Today I Learned . . .
Even though the Duet Display app converts your iPad into another monitor, you can still operate it as a touch screen. If you move the computer's cursor to the iPad by touching the screen, it lets you navigate the windows on that screen with your finger.
Tuesday, July 05, 2016
La Connexion Francaise (2016-07-05)
La Connexion Francaise
emprunter = to borrow
melanges = blends, mixtures
colline = hill
verdure = greenery
poumon = lung
eclatant = spectacular
beton = concrete
estivale = summer
nommer = to name
Dénombrement en français
Je ne suis pas heureux sur mon sante. Ce peux etre la colline sur lequel je meurs.
emprunter = to borrow
melanges = blends, mixtures
colline = hill
verdure = greenery
poumon = lung
eclatant = spectacular
beton = concrete
estivale = summer
nommer = to name
Dénombrement en français
Je ne suis pas heureux sur mon sante. Ce peux etre la colline sur lequel je meurs.
Monday, July 04, 2016
The Daily Affirmation (2016-07-04)
The Daily Affirmation
I had two very solid hits in the second game of a not-very-offensive pair of ball games tonight. Plus I played completely error-free ball at first base.
I got some new ball cleats at Wal-Mart for only $15 (I discovered that my existing one's were completely blown through at the joint between sole and upper)
I had two very solid hits in the second game of a not-very-offensive pair of ball games tonight. Plus I played completely error-free ball at first base.
I got some new ball cleats at Wal-Mart for only $15 (I discovered that my existing one's were completely blown through at the joint between sole and upper)
La Connexion Francaise (2016-07-04)
La Connexion Francaise
dont = whose
celui = that
tout = all
aussi = also
alentours = surroundings
egalement = also
ont = have
sont = are
Dénombrement en français
Mon tete est tres fatigue.
dont = whose
celui = that
tout = all
aussi = also
alentours = surroundings
egalement = also
ont = have
sont = are
Dénombrement en français
Mon tete est tres fatigue.
Sunday, July 03, 2016
La Connexion Francaise (2016-07-03)
La Connexion Francaise
facile = easy
palmiers = palm trees
légère = light
pâte = pastry
dénicher = to track down
Dénombrement en français
Il pleut. Je suis heureux. Je veux coucher.
facile = easy
palmiers = palm trees
légère = light
pâte = pastry
dénicher = to track down
Dénombrement en français
Il pleut. Je suis heureux. Je veux coucher.
The Daily Affirmation (2016-07-03)
The Daily Affirmation
I was leaving the Mac's tonight, fumbling with a large drink, keys and change. A little girl was coming in, saw me switching items from hand to hand. She stopped in her tracks, backed up and held the door open for me.
While I may have felt unnaturally tired all day, for the first time in a very long time I'm going to hit my actual, real target for going to bed.
I was leaving the Mac's tonight, fumbling with a large drink, keys and change. A little girl was coming in, saw me switching items from hand to hand. She stopped in her tracks, backed up and held the door open for me.
While I may have felt unnaturally tired all day, for the first time in a very long time I'm going to hit my actual, real target for going to bed.
Saturday, July 02, 2016
La Connexion Francaise (2016-07-02)
La Connexion Francaise
tellement = so much
sanglantes = bloody
tant = so
Dénombrement en français
Aujourd'hui se n'avère pas.
tellement = so much
sanglantes = bloody
tant = so
Dénombrement en français
Aujourd'hui se n'avère pas.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
La Connexion Francaise (2016-06-30)
La Connexion Francaise
devant = in front of
rancart = aside
vers = toward
Dénombrement en français
J'ai joué bien football aujourd'hui.
devant = in front of
rancart = aside
vers = toward
Dénombrement en français
J'ai joué bien football aujourd'hui.
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-30)
Today I Learned . . .
The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 672.
The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 672.
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-30)
The Daily Affirmation
My orifice plate idea finally was made to work!
The last of my tortuous China order finally arrived.
