Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

How did hopeless and near helpless become dominant??

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I went to the neurologist and despite my anxiety that it would go down the same old "oh you're fine" route, she actually listened carefully and critically, and came to some conclusions that were reasonable and believable.  And most importantly supportable.  It feels like the solution to the problem is just down the road, not across a vast see.

Running the record to 5-0 with a shoot-out win, I remain undefeated in Spring 2016 ball hockey action.

There are now FIVE (5) people signed up for soccer!

Monday, April 25, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I get the license plate CERVEAU?

Can you buy licensed professional sports team dress shirts like you can golf shirts?

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-25)

Today I Learned . . .

The solubility of silica is pH dependent.

The king size mattress dimensions are 76 inches wide by approximately 80 inches long – about 18 inches wider than a queen.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I passed my cardiac stress test.

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-24)

Today I Learned . . .

I waste a lot of time every day.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-24)

La Connexion Francaise

cerveau = brain (mastermind, ringleader)
lumière = light (genius)
trisominque = a person with Down syndrome
perdre = to lose
marteau = hammer
cingler = to hit

Dénombrement en français

Je me sentais mal aujourd'hui. J'étais fatigué.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

How does 7-11 have no big cup drink lids?

Is this too redneck?


The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-24)

The Daily Affirmation

The winning streak continues as I compiled win #4, to continue undefeated in SBHL Spring 2016.

I'm glad I had to take the SUV to ball hockey, because they had no drink lids at the 7-11!

Saturday, April 23, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-23)

La Connexion Francaise

cracher = to spit (out)
coincer = to hit a snag
capter = to capture
chier = take a dump
radoter = to ramble

Dénombrement en français

J'ai chie.




The Daily Photo (2016-04-23)

The Daily Photo

The long-awaited final product


The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-23)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally got my extra girl!

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I get another academic degree?

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-23)

Today I Learned . . .

The mayor of LaRonge, Thomas Sierzycki, was elected as mayor when he was only 21.  It made him one of Canada's youngest elected officials.

There is now a storage media, a fused-quartz disc 1 cm in diameter, that can hold 46 terabytes each, and could last 14 billion years.

Friday, April 22, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-22)

The Daily Affirmation

The second option for fixing the paint chips in the Porsche turned out to be MUCH more affordable.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-22)

Today I Learned . . .

I'm screwing myself over rec sports, and especially where jerseys are concerned.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why am I so reluctant to take the migraine-killer pill?

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why don't people make chicken lasagna more often?

Even when I have access to Blogger all day, why am I not making posts except at the very end of the day?

Act of Caring (2016-04-21)

Act of Caring

I had to make a choice tonight and i let the rabbit live.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-20)

La Connexion Francaise

éternuement = sneeze

Dénombrement en français

J'ai éternué.


The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-20)

The Daily Affirmation

In my wildest dreams I did not expect to go through the first week of the spring ball season undefeated.

Act of Caring (2016-04-20)

Act of Caring

I'm not sure it really counts but I took my car to an auto body shop to get a quote on fixing the paint.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is there anything wrong with me, and if so what the hell is it?

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-04-19)

Act of Caring

I finally took the big box of recycling outside tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I turn my ideas from things helping me to ideas helping others?

Monday, April 18, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-18)

La Connexion Francaise

poitrine = chest
douleur = pain

Dénombrement en français

J'ai douleur de poitrine.


The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-18)

The Daily Affirmation

In an unexpected turn of events, the Maroons played their usual crushing style of defence to a penalty-plagued victory 2-1.  Prebushewski with the winner with 2 minutes to go.

Act of Caring (2016-04-18)

Act of Caring

I emptied all the indoor pop cans into the monster bag I'm keeping and stored them all outside in the bin.


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

If you play defence on a girls hockey team are you a defenceman or a defence woman?

The Daily Photo (2016-04-18)

The Daily Photo

It just keeps getting worse ...


Sunday, April 17, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-17)

The Daily Affirmation

The Dekes opened the Spring season with a character building come from behind win after losing and early lead.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-17)

Today I Learned . . .

It would cost $1,159 to upgrade my iPhone to the 6s Plus I'd choose.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

With this "Captain America: Civil War" movie, why are they advertising so hard for a movie everyone is going to go see anyway?

