2015-06-20)
La Connexion Francaise
puisque = since
aperçus = previews
agiter = to shake
depuis = from
le pas = step
trébucher = to stumble
Dénombrement en français
Je ne veux pas cette mal de tete.
puisque = since
aperçus = previews
agiter = to shake
depuis = from
le pas = step
trébucher = to stumble
Dénombrement en français
Je ne veux pas cette mal de tete.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-06-16)
Today I Learned . . .
An idiot is a stupid person with a mental age below 3 years, while a moron is a stupid person with a mental age of between 7 to 12.
An idiot is a stupid person with a mental age below 3 years, while a moron is a stupid person with a mental age of between 7 to 12.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-16)
Blog Question Of The Day
How can we be playing a ball hockey in the Warman arena, and the loudspeaker announcer can't pronounce Guenther?
How can we be playing a ball hockey in the Warman arena, and the loudspeaker announcer can't pronounce Guenther?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-16)
The Daily Affirmation
The Maroons were finally rewarded for weeks of strong efforts and last minute losses with a dominating performance over the Bad News Bears in E2 Division ball hockey playoffs.
And personally I was rewarded, being given an assist on a goal.
The Maroons were finally rewarded for weeks of strong efforts and last minute losses with a dominating performance over the Bad News Bears in E2 Division ball hockey playoffs.
And personally I was rewarded, being given an assist on a goal.
La Connexion Francaise (2015-06-16)
La Connexion Francaise
partir = to leave
rester = to stay
sortir = to go out
venir = to come
monter = to go up, climb up
tomber = to fall (down)
rentrer = to return, go home
devenir = to become
Dénombrement en français
Je veux devenir un nouveau homme.
partir = to leave
rester = to stay
sortir = to go out
venir = to come
monter = to go up, climb up
tomber = to fall (down)
rentrer = to return, go home
devenir = to become
Dénombrement en français
Je veux devenir un nouveau homme.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-15)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should I get my printer to an operational state again?
Should I get my printer to an operational state again?
Today I Learned . . . (2015-06-15)
Today I Learned . . .
You can't make carbonated Kool-Aid by adding Kool-Aid powder to SodaStream carbonated water.
You can't make carbonated Kool-Aid by adding Kool-Aid powder to SodaStream carbonated water.
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-15)
The Daily Affirmation
I asked Brian for some advice and got some I could use, without recrimination or consequence.
The Blackhawks for the win!
I asked Brian for some advice and got some I could use, without recrimination or consequence.
The Blackhawks for the win!
La Connexion Francaise (2015-06-15)
La Connexion Francaise
d'abord = first (of all)
puis = next
ensuite = and then
apres = after that
enfin/finalement = finally
hier = yesterday
Dénombrement en français
Aujourd'hui femme l'equipe Canada vont gagner la match football.
d'abord = first (of all)
puis = next
ensuite = and then
apres = after that
enfin/finalement = finally
hier = yesterday
Dénombrement en français
Aujourd'hui femme l'equipe Canada vont gagner la match football.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-06-13)
Today I Learned . . .
The word "question" uses only two letters from a row other than the top one on a QWERTY keyboard.
The word "question" uses only two letters from a row other than the top one on a QWERTY keyboard.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-13)
Blog Question Of The Day
Is there any take out food still open this late?
Should I get into badminton?
Should I get into badminton?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-13)
The Daily Affirmation
We only had 8 for ball hockey tonight but we almost pulled out a win. The effort was phenomenal.
With the score sheet in, I was credited (rightly) with an assist.
With the score sheet in, I was credited (rightly) with an assist.
Friday, June 12, 2015
The Daily Photo (2015-06-12)
The Daily Photo
Okay . . . now do this!
Now in fluorescent yellow for the discerning paranoid
Okay . . . now do this!
Now in fluorescent yellow for the discerning paranoid
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-12)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why didn't I benefit from Sunday's extra karma?
Why didn't I benefit from Sunday's extra karma?
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-10)
The Daily Affirmation
In another dominating performance, the Ground Pounders took 2/2 games of slo-pitch tonight in Rory's farewell game.
In another dominating performance, the Ground Pounders took 2/2 games of slo-pitch tonight in Rory's farewell game.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-10)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should I try to get on an ice hockey team this winter?
Do I need specialty (sports team themed) frostie mugs for the office at work?
Why can't I hit home runs over the fence?
Should I try to get on an ice hockey team this winter?
Do I need specialty (sports team themed) frostie mugs for the office at work?