Playing "outdoor" soccer actually outdoors was a lot of fun! Plus we pulled out a tie with time winding down.
My orifice plate idea finally was made to work!
The last of my tortuous China order finally arrived.
Playing "outdoor" soccer actually outdoors was a lot of fun! Plus we pulled out a tie with time winding down.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-30)
Blog Question Of The Day
Can PVC be recycled? Can it be recycled efficiently and cost effectively?
La Connexion Francaise (2016-06-29)
La Connexion Francaise
sobre = sobre
raffinée = refined
retrouver = find
dorénavant = from now on
fiers = be proud of
demeurer = remain
biais = angle
Dénombrement en français
Le league executive n'est pas raffinée.
sobre = sobre
raffinée = refined
retrouver = find
dorénavant = from now on
fiers = be proud of
demeurer = remain
biais = angle
Dénombrement en français
Le league executive n'est pas raffinée.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-29)
Today I Learned . . .
Sometimes claustrophobia is not the handicap that you should be worried about when they recommend a benzodiazepine.
Sometimes claustrophobia is not the handicap that you should be worried about when they recommend a benzodiazepine.
Act of Caring (2016-06-29)
Act of Caring
After 1+ day of stalling, I made all the juices I need for the fridge.
After 1+ day of stalling, I made all the juices I need for the fridge.
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-28)
Blog Question Of The Day
What is my battle with the clock, at the end of the day, so epic?
What is my battle with the clock, at the end of the day, so epic?
Monday, June 27, 2016
Act of Caring (2016-06-27)
Act of Caring
Even though it was late, and I'd long since finished my yard work for the night, I went out at dusk, fixed the disconnected hose on the outdoor tap manifold, then sprayed down and cleaned up my job site on the front lawn from Saturday.
Even though it was late, and I'd long since finished my yard work for the night, I went out at dusk, fixed the disconnected hose on the outdoor tap manifold, then sprayed down and cleaned up my job site on the front lawn from Saturday.
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-27)
The Daily Affirmation
I finally won a week's competition in fantasy baseball because I was trying.
I finally won a week's competition in fantasy baseball because I was trying.
Sunday, June 26, 2016
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-26)
The Daily Affirmation
At the mid-way point of a very uninspiring volleyball event, I got to go home.
At the mid-way point of a very uninspiring volleyball event, I got to go home.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-26)
Blog Question Of The Day
Is it possible to be born without the capacity to be able to learn to read?
Why does the "random" Today's Biggest Hits playlist on Google Music start with "What Do You Mean" by Justin Bieber every time?
Is it possible to be born without the capacity to be able to learn to read?
Why does the "random" Today's Biggest Hits playlist on Google Music start with "What Do You Mean" by Justin Bieber every time?
Saturday, June 25, 2016
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-25)
The Daily Affirmation
I finally followed through on my plate, and set the parking stones for the lead car in the parking lot that is my driveway in place.
I finally followed through on my plate, and set the parking stones for the lead car in the parking lot that is my driveway in place.
Act of Caring (2016-06-25)
Act of Caring
Though I didn't feel strong or enthusiastic, I worked on my parking stone project, through rain and lack of success until it was finished. I even tried hard enough to make sure that each block was level.
Though I didn't feel strong or enthusiastic, I worked on my parking stone project, through rain and lack of success until it was finished. I even tried hard enough to make sure that each block was level.
La Connexion Francaise (2016-06-25)
La Connexion Francaise
dont = whose
quiproquos = misunderstandings
pourtant = however
Dénombrement en français
Pourtant, je cause communément les quiproquos.
dont = whose
quiproquos = misunderstandings
pourtant = however
Dénombrement en français
Pourtant, je cause communément les quiproquos.
Friday, June 24, 2016
La Connexion Francaise (2016-06-23)
La Connexion Francaise
cela = this
leur = their
auparavant = beforehand
ainsi = so
selon = according to
ensuite = then
hebdomadaire = weekly
Dénombrement en français
Je jouera football hebdomadaire maintenant.
cela = this
leur = their
auparavant = beforehand
ainsi = so
selon = according to
ensuite = then
hebdomadaire = weekly
Dénombrement en français
Je jouera football hebdomadaire maintenant.
