The Daily Affirmation
Early in today's Delco hockey game I found my good, old position in front of the goalie and got a perfect deflexion goal.
Friday, December 04, 2015
Thursday, December 03, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-12-03)
La Connexion Francaise
l'épouse = bride
la chambre = bedroom
la tour = tower
le cabinet = little room/study
le sang = blood
malgré = despite
menager = to threaten
remarquer = to notice
Dénombrement en français
Aujourd'hui n'ai avéré pas comme prévu.
l'épouse = bride
la chambre = bedroom
la tour = tower
le cabinet = little room/study
le sang = blood
malgré = despite
menager = to threaten
remarquer = to notice
Dénombrement en français
Aujourd'hui n'ai avéré pas comme prévu.
Wednesday, December 02, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-12-02)
Blog Question Of The Day
Could monkeys be taught to play hockey properly?
Monday, November 30, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-11-30)
Blog Question Of The Day
Can I pull off this depression clinic idea?
Can I pull off this depression clinic idea?
La Connexion Francaise (2015-11-30).
La Connexion Francaise
plaire = to please
pouvoir = to be able to
vouloir = to want
venir = to come
devenir = to become
revenir = to come back
Dénombrement en français
Je veux en française être plus facile.
plaire = to please
pouvoir = to be able to
vouloir = to want
venir = to come
devenir = to become
revenir = to come back
Dénombrement en français
Je veux en française être plus facile.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-11-29)
La Connexion Francaise
pauvrement - poorly
allé = gone
connu = known
dû = had to
plu = pleased
Dénombrement en français
Je jouerais soccer très pauvrement.
pauvrement - poorly
allé = gone
connu = known
dû = had to
plu = pleased
Dénombrement en français
Je jouerais soccer très pauvrement.
The Daily Affirmation (2015-11-29)
The Daily Affirmation
In a day where nothing went right, at least the Patriots lost.
In a day where nothing went right, at least the Patriots lost.
The Daily Photo (2015-11-29)
The Daily Photo
Am I the only one that sees a dinosaur catching and eating another dinosaur?
Am I the only one that sees a dinosaur catching and eating another dinosaur?
Friday, November 27, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-11-27)
The Daily Affirmation
I was sliding into someone this morning, as I drove home, but managed to reef the wheel to the right and catch up in the snow at the curb, thus avoiding a collision.
I was sliding into someone this morning, as I drove home, but managed to reef the wheel to the right and catch up in the snow at the curb, thus avoiding a collision.
Sunday, November 22, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-11-22)
La Connexion Francaise
rougir = to blush
copier = to copy
Dénombrement en français
J'espire il ne neige pas.
rougir = to blush
copier = to copy
Dénombrement en français
J'espire il ne neige pas.
Today I Learned . . . (2015-11-22)
Today I Learned . . .
Tom Brady went to the University of Michigan.
Tom Brady went to the University of Michigan.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-11-22)
Blog Question Of The Day
Am I the reason all of the teams I'm on suck?
Am I the reason all of the teams I'm on suck?
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-11-21)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should I get Azrael his own keyboard to lie on?
Why would you enable auto-correct in an email address box!?!
Should I get Azrael his own keyboard to lie on?
Why would you enable auto-correct in an email address box!?!
The Daily Affirmation (2015-11-21)
The Daily Affirmation
My toe difficulty appears to be responding to anti-inflammatory treatment.
My toe difficulty appears to be responding to anti-inflammatory treatment.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-11-20)
Blog Question Of The Day
How much money do you have to steal to make it worth the risk?
Should I listen to more jazz?
Am I a slob?
How much money do you have to steal to make it worth the risk?
Should I listen to more jazz?
Am I a slob?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-11-20)
The Daily Affirmation
I scored (albeit barely) a goal in Delco hockey today.
I scored (albeit barely) a goal in Delco hockey today.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-11-15)
Today I Learned . . .
The dot over a lowercase "i" or "j" is called a "tittle".
The dot over a lowercase "i" or "j" is called a "tittle".
