Sunday, October 11, 2015

La Connexion Francaise (2015-10-11)

La Connexion Francaise 

tenir à infinitive = to absolutely want to/insist on
tenir à l'oeil = to keep an eye on
tenir une promesse = to keep a promise
tenir (la route) = to hold (the road)
ne pas tenir en place = to be restless

Dénombrement en français

Je deviens une limace.


The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-11)

The Daily Affirmation

The Broncos and Peyton Manning won a squeaker against the Raiders today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

If I have moments of achieving all of which I am magnificently capable, including use of the sage wisdom I have acquired from life, trial and error, why do I persist in falling backwards into failure, incomprehension and misery?

Why do I have a semi-retarded look on my face in any picture in which I'm featured?

Today I Learned . . . (2015-10-11)

Today I Learned . . .

A mole can dig a tunnel 300 ft long in a single night.

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is this unprecedented string of bad luck going to come to an end soon?


Act of Caring (2015-10-10)

Act of Caring 

We kept filling the dishwasher, setting it to clean, then repeated again, until we had emptied the counter, sink and stove of all the dishes we'd used in the last week.

La Connexion Francaise (2015-10-10)

La Connexion Francaise 

venir = to come
tenir = to hold
devenir = to become
prévenir = to warn
provenir = to come from
revenir = to come back
survenir = to occur / to arise
parvenir à = to manage
retenir = to retain
soutenir = to support

Dénombrement en français

Nous avons décidé à conduire la Porsche ce après-midi.  Nous avions mis vers le bas le toit sur le voiture.  It était amusant!

Today I Learned . . . (2015-10-10)

Today I Learned . . .

Driving around with the top down on the Porsche is more fun when you're going slow.

The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was a gentle thrill to take the convertible Porsche on a mid-afternoon sight-seeing drive through Saskatoon's more picturesque vistas.

Friday, October 09, 2015

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-09)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can I weather this current storm and eventually make it out ahead?

What's the appropriate response when you get a mid-Saturday-afternoon message from a girl you barely know that says "come fuck me"?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I got into the neurofeedback program.

I scored a nice goal in Delco hockey.

We played our opponent tight in tonight's curling game with me skipping.

Thursday, October 08, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-08)

The Daily Affirmation

A pickup truck and I backed into each other this morning but their was no damage.

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do people drive so slow?

What exactly is the point of pants that leave your leg bare below the knee?

Act of Caring (2015-10-08)

Act of Caring

I didn't speed through either school zone this morning.

Wednesday, October 07, 2015

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-07)

Blog Question Of The Day

How is it the girls can pull off wearing a goofy hat?

Monday, October 05, 2015

The Daily Photo (2015-10-05)

The Daily Photo

What once was old is new again . . .


The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-05)

The Daily Affirmation 

Gas went down 3 cents.

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I start my furnace?

How many cars, on average, get towed per day?


Today I Learned . . . (2015-10-05)

Today I Learned . . .

Race car drivers actually sit very close to the steering wheel.

Act of Caring (2015-10-05)

Act of Caring

I cleaned the cat box today and vacuumed up all the litter that was spilled on the floor around it.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 1 player add to my co-ed ball hockey team and 3 player adds to my co-ed soccer team.  The pace is slow but there's finally progress!

Today I Learned . . . (2015-09-30)

Today I Learned . . .

Brain herpes is a real thing!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpesviral_encephalitis


Monday, September 28, 2015

Sunday, September 27, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-27)

The Daily Affirmation

We won tonight's ball hockey game.

I was rewarded with an unexpected assist.

Alex alerted me to the fact that I'm currently tied for playoff scoring this season!

La Connexion Francaise (2015-09-27)

La Connexion Francaise 

aller droit = go straight
couper court = cut short
croire ferme = to firmly believe
dire tout haut = say out loud
if faut mauvais = the weather is bad
parler fort = to speak loudly
payer cher = to pay a lot
tenir bon = to hold your position

Dénombrement en français

J'ai payé cher.


Friday, September 25, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a great introduction to this winter's season of ice hockey.  I scored two goals, including going coast-to-coast and roofing a backhand.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Today I Learned . . . (2015-09-19)

Today I Learned . . .

The off position for the windshield wipers on a 2001 Porsche Boxster is not the bottom position of the wand, but one spot up from that.

La Connexion Francaise (2015-09-22)

La Connexion Francaise 

marquer = to score
couteau = knife

Dénombrement en français

J'ai marqué un but ce soir à hockey balle.


The Daily Photo (2015-09-22)

The Daily Photo

Is this common?


The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored again.  I'm on a roll!!

Monday, September 21, 2015

Sunday, September 20, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-20)

The Daily Affirmation

 I finally scored a goal in co-ed ball hockey.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I got to drive around in my Porsche today.  That will never be a bad thing.

Today I Learned . . . (2015-09-19)

Today I Learned . . .

Male platypuses are venomous.

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-09-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

What type of photo gets the most likes on Facebook?

Friday, September 18, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-18)

The Daily Affirmation

https://youtu.be/swZmk85s4-w 

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-09-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Where did I leave my coat?

What is the point of a "credit card limit" if VISA is just going to process through every transaction made with the card, regardless of said limit?

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Today I Learned . . . (2015-09-17)

Today I Learned . . .

You can not bring our own floating chair to the Lawson Heights Civic Centre public swimming.