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-23)
Today I Learned . . .
You sweat a LOT (at a minimum, 2.4 pounds) when you play a 90-minute full-field soccer game.
You sweat a LOT (at a minimum, 2.4 pounds) when you play a 90-minute full-field soccer game.
Act of Caring (2016-06-23)
Act of Caring
On a crowded stretch of construction infested road, with people acting like jerks, I let someone into the lane that had been squeezed out.
I cleaned up the kitchen, started the dishwasher, and put away the frosty mugs that had been there for several days.
On a crowded stretch of construction infested road, with people acting like jerks, I let someone into the lane that had been squeezed out.
I cleaned up the kitchen, started the dishwasher, and put away the frosty mugs that had been there for several days.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-23)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why is there no convenience store on Circle Drive North?
Where do I buy mothballs?
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-23)
The Daily Affirmation
I managed to get rid of the convertible alarm on the Porsche this morning.
(Plus its pretty much a daily affirmation every day to be able to say "my Porsche" on any day)
Quote Of The Day:
"One man scorned and covered with scars still strove with his last ounce of courage to reach the unreachable stars; and the world was better for this." - Miguel De Cervantes
I got another package from China in the mail today.
I managed to get rid of the convertible alarm on the Porsche this morning.
(Plus its pretty much a daily affirmation every day to be able to say "my Porsche" on any day)
Quote Of The Day:
"One man scorned and covered with scars still strove with his last ounce of courage to reach the unreachable stars; and the world was better for this." - Miguel De Cervantes
I got another package from China in the mail today.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-22)
Today I Learned . . .
There is a server room at the entrance to the indoor soccer centre.
"Never odd or even" spelled backwards is "never odd or even".
There is a server room at the entrance to the indoor soccer centre.
"Never odd or even" spelled backwards is "never odd or even".
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-22)
Blog Question Of The Day
What do I do now?
If I put mothballs by my front light, would the moths go away?
La Connexion Francaise (2016-06-22)
La Connexion Francaise
lorsque = when
soulager = to relieve
Dénombrement en français
Il est fini. Je suis soulagé.
lorsque = when
soulager = to relieve
Dénombrement en français
Il est fini. Je suis soulagé.
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-22)
The Daily Affirmation
I finally got another point in ball hockey tonight, as we closed out the spring season.
I finally got another point in ball hockey tonight, as we closed out the spring season.
Act of Caring (2016-06-22)
Act of Caring
I discovered that the water was trickling in the Subway bathroom so I made sure it was off when I was finished washing my hands.
I discovered that the water was trickling in the Subway bathroom so I made sure it was off when I was finished washing my hands.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Monday, June 20, 2016
Friday, June 17, 2016
Thursday, June 16, 2016
La Connexion Francaise (2016-06-16)
La Connexion Francaise
commettre = commit
felony = crime
Dénombrement en français
J'ai commis un crime.
commettre = commit
felony = crime
Dénombrement en français
J'ai commis un crime.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-16)
Blog Question Of The Day
Anyone have some insight on when this streak is going to end?
Anyone have some insight on when this streak is going to end?
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-16)
The Daily Affirmation
Despite everything, when shoved, I can still command the power of the pen.
Despite everything, when shoved, I can still command the power of the pen.
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-16)
Today I Learned . . .
... how to put a dot leader into a line of text in Word.
... how to put a dot leader into a line of text in Word.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-15)
Blog Question Of The Day
I think I asked this one before. Where do key rings come from and how do I get some?
I think I asked this one before. Where do key rings come from and how do I get some?
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-15)
Today I Learned . . .
Everyone drives like an asshole.
Everyone has a "hypochondriac" in them.
Everyone drives like an asshole.