Why can't I hit home runs over the fence?
Tuesday, June 09, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-06-09)
Today I Learned . . .
Silica polymerization is affected the presence of cations in the solution.
Silica polymerization is affected the presence of cations in the solution.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-09)
Blog Question Of The Day
Do I need another LeBron James jersey, this time with matching shorts?
Do I need another LeBron James jersey, this time with matching shorts?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-09)
The Daily Affirmation
The Co-op sent me a membership cheque today.
The Co-op sent me a membership cheque today.
Sunday, June 07, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-06-07)
Today I Learned . . .
When you get a big bill for something, read the whole thing before you pay it.
When you get a big bill for something, read the whole thing before you pay it.
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-07)
The Daily Affirmation
The may carriage was not perfect, in the final analysis, I think I gave Holly a good day.
We won a close ball hockey game that I managed to survive after 2 hours at the brazilian steakhouse.
The may carriage was not perfect, in the final analysis, I think I gave Holly a good day.
We won a close ball hockey game that I managed to survive after 2 hours at the brazilian steakhouse.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-07)
Blog Question Of The Day
Can a person buy a component CD player anymore?
Saturday, June 06, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-06)
The Daily Affirmation
I got the chance to fill in on a slo-pitch game tonight.
I got the chance to fill in on a slo-pitch game tonight.
Wednesday, June 03, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-03)
The Daily Affirmation
We dominated in two slo-pitch wins tonight.
I just looked up the ball hockey schedule for next week and the scheduling conflict I thought I had on Wednesday is gone, as our second game is actually on Tuesday.
We dominated in two slo-pitch wins tonight.
I just looked up the ball hockey schedule for next week and the scheduling conflict I thought I had on Wednesday is gone, as our second game is actually on Tuesday.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-03)
Blog Question Of The Day
If heroin or cocaine was not illegal, but you had to buy it from the same source as now, how many more people would take it?
How do I get my ball hockey team to score more goals?
If heroin or cocaine was not illegal, but you had to buy it from the same source as now, how many more people would take it?
How do I get my ball hockey team to score more goals?
Tuesday, June 02, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-02)
Blog Question Of The Day
I try not to swear in my blog but . . .
How the Fuck do you name your daughter Blaze?
I try not to swear in my blog but . . .
How the Fuck do you name your daughter Blaze?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-06-02)
The Daily Affirmation
I just finished the last paper from the 2014 AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference held in Las Vegas, NV.
I just finished the last paper from the 2014 AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference held in Las Vegas, NV.
Monday, June 01, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-06-01)
La Connexion Francaise
se coucher = to go to bed
se brosser = to brush
se doucher = to take a shower
s'ennuyer = to become bored
s'habiller = to get dressed
s'installer = to sit down, get settled
se laver = to wash
se lever = to get up
se préparer = to get ready
se regarder = to look at
se reposer = to rest
se réveiller = to wake up
Dénombrement en français
Nous avons gagnè le match!
J'ai besoin de coucher.
se coucher = to go to bed
se brosser = to brush
se doucher = to take a shower
s'ennuyer = to become bored
s'habiller = to get dressed
s'installer = to sit down, get settled
se laver = to wash
se lever = to get up
se préparer = to get ready
se regarder = to look at
se reposer = to rest
se réveiller = to wake up
Dénombrement en français
Nous avons gagnè le match!
J'ai besoin de coucher.
Today I Learned . . . (2015-06-01)
Today I Learned . . .
I am not the oldest person on my ball hockey team.
I am not the oldest person on my ball hockey team.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-06-01)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why do I feel down when I should feel up?
Where does the human capacity to find negative in a positive come from?
Why do I feel down when I should feel up?
Where does the human capacity to find negative in a positive come from?
Sunday, May 31, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-05-31)
The Daily Affirmation
I was successful at fixing the front sprinkler manifold, it was relatively easy and I had no leaks.
I was successful at fixing the front sprinkler manifold, it was relatively easy and I had no leaks.
Act of Caring (2015-05-31)
Act of Caring
I finally fixed the sprinkler manifold in the front of my house.
I finally fixed the sprinkler manifold in the front of my house.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-05-27)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why do people drive slow on a perfect day for driving?
Why do people drive slow on a perfect day for driving?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-05-27)
The Daily Affirmation
The 7-11 cashier gave me a free Slurpee when I told him one fell over in the parking lot.
The 7-11 cashier gave me a free Slurpee when I told him one fell over in the parking lot.