La Connexion Francaise (2015-11-15)
La Connexion Francaise
qui = who
que = what
comment = how
où = where
pourquoi = why
quand = when
Dénombrement en français
Quand je saurai pourquoi?
qui = who
que = what
comment = how
où = where
pourquoi = why
quand = when
Dénombrement en français
Quand je saurai pourquoi?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-11-15)
The Daily Affirmation
I had a brief meeting with the men's ball hockey team tonight before the game. We went over some strategy diagrammatically on a white board, showing the relative merits of some changes to offensive play in the defensive zone. When put in practice in game situations, it helped us hold our high-flying opponents to only 1 goal!
I had a brief meeting with the men's ball hockey team tonight before the game. We went over some strategy diagrammatically on a white board, showing the relative merits of some changes to offensive play in the defensive zone. When put in practice in game situations, it helped us hold our high-flying opponents to only 1 goal!
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-11-15)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why don't more people have more pet rabbits?
Should I take a car out of storage?
Why don't more people have more pet rabbits?
Should I take a car out of storage?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-11-14)
The Daily Affirmation
We managed to eke out a tie in curling tonight - bringing us to a total of 2 lossless nights!
We managed to eke out a tie in curling tonight - bringing us to a total of 2 lossless nights!
Saturday, November 14, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-11-14)
La Connexion Francaise
ne...pas = not
ne...plus = no more/no longer
ne...rien = nothing/no anything
ne...jamais = never
ne...personne = nobody/not anybody
ne...que = only/nothing but
ne...ni...ni = neither...nor
ne...aucune(e) + nom = none + noun
Dénombrement en français
Je suis jamais apprendre français!
ne...pas = not
ne...plus = no more/no longer
ne...rien = nothing/no anything
ne...jamais = never
ne...personne = nobody/not anybody
ne...que = only/nothing but
ne...ni...ni = neither...nor
ne...aucune(e) + nom = none + noun
Dénombrement en français
Je suis jamais apprendre français!
Act of Caring (2015-11-14)
Act of Caring
I finally cleaned up my projects around the house, like hanging my drying shelf.
The hot tub was emptied, refilled and reconditioned.
I finally cleaned up my projects around the house, like hanging my drying shelf.
The hot tub was emptied, refilled and reconditioned.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-11-11)
Today I Learned . . .
Asian restaurant owners are very faithful to observing statutory holidays.
Asian restaurant owners are very faithful to observing statutory holidays.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-11-10)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why doesn't I actually make an effort to get the things in life that I want?
Why doesn't I actually make an effort to get the things in life that I want?
Monday, November 09, 2015
Sunday, November 08, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-11-08)
The Daily Affirmation
My co-ed ball hockey team executed a thrilling come from behind victory tonight, winning in the end by a score of 7-6.
My co-ed ball hockey team executed a thrilling come from behind victory tonight, winning in the end by a score of 7-6.
Saturday, November 07, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-11-07)
La Connexion Francaise
béquilles = crutches
boucle = curl
figure = face
Dénombrement en français
J'ai apprécié les drogues pour ma bras.
béquilles = crutches
boucle = curl
figure = face
Dénombrement en français
J'ai apprécié les drogues pour ma bras.
Today I Learned . . . (2015-11-07)
Today I Learned . . .
Jimi Hendrix spent part of his childhood in Vancouver, Canada.
Jimi Hendrix spent part of his childhood in Vancouver, Canada.
Thursday, November 05, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-11-05)
Blog Question Of The Day
What if I don't want what everyone tells me I want?
What if I don't want what everyone tells me I want?
Wednesday, November 04, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-11-04)
Today I Learned . . .
The script for "Back to the Future" was rejected over 40 times by every major studio and by some more than once.
The script for "Back to the Future" was rejected over 40 times by every major studio and by some more than once.
La Connexion Francaise (2015-11-04)
La Connexion Francaise
se rencontrer = to meet one another
s'embrasser = to kiss each other
se fiancer = to get engaged to each other
se marier = to get married to each other
Dénombrement en français
Ma bras est très douloureux.
se rencontrer = to meet one another
s'embrasser = to kiss each other
se fiancer = to get engaged to each other
se marier = to get married to each other
Dénombrement en français
Ma bras est très douloureux.
The Daily Affirmation (2015-11-04)
The Daily Affirmation
Meditation actually did help to mitigate my arm pain.
Meditation actually did help to mitigate my arm pain.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-11-04)
Blog Question Of The Day
Is Kaylyn Kyle going to respond to my tweet?
Is Kaylyn Kyle going to respond to my tweet?