Everyone has a "hypochondriac" in them.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-14)
Blog Question Of The Day
Can someone please go amuse the universe? I'm tired of getting raped by it.
Why am I always forgetting important things?
Can someone please go amuse the universe? I'm tired of getting raped by it.
Why am I always forgetting important things?
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-14)
The Daily Affirmation
We won both slo-pitch games tonight AND I hit a home run.
The pets were super-happy when I got home tonight.
It will soon be time for slumber and not one time today did I succumb to the thought of the pills in my pocket.
We won both slo-pitch games tonight AND I hit a home run.
The pets were super-happy when I got home tonight.
It will soon be time for slumber and not one time today did I succumb to the thought of the pills in my pocket.
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-14)
Today I Learned . . .
There actually are people that ride bikes downtown, and use all those seemingly pointless bike lanes. They are just riding in the morning, before normal business hours. when I would rarely see them.
Vexillogy - the study of flags
There actually are people that ride bikes downtown, and use all those seemingly pointless bike lanes. They are just riding in the morning, before normal business hours. when I would rarely see them.
Vexillogy - the study of flags
Monday, June 13, 2016
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-13)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why does the storm have to come at me all at once?
Why does the storm have to come at me all at once?
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-13)
The Daily Affirmation
I haven't enjoyed ball hockey in awhile, as much as I have the last two days.
I haven't enjoyed ball hockey in awhile, as much as I have the last two days.
La Connexion Francaise (2016-06-13)
La Connexion Francaise
Dénombrement en français
Nous n'avons pas gagné le match.
Dénombrement en français
Nous n'avons pas gagné le match.
Act of Caring (2016-06-13)
Act of Caring
When the howling of forces swirled at my door, I did not as I usually (recently) do and collapse. I stood strong against the storm and held to my convictions.
When the howling of forces swirled at my door, I did not as I usually (recently) do and collapse. I stood strong against the storm and held to my convictions.
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-13)
Today I Learned . . .
There is remarkably less traffic in the downtown if you go there at 7:30 AM.
There is remarkably less traffic in the downtown if you go there at 7:30 AM.
Sunday, June 12, 2016
La Connexion Francaise (2016-06-12)
La Connexion Francaise
suprématie = supremacy
balle = ball
Dénombrement en français
Ce soir nous jouons pour hockey-balle suprématie.
suprématie = supremacy
balle = ball
Dénombrement en français
Ce soir nous jouons pour hockey-balle suprématie.
Act of Caring (2016-06-12)
Act of Caring
For the second day in a row, I saw clutter strewn about my kitchen and moved to put things away, than let the miss grew in disarray.
For the second day in a row, I saw clutter strewn about my kitchen and moved to put things away, than let the miss grew in disarray.
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-12)
The Daily Affirmation
I finally, properly, slept in and got rest that filled up my stores rather than merely return to minimum state again.
Dekes win! Dekes win!! Dekes win!!!
I finally, properly, slept in and got rest that filled up my stores rather than merely return to minimum state again.
Dekes win! Dekes win!! Dekes win!!!
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-12)
Today I Learned . . .
The primary medical term "isthmus of the fauces"refers to our commonly known body part, the throat.
Racine refers to either: a) frogs, b) the region beneath the tip of the tongue.
The primary medical term "isthmus of the fauces"refers to our commonly known body part, the throat.
Racine refers to either: a) frogs, b) the region beneath the tip of the tongue.
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-11)
Today I Learned . . .
A modern aircraft carrier is over 1,000 ft long.
A modern aircraft carrier is over 1,000 ft long.
La Connexion Francaise (2016-06-11)
La Connexion Francaise
langue = tongue
sec = dry
bouche = mouth
mâchoire = jaw
saigner = to bleed
Dénombrement en français
Je pense que ma langue saigne.
langue = tongue
sec = dry
bouche = mouth
mâchoire = jaw
saigner = to bleed
Dénombrement en français
Je pense que ma langue saigne.
