Saturday, September 24, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-09-24)

Act of Caring

I finally re-laced my maroon Converse sneakers with the special maroon laces that I bought for them.

I also started the dishwasher.  Then emptied it too.

Today I Learned ... (2016-09-24)

Today I Learned ...

The first published version of Rebecca Black's "Friday" made it past 100 million views.  It was deleted from Youtube.  The re-release "officially" by Rebecca Black herself, has again surpassed 100 million views.

Friday, September 23, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-23)

La Connexion Francaise

peu = little
que = that/than/whether
poignée = handle
preuve = evidence
se saleur = to greet
entre = between

Dénombrement en français

C'était l'enchantement ce matin.

Je n'ai pas célébrer jour de bisexualité.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-23)

The Daily Affirmation

My city has surpassed 155,000 people!

Today I Learned ... (2016-09-23)

Today I Learned ...

Prince Fielder had to retire in August 2016 due to neck injury(-ies).

They added the [Feed], [Play] & [Care] buttons to the top of Pet Pupz.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

What is the sanctioned method to recognize bisexuality day?

Should I buy "Big Pharma" if its only $10?

Today I Learned ... (2016-09-22)

Today I Learned ...

Rick Astley (yes, THEE Rick Astley) does a cover of "Highway To Hell"

Thursday, September 22, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I swept my ASS off, and was actually successful at curling.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you disinfect something with a microwave?

Do we need a 24-bay car wash?

Should I make my entire freeway system elevated?

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does Azrael want outside so bad?

Today I Learned ... (2016-09-20)

Today I Learned ...

There is a hook outside the Silverwood Mac's for tying up your dog while you go inside.

Monday, September 19, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-19)

La Connexion Francaise

dont = whose
devant = in front of

Dénombrement en français

J'aime français!


The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

It took until 2 AM (so technically (to me) Sunday but posted on Monday SO): After two days of drinking around with it, I finally fixed my ethernet connection on my iMac.

J'aime français.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-17)

La Connexion Francaise

aussi = also
dont = whose
tout = all
devant = in front of
preuve = proof
donc = so
parvenir = to manage to
qui = who

Dénombrement en français

Mon ordinateur n'a pas relié à l'internet.





The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a nice $375 surprise when I showed up for my first shift at the arena in 3 months.

Friday, September 16, 2016

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-14)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I go "all in" on the Green Bay Packers as my NFL team?

If I had to abandon Google, to what/who would I turn?

Today I Learned ... (2016-09-14)

Today I Learned ...

How a hand-gun works

Monday, September 12, 2016

Today I Learned ... (2016-09-12)

Today I Learned ...

In Cities: Skyline, if you want to pump heating water under a body of water, you have to have a boiler station on the feed side of the piping, so that the water is pumped at elevated temperature.

Sunday, September 11, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-11)

La Connexion Francaise

racine = root

Dénombrement en français

J'ai installé le "Facebook Messenger" á ma tablette.  Il a fallu 6 heures.

J'ai "raciné" mon portable.  Je suis heureux.



The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-11)

The Daily Affirmation

It took all day but:

1.  I got Facebook Messenger installed, working and (apparently) sustainable/repeatable on my cheap Polaroid Android tablet

2.  I rooted my Android phone successfully, then installed, set-up and began using Link2SD to expand the "usable" memory of the device, move apps off the (limited) internal storage and (apparently) make the phone more viable in the long(er) term.  [Which potentially saved $400]

Today I Learned ... (2016-09-11)

Today I Learned ...

Historians generally consider the first finger-driven touchscreen to have been invented by E.A. Johnson in 1965 at the Royal Radar Establishment in Malvern, United Kingdom.

Zoe likes Doritos.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

When someone constructs a webpage/site that is going to have 10+ (or even more) concurrent pages to get to older/newer content, why can't they have a page selector at the top of the page, and not just the bottom of the page?

Should I start playing a new Facebook game?

Friday, September 09, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-09)

La Connexion Francaise

on dit = it is said
doit (devoir) = owes (to owe)
surtout = above all
hors du commun = exceptional
selon = according to
le néant = nothingness
enseigner = to teach
fonder = to create
par la suite = later

Dénombrement en français

J'espère être exceptionnel á football.




Today I Learned ... (2016-09-09)

Today I Learned ...

There is "extra" parking in the rear of Minh's Garden.

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

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a flip phone?


The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I got to have lunch with my sister and niece today.

Thursday, September 08, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-08)

La Connexion Francaise

á la fin = at the end
entre autres = among other things
éclairage = lighting
suivre = to follow
entre = between
sembler = to seem
surtout = especially

Dénombrement en français

Je souviens ... Je ne comprend pas ton chemin.




Today I Learned ... (2016-09-08)

Today I Learned ...

I found a way to watch "NFL on NBC" Thursday Night Football online

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally finished the enormous 12-14-page tome "Grey's Anatomy".  8-|

My friend's custom jersey order, from my recommendation, arrive ahead of schedule.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I shine my shoes?  Or should I switch to the Sketchers shoes that I bought years ago?

Do I continue to play fantasy football again this year?

Act of Caring (2016-09-08)

Act of Caring

After keeping them for over a year, I have finally disposed of the expired fluorescent light bulbs from my basement.

Wednesday, September 07, 2016

Tuesday, September 06, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-06)

The Daily Affirmation

After an insightful comment from my cousin I have successfully figured