Tuesday, November 03, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-11-03)
Blog Question Of The Day
Despite not being a medical doctor, or even a medical professional, could I set up a depression treatment centre?
Despite not being a medical doctor, or even a medical professional, could I set up a depression treatment centre?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-11-03)
The Daily Affirmation
I finished 16th for Week 19 of TSN's CFL fantasy football!
I finished 16th for Week 19 of TSN's CFL fantasy football!
Monday, November 02, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-11-02)
La Connexion Francaise
maigrir - to lose (weight)
en - while/by/upon doing
Dénombrement en français
Je ne sais pas pourquoi je suis fatigue.
maigrir - to lose (weight)
en - while/by/upon doing
Dénombrement en français
Je ne sais pas pourquoi je suis fatigue.
Today I Learned . . . (2015-11-02)
Today I Learned . . .
Pop Rocks are made by exposing candy syrup to 600 psi of CO2 and allowing it to cool, trapping pressurized bubbles of gas in the candy.
Crushed rock is available starting at $70 per cubic yard.
Pop Rocks are made by exposing candy syrup to 600 psi of CO2 and allowing it to cool, trapping pressurized bubbles of gas in the candy.
Crushed rock is available starting at $70 per cubic yard.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-11-02)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should I get my printer/scanner working again?
How much would it hurt to get hit by an NHL player?
Am I ever going to sleep properly?
Should I get my printer/scanner working again?
How much would it hurt to get hit by an NHL player?
Am I ever going to sleep properly?
Sunday, November 01, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-11-01)
The Daily Affirmation
With Ed's help we felled the dead tree in my yard and made a sizeable dent into cutting it up into firewood.
With Ed's help we felled the dead tree in my yard and made a sizeable dent into cutting it up into firewood.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-11-01)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should I learn how to decorate cakes?
Should I learn how to decorate cakes?
Today I Learned . . . (2015-11-01)
Today I Learned . . .
In a pinch you can substitute canola oil for chain saw lubricant.
In a pinch you can substitute canola oil for chain saw lubricant.
La Connexion Francaise (2015-11-01)
La Connexion Francaise
regarder = to watch
finir = to finish
perdre = to lose
faire = to make/do
pouvoir = to be able to
Dénombrement en français
Je peux faire la français.
regarder = to watch
finir = to finish
perdre = to lose
faire = to make/do
pouvoir = to be able to
Dénombrement en français
Je peux faire la français.
The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-31)
The Daily Affirmation
I finished the book "Wolf Of Wall Street" to much enjoyment.
With a lineup of 75% permit players, LDR pulled out a stunning first win of the season. I led off the scoring to set a pattern of us never trailing in the game.
I finished the book "Wolf Of Wall Street" to much enjoyment.
With a lineup of 75% permit players, LDR pulled out a stunning first win of the season. I led off the scoring to set a pattern of us never trailing in the game.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-10-31)
Today I Learned . . .
Nutmeg is extremely poisonous if injected intravenously.
Nutmeg is extremely poisonous if injected intravenously.
La Connexion Francaise (2015-10-31)
La Connexion Francaise
facile = easy
défendu = forbidden
réussir = to succeed
suffit = enough
malgré = despite
Dénombrement en français
Je suis ayant un jour bien.
facile = easy
défendu = forbidden
réussir = to succeed
suffit = enough
malgré = despite
Dénombrement en français
Je suis ayant un jour bien.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-31)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why is it so much easier to get chicken out of your teeth?
Why is it so much easier to get chicken out of your teeth?
Friday, October 30, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-30)
The Daily Affirmation
I scored a nice rebound goal in Delco Hockey
I scored a nice rebound goal in Delco Hockey
La Connexion Francaise (2015-10-31)
La Connexion Francaise
ennuyeux = boring
inutile = useless
Dénombrement en français
Aujourd'hui fatigue moi.
ennuyeux = boring
inutile = useless
Dénombrement en français
Aujourd'hui fatigue moi.
La Connexion Francaise (2015-10-29)
La Connexion Francaise
il faut = it is necessary
il vaut mieux = it is better
Dénombrement en français
Je vote lit.
il faut = it is necessary
il vaut mieux = it is better
Dénombrement en français
Je vote lit.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-10-29)
Today I Learned . . .
Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2-6 years of age.
Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2-6 years of age.