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Act of Caring (2016-06-11)
Act of Caring
Finding even more dirty dishes scattered and strewn across the kitchen, I put all I could manage in the dishwasher and started it.
Finding even more dirty dishes scattered and strewn across the kitchen, I put all I could manage in the dishwasher and started it.
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-11)
The Daily Affirmation
I finally saw someone I knew at one of these concerts.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-11)
Blog Question Of The Day
Can you get a garbage bag for a weekly pickup household size dumpster?
Friday, June 10, 2016
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-10)
The Daily Affirmation
I had a fantastic NeuroFeedBack session this morning.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-10)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why do I always take annoying, little tiny chunks out of my fingernails?
Will people drink at a concert that starts at 10:30?
Thursday, June 09, 2016
Act of Caring (2016-06-09)
Act of Caring
After almost a week I finally cleaned up all the stuff lying around the basement.
After almost a week I finally cleaned up all the stuff lying around the basement.
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-09)
Today I Learned . . .
"Born In The USA" was never a #1 hit in the USA.
Garth Brooks recordings are not available on Google Music or Apple Music.
"Born In The USA" was never a #1 hit in the USA.
Garth Brooks recordings are not available on Google Music or Apple Music.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-09)
Blog Question Of The Day
Why do I have so many ideas of questionable personal morality?
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-08)
The Daily Affirmation
I got one of the sweetest parking spots of all time tonight.
I got one of the sweetest parking spots of all time tonight.
Sunday, June 05, 2016
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-05)
The Daily Affirmation
Months come and months go but I never forget how to play Starcraft. Nor diminish at it - we won again. Among the few things where I win (almost) all the time. I levelled up too.
Months come and months go but I never forget how to play Starcraft. Nor diminish at it - we won again. Among the few things where I win (almost) all the time. I levelled up too.
Saturday, June 04, 2016
Friday, June 03, 2016
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-03)
The Daily Affirmation
I finally figured out how to build elevated roads
I finally figured out how to build elevated roads
Act of Caring (2016-06-03)
Act of Caring
I signed as a guarantor on another person'a APEGS application. This time Kaylie Rindall.
I signed as a guarantor on another person'a APEGS application. This time Kaylie Rindall.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-03)
Blog Question Of The Day
How many -pedia-es are there on the internet?
Do I have to burn it all down to be set free?
How many -pedia-es are there on the internet?
Do I have to burn it all down to be set free?
Thursday, June 02, 2016
The Daily Photo (2016-06-02)
The Daily Photo
This stupid little spot on the inside of my lip has been annoying me for literally weeks
This stupid little spot on the inside of my lip has been annoying me for literally weeks
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-02)
The Daily Affirmation
It took all week but I'm finally about to hit my bed-time target.
It took all week but I'm finally about to hit my bed-time target.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-02)
Blog Question Of The Day
How do I figure out what this lump on the back of my hand is?
Can the universe give me a damn break already?
Why does my god damn computer struggle so mightily with the concept of my iPhone 6 being plugged in!?!
How do I figure out what this lump on the back of my hand is?
Can the universe give me a damn break already?
Why does my god damn computer struggle so mightily with the concept of my iPhone 6 being plugged in!?!
Today I Learned . . . (2016-06-02)
Today I Learned . . .
APEGS has a budget surplus nearly $1 million in 2015.
There are two private MRI clinics in Regina. You can pay for your own MRI through one of them if you desire.
The bones of each finger run through the palm of the hand and meet it each actually at the wrist.
APEGS has a budget surplus nearly $1 million in 2015.
There are two private MRI clinics in Regina. You can pay for your own MRI through one of them if you desire.
The bones of each finger run through the palm of the hand and meet it each actually at the wrist.
Wednesday, June 01, 2016
The Daily Affirmation (2016-06-01)
The Daily Affirmation
While it wasn't a clear-cut win, the Maroons managed to squeeze a point out of a very rocky start tonight.
While it wasn't a clear-cut win, the Maroons managed to squeeze a point out of a very rocky start tonight.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-06-01)
Blog Question Of The Day
What is the one-word descriptor for "lacking confidence"?