Friday, April 15, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I FINALLY got my long sought green #47 Johnny Oduya Dallas Stars jersey!

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I change the color of the Porsche to maroon?

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-15)

La Connexion Francaise

headache = mal de tete
bald = chauve

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas chause.  Je voudrais etre.


Thursday, April 14, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can I wear yoga pants to the office?

Why is the cat trying to eat the receipts?


Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-14)

Today I Learned . . .

Kate Bierness can play the piano.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-14)

The Daily Affirmation

Girls with blonde hair and surprises.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-14)

La Connexion Francaise

rencontrer = to meet

Dénombrement en français

J'ai rencontré un joli jeune fille française aujourd'hui.


Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-13)

Today I Learned . . .

It costs $50 USD per month for Adobe Illustrator.

Act of Caring (2016-04-13)

Act of Caring

For the second day in a row I talked a cashier out of giving me the wrong (to their discredit) change.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally got my PlayStation 4!

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Assuming I buy a PlayStation 4 today, how long does it sit in the box, in my house, before I set it up?

Should I be more ambitious?

Why am I so bad at time estimating?

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-12)

Today I Learned . . .

I am not alone.

Act of Caring (2016-04-12)

Act of Caring

When the kid at the movie theatre was clearly confused, I pointed out that he hadn't charged me for the second soda.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-12)

La Connexion Francaise

une chambre = bedroom
la salle (de réunion) = the (meeting) room
manquer = to miss (someone)

Dénombrement en français

Tu me ne manque pas.


The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was my birthday.  Enough said.

Amanda agreed to join my co-ed ball hockey team.  This is supposed to initiate a sequence where a second girl also joins the team.  I chose to be hopeful.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Just how bad is it, really, to park on the sidewalk?

After you get a "run" in something (in this case a baseball jersey) is there any way to get it out?

Monday, April 11, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I survived the MRI procedure!!

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-11)

Today I Learned . . .

If you have a penetrating, right brain headache, having an MRI will be a experience of torture.

When going through the MRI experience, you would do well to bring with you a meditation practice.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-11)

La Connexion Francaise

batterie = typically rechargeable batteries
pile = disposable, low-voltage

ballon = ballon, or air filled ball (like a football)
balle = small, with or without air, used for sport (like a golf ball)
boule = solid (like a bowling ball)

Dénombrement en français

Je jette le ballon pour un TD!!

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does there seem to be an abnormally high number of slow drivers on the streets this spring?

Can I make it through this MRI experience with this headache?

Sunday, April 10, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-10)

La Connexion Francaise

échelle = ladder

Dénombrement en français

J'ai obtenu un échelle pour mon anniversaire.


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you buy miniature cats?

Am I just tired?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I did not give up or give in and successfully hacked my Steam game to play in Window Mode.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-10)

Today I Learned . . .

It would cost over $300 million to be a real-life Batman.

Saturday, April 09, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-09)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I store more, regularly unused, things in my shed?

Who should I cheer for in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs?

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-09)

La Connexion Francaise

donc = so/therefore - for this reason
ainsi = so - for this reason
alors = so  - for this reason
si = so/if
apporter = to bring

Dénombrement en français

J'ai ri parce que il était drôle.


The Daily Photo (2016-04-09)

The Daily Photo

This is part of a larger hockey art project


Friday, April 08, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does my foot hurt?

Are the Chinese intentionally pissing me off?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-08)

The Daily Affirmation

My unexpected soccer game tonight went well and I had my longest run in a long time.

Act of Caring (2016-04-08)

Act of Caring

Even though I did not feel well, I went out and played soccer tonight.

Thursday, April 07, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-07)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy the Patrick Maroon jersey right now?

Wednesday, April 06, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

We won the last men's masters game of the regular season on a last minute goal, to give ourselves a shot at the playoffs.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you put emoji's in a tweet?

Why did everyone feel they needed to race me on the street?

Why do people toy with my emotions?

Do I follow the NHL playoffs seriously this year?

Act of Caring (2016-04-06)

Act of Caring

I pointed out to the cashier at Subway this morning that she didn't have to total right on my weekly Subway breakfast.

Tuesday, April 05, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-05)

The Daily Affirmation

Once again, it appeared my wallet was lost, only to be found, safe and sound, at home.