La Connexion Francaise (2015-09-16)

La Connexion Francaise 

biscuit = cookie
to lick = lécher

Dénombrement en français

Ma chat as léché mon biscuit.


The Daily Photo (2015-09-16)

The Daily Photo

My latest raspberry from blocking shots in ball hockey.


Wednesday, September 16, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-16)

The Daily Affirmation

Not once, but twice, tonight my ball hockey team came from behind to seal an epic win!

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

The Daily Photo (2015-09-15)

The Daily Photo

Summer soccer team


Ball hockey bruise



La Connexion Francaise (2015-09-15)

La Connexion Francaise 

c'est ça! = That's it!
Ça y est! = Done!
C'est tout = That's all
Ça m'est égal = It's all the same to me/I don't care

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mal à la mâchoire.

Act of Caring (2015-09-15)

Act of Caring

I cleaned the cat box tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-15)

The Daily Affirmation

We won another ball hockey game and should be out of the league basement now.

Monday, September 14, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-14)

The Daily Affirmation

Happiness is, sitting in my chair, a cat in my lap, playing Minecraft.

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-09-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I like pets so much?

Act of Caring (2015-09-14)

Act of Caring

I placed 4 players on another girls roster to give her a full team.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-09-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I ever going to wake up from this and not feel exhausted all day long?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-13)

The Daily Affirmation

We closed out the weekend with a big win in ball hockey, 4-2.  I also felt I played better than average.

Today I Learned . . . (2015-09-13)

Today I Learned . . .

In Minecraft it is possible to break a rock block with a carrot.

Thursday, September 10, 2015

La Connexion Francaise (2015-09-10)

La Connexion Francaise

l'orteil = toe
la cheville = ankle
la joue = cheek
la nuque = nape of neck
le cou = neck
le doigt = finger
le poignet = wrist
le pouce = thumb
le ventre = belly

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas fatigue.


The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-10)

The Daily Affirmation

It was a half and half end to the day.  We got a big win with the my co-ed ball hockey team.  However the men's team took it on the chin.  I take solace in knowing that I played decently well in both games.

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-09-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need meditation and yoga training or do I just need to completely unplug and go away somewhere peaceful and beautiful to enjoy nature?

What compels some men to be rude to women?

Thursday, September 03, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I got up on time this morning.  I had minimal fuss with myself about getting out of bed and doing my morning workout.  I made a breakfast and was at work 10 minutes early.

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

Act of Caring (2015-09-02)

Act of Caring

I suffered the slings and abuse of another's wrath to accomplish a goal that was noble.

I stayed calm in a ridiculous situation and provided reasonable, measured advice.

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-09-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

What causes a person's eyelid to twitch?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-09-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a really good time golfing with my Dad today

We won a ball hockey game finally and I even had an assist.

Monday, August 31, 2015

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-08-31)

Blog Question Of The Day

Did you ever find a pill on the floor, couldn't for sure discern what it was, but took it anyway?

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-08-26)

The Daily Affirmation

Despite the requested correspondence from the Chinese, my latest order has arrived!

Diffuser to the rescue!

Monday, August 24, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-08-24)

The Daily Affirmation

This was actually a yesterday item but it can't go without saying:

The Ground Pounders finished the 2015 with a big landslide win to claim the C Division - B side championship!!!

In slo-pitch action tonight I was hitting behind a guy and he outright CRUSHED a homer.  There was a hill in the outfield and he put it over that.  I'm batting after him thinking, how do I match that?  So I hit a screamer along the left field baseline, past the left fielder and I got a home run too.

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Today I Learned . . . (2015-08-20)

Today I Learned . . .

You can get multiple windows of Microsoft Outlook, making it possible to view two email folders at the same time.

La Connexion Francaise (2015-08-19)

La Connexion Francaise

la santé = health
internautes = web surfers
plein de = full of
de banlieue = the suburbs
autriu = other people

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fatigue après balle hockey.


Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Act of Caring (2015-08-19)

Act of Caring

I fished something heinous that wouldn't flush out of the toilet at work.

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-08-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is styrofoam a recyclable material?

The Daily Affirmation (2015-08-19)

The Daily Affirmation

 I finally scored a goal in ball hockey.

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Today I Learned . . . (2015-08-16)

Today I Remembered That Yesterday I Learned . . .

Always take the receipt.

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-08-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do any guys ever pierce their nose?

Why can't I get a Playstation controller to charge for me?

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Wednesday, August 05, 2015

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-08-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

What was different about today that I didn't feel my usual array of crappy?

How much cash do I need for the arena tomorrow?

Monday, August 03, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-08-03)

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.

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.

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.

The Daily Photo (2015-08-03)

The Daily Photo

Shots from bike ride #2




Saturday, August 01, 2015

Today I Learned . . . (2015-08-01)

Today I Learned . . .

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




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.

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?

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.

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.



Act of Caring (2015-07-26)

Act of Caring

I emptied the dishwasher so I could fill it back up again.

Blog Question Of The Day (2015-07-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

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.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Act of Caring (2015-07-25)

Act of Caring 

I finally deposited a couple of well aged Western cheques.

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.

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?

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.



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?

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?

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

The Daily Affirmation (2015-07-21)

The Daily Affirmation

We won the ball hockey game tonight.

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?

Monday, July 20, 2015