What is the one-word descriptor for "lacking confidence"?
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
The Daily Affirmation (2016-05-31)
The Daily Affirmation
The upshot is, I have definitively and conclusively defeated my problem of crud forming on the walls of the hot tub . . . however my basement now has more chlorine in the air than a wastewater plant.
The upshot is, I have definitively and conclusively defeated my problem of crud forming on the walls of the hot tub . . . however my basement now has more chlorine in the air than a wastewater plant.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-05-31)
Blog Question Of The Day
How much chlorine demand does a bag of nails have? #hottubscienceexperiment
How much chlorine demand does a bag of nails have? #hottubscienceexperiment
Monday, May 30, 2016
La Connexion Francaise (2016-05-30)
La Connexion Francaise
pisser = to piss
Dénombrement en français
Le chien a pissé mais elle a raté le tampon.
pisser = to piss
Dénombrement en français
Le chien a pissé mais elle a raté le tampon.
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-05-30)
Blog Question Of The Day
Are migraines the only type of headache that come with light sensitivity?
Does anyone (doctor) do, or is associated with, headache (specifically migraine) research in Saskatoon?
Are migraines the only type of headache that come with light sensitivity?
Does anyone (doctor) do, or is associated with, headache (specifically migraine) research in Saskatoon?
Sunday, May 29, 2016
La Connexion Francaise (2016-05-29)
La Connexion Francaise
soutenir = sustain/support
blessure = injury
Dénombrement en français
J'ai soutenu une blessure.
Il est importante que je sais le mot "blessure".
soutenir = sustain/support
blessure = injury
Dénombrement en français
J'ai soutenu une blessure.
Il est importante que je sais le mot "blessure".
Blog Question Of The Day (2016-05-29)
Blog Question Of The Day
What have I done that has angered the gods so they must bestow upon me such pestilence?
Why are there so many god, damn fires in this game!?!
Why can't I manage the relatively simple task of ... Going To Bed!?!?!?!
I'm 16-10 since I started keeping track. Why do I still feed like an underdog?
What have I done that has angered the gods so they must bestow upon me such pestilence?
Why are there so many god, damn fires in this game!?!
Why can't I manage the relatively simple task of ... Going To Bed!?!?!?!
I'm 16-10 since I started keeping track. Why do I still feed like an underdog?
The Daily Affirmation (2016-05-29)
The Daily Affirmation
My Cities: Skylines city has hit 50,000 people.
The Dekes stomped down a solid come-back win against the biggest bench of the season, silencing those that oppose us.
My Cities: Skylines city has hit 50,000 people.
The Dekes stomped down a solid come-back win against the biggest bench of the season, silencing those that oppose us.
Today I Learned . . . (2016-05-29)
Today I Learned . . .
Dysphoria is a state of feeling unwell or unhappy due to insomnia, depression or overthinking.
Dysphoria is a state of feeling unwell or unhappy due to insomnia, depression or overthinking.
Friday, May 27, 2016
La Connexion Francaise (2016-05-27)
La Connexion Francaise
quel(le) = what
s'appuyer = to lean
Dénombrement en français
Je sens bien.
Je ne sais pas quelle faire.
quel(le) = what
s'appuyer = to lean
Dénombrement en français
Je sens bien.
Je ne sais pas quelle faire.
The Daily Affirmation (2016-05-27)
The Daily Affirmation
I finally had a good Neurofeedback session, after several bad one's in a row
I feel optimistic again, after several bad days in a row.
Months after I ordered and got stiffed by the Chinese of a green Dallas Stars #47 Johnny Oduya jersey, it finally showed up at the doorstep.
I finally had a good Neurofeedback session, after several bad one's in a row
I feel optimistic again, after several bad days in a row.
Months after I ordered and got stiffed by the Chinese of a green Dallas Stars #47 Johnny Oduya jersey, it finally showed up at the doorstep.