It was only a pick-up game, but I came away with three receptions and an interception as the Veterans pulled off a last second comeback against the Rookies.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-05)

Today I Learned . . .

Braeden Lang is left-handed.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why am I still looking up ball hockey players when my rosters are fully stocked?

What good is giving me tracking numbers for packages that come from exotic countries, if the damn things don't work in any online tracking sites?

Act of Caring (2016-04-05)

Act of Caring

Even though I don't drink coffee, I loaded all the coffee mugs in the sink, into the dishwasher at work.

Monday, April 04, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-04)

Today I Learned . . .

I once again mis-managed payment for rec sports.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

What's the best way to manage fee payment on my various teams?

Sunday, April 03, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can I learn self-restraint?

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-03)

La Connexion Francaise

gommeux = gummy
vers = worms

Dénombrement en français

J'aime les vers gommeux.




Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-03)

Today I Learned . . .

Hayden Panettiere has had a baby.

I successfully figured out how to delete an email account on an Android (Samsung) phone.

Saturday, April 02, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is anxiety the root cause of my performance based problems?

For all of my work, training my body, playing all these sports, investing so much time and energy into managing and directing my teams, why am I left with a feeling of desolation, soul crushing fatigue, and pain that harbingers of great misfortune?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-02)

The Daily Affirmation

With a strong, masterful commandingly beats their rivals Meadow Lake FC at noon.

Sitting in my Porsche, not quite ready to leave yet, a random kid bikes past and yells "nice car!"

Having completed my weekend, ultimately unsuccessfully, I still feel fulfilled that, after all that came before this winter, everyone seemed to have a good time.


Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-02)

Today I Learned . . .

The gear shift and clutch must be completely disengaged before you can operate the roof on the Porsche.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-04-01)

La Connexion Francaise

camion feu = fire truck
roche = rock
broom = balai

Dénombrement en français

Marci sera contestée en parlant rancaise cet été.


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-04-01)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I always end up behind the slowest driver?

Friday, April 01, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-04-01)

Today I Learned . . .

There is an R in the word paraphe(R)nalia.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-04-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I got ripped off by the Chinese Dallas Stars jersey merchants but at least I have the amusement of continually exchanging emails with them.

I enjoyed all the sports I played today.

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-03-31)

Today I Learned . . .

Over the whole Twilight saga, there are over 24 minutes of just staring.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-03-31)

La Connexion Francaise

les entretiens = interviews
obtenir = to get, to gain
gagner = to win

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas heureux.


The Daily Affirmation (2016-03-31)

The Daily Affirmation

I don't care what anyone else said, I enjoyed Batman vs. Superman.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-03-30)

La Connexion Francaise

visiter = to visit
rendre visite à = to visit
aller voir = to gp and see

Dénombrement en français

Je dois manger plus.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-03-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

I felt like I gave a good effort in soccer tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-03-30)

Blog Question Of The Day 

By the end of the summer will I be able to wheel in, park backwards in the drive like a boss?

Today I Learned . . . (2016-03-30)

Today I Learned . . .

The best time to trim trees is before they've gone into bloom in the spring.

Act of Caring (2016-03-30)

Act of Caring

I both put away the laundry and cleaned out the dishwasher.

Monday, March 28, 2016

Sunday, March 27, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-03-27)

La Connexion Francaise

attendre = to wait (for)
chercher = to look for, to pick up
que = that

Dénombrement en français

Je crois que je suis fatigue.




The Daily Affirmation (2016-03-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got to go for a drive in my Porsche twice today, March the 27th.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-03-27)

Today I Learned . . .

The Porsche has a spoiler on it that comes up when you drive fast enough to enable it.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-03-27)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I get back the last 10% of performance?

Saturday, March 26, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-03-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I know it doesn't sound like much but I was pretty happy to discover they'd changed the syrup on the Coke taps at Mac's.


Friday, March 25, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-03-25)

La Connexion Francaise

dans = in
semaine = week
superbes = fantastic

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un mal de tête.  C'est mieux.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-03-25)

The Daily Affirmation

189.4 lb.  Wow.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-03-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do people pick fights with me?

Why do some people put dashes in phone numbers and others use spaces?