The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-29)
The Daily Affirmation
I am numerous reasons to be grateful with my life.
I am numerous reasons to be grateful with my life.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-28)
Blog Question Of The Day
Who doesn't love a good Taylor Swift/goat remix?
Who doesn't love a good Taylor Swift/goat remix?
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-10-27)
La Connexion Francaise
aider quelqu'un à = to help someone to
apprendre à = to learn to
apprendre à quelqu'un à = to teach someone to
arriver à = to manage to
commencer à = to begin to
continuer à = to continue to
obliger quelqu'un à = to force someone to
renoncer à = to give up (doing something)
réussir à = to succeed in/to manage
Dénombrement en français
J'ai commencé à planifier pour slo-pitch hiver.
aider quelqu'un à = to help someone to
apprendre à = to learn to
apprendre à quelqu'un à = to teach someone to
arriver à = to manage to
commencer à = to begin to
continuer à = to continue to
obliger quelqu'un à = to force someone to
renoncer à = to give up (doing something)
réussir à = to succeed in/to manage
Dénombrement en français
J'ai commencé à planifier pour slo-pitch hiver.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-27)
The Daily Affirmation
After multiple weeks of coming in last on the weekly "pick'em" draft, I managed to get into a 7-way tie for the weeks win. I'l take it!
After multiple weeks of coming in last on the weekly "pick'em" draft, I managed to get into a 7-way tie for the weeks win. I'l take it!
Monday, October 26, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-26)
The Daily Affirmation
My first ever game of men's masters soccer and we came away with a 5-3 win.
My first ever game of men's masters soccer and we came away with a 5-3 win.
Today I Learned . . . (2015-10-26)
Today I Learned . . .
It costs between $3,500 and $5,000 to repaint a car, depending upon the amount of prep work it needs.
It costs between $3,500 and $5,000 to repaint a car, depending upon the amount of prep work it needs.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-25)
The Daily Affirmation
We won our men's ball hockey team comfortably with a 3-1 score. Then later in the evening my co-ed team put out a great effort and were only barely defeated with a 4-3 score.
We won our men's ball hockey team comfortably with a 3-1 score. Then later in the evening my co-ed team put out a great effort and were only barely defeated with a 4-3 score.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-25)
Blog Question Of The Day
How well do you have to know someone before they are your friend?
How well do you have to know someone before they are your friend?
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-24)
Blog Question Of The Day
Am I good enough to play in the World Championships of video gaming?
Am I good enough to play in the World Championships of video gaming?
Friday, October 23, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-10-22)
Today I Learned . . .
If you forget the ~ over the N when you ask how old someone is in Spanish, you'll be asking them how many anuses they have.
Taylor Swift songs take on a new life when you listen to them remixed.
If you forget the ~ over the N when you ask how old someone is in Spanish, you'll be asking them how many anuses they have.
Taylor Swift songs take on a new life when you listen to them remixed.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-22)
Blog Question Of The Day
Is it humanly possible to mine every single block in a Minecraft map?
Is it humanly possible to mine every single block in a Minecraft map?
Act of Caring (2015-10-22)
Act of Caring
I raked up all the leaves in my back yard; a job I was dreading.
I raked up all the leaves in my back yard; a job I was dreading.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Today I Learned . . . (2015-10-21)
Today I Learned . . .
The process of getting stretched out while being torn up by a black hole is known as “spaghettification.”
The process of getting stretched out while being torn up by a black hole is known as “spaghettification.”
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Saturday, October 17, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-10-17)
La Connexion Francaise
aller = to go
arriver = to arrive
partir/repartir = to leave/to leave again
sortir/resortir = to go out/to go back out
retourner = to return/to go back
entrer/rentrer = to enter/to go back
venir/devenir/revenir = to come/to become/to come back
rester = to stay
monter/remonter = to go up/to go back up
descendre/redescendre = to go down/to go back down
tomber/retomber = to fall/to fall again
passer/repasser = to pass by/to pass by again
naître/renaître = to be born/to be reborn
mourir = to die
Dénombrement en français
Je sens comme je suis mourant.
aller = to go
arriver = to arrive
partir/repartir = to leave/to leave again
sortir/resortir = to go out/to go back out
retourner = to return/to go back
entrer/rentrer = to enter/to go back
venir/devenir/revenir = to come/to become/to come back
rester = to stay
monter/remonter = to go up/to go back up
descendre/redescendre = to go down/to go back down
tomber/retomber = to fall/to fall again
passer/repasser = to pass by/to pass by again
naître/renaître = to be born/to be reborn
mourir = to die
Dénombrement en français
Je sens comme je suis mourant.
The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-17)
The Daily Affirmation
Despite my injuries, I managed to iron-man a co-ed soccer game again, and I was not completely gassed.
Despite my injuries, I managed to iron-man a co-ed soccer game again, and I was not completely gassed.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-15)
Blog Question Of The Day
How long could I drive around inside Saskatoon limits before I got bored?
Why don't they make it a mandatory penalty if you cause a concussion, regardless of whether its a "legal" hit?
Why don't they make it a mandatory penalty if you cause a concussion, regardless of whether its a "legal" hit?
The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-15)
The Daily Affirmation
I happened to be behind three cars as I headed south on Warman Road this morning and staying in that position helped me be below the speed limit as we came up on the speed trap set up at the grocery store.
I happened to be behind three cars as I headed south on Warman Road this morning and staying in that position helped me be below the speed limit as we came up on the speed trap set up at the grocery store.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-10-14)
La Connexion Francaise
à = at/in/to
en = in/on/upon
jusqu'à = un/up to
loin de = far from
près de = near
au lieu de = instead of
au dessus de = above
a côté de = next to
en dessous de - underneath
Dénombrement en français
Je suis fatigue.
C'était le match de baseball pour légende.
à = at/in/to
en = in/on/upon
jusqu'à = un/up to
loin de = far from
près de = near
au lieu de = instead of
au dessus de = above
a côté de = next to
en dessous de - underneath
Dénombrement en français
Je suis fatigue.
C'était le match de baseball pour légende.
The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-14)
The Daily Affirmation
The Blue Jays win! The Blue Jays win!! The Blue Jays win!!!
The Blue Jays win! The Blue Jays win!! The Blue Jays win!!!
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-14)
Blog Question Of The Day
Does retracting the pen tip really accomplish anything?
Does retracting the pen tip really accomplish anything?
Today I Learned . . . (2015-10-14)
Today I Learned . . .
I can not meditate to the sounds of a Blue Jays elimination playoff game.
I can not meditate to the sounds of a Blue Jays elimination playoff game.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-13)
The Daily Affirmation
Azrael was a good companion for my day today.
Azrael was a good companion for my day today.
La Connexion Francaise (2015-10-13)
La Connexion Francaise
contre = against
devant = in front of
entre = between
envers = toward
malgré = in spite of
sauf = except for
selon = according to
ver = toward
Dénombrement en français
Ma bras est mal.
contre = against
devant = in front of
entre = between
envers = toward
malgré = in spite of
sauf = except for
selon = according to
ver = toward
Dénombrement en français
Ma bras est mal.
Blog Question Of The Day (2015-10-13)
Blog Question Of The Day
Should I try to change my drink preference to Sprite?
Is it possible to video tape an entire ball hockey game without moving the camera?
Should I try to change my drink preference to Sprite?
Is it possible to video tape an entire ball hockey game without moving the camera?
Monday, October 12, 2015
La Connexion Francaise (2015-10-12)
La Connexion Francaise
dormir = to sleep
servir = to serve
sortir = to go out
partir = to leave
mentir = to lie
Dénombrement en français
Je ne cours pas aujourd'hui. Je sens gros.
dormir = to sleep
servir = to serve
sortir = to go out
partir = to leave
mentir = to lie
Dénombrement en français
Je ne cours pas aujourd'hui. Je sens gros.
Act of Caring (2015-10-12)
Act of Caring
I played along with my nieces whimsical game, even though it was never explained to me, and I didn't really know what she had going on.
I played along with my nieces whimsical game, even though it was never explained to me, and I didn't really know what she had going on.
The Daily Affirmation (2015-10-12)
The Daily Affirmation
One of my trees fell down in the wind storm we had overnight. On the surface this may not seem like a blessing. But it coming down, along with the top half of the one beside being broken off, saves me $500 in tree removal services I would otherwise have to pay.
One of my trees fell down in the wind storm we had overnight. On the surface this may not seem like a blessing. But it coming down, along with the top half of the one beside being broken off, saves me $500 in tree removal services I would otherwise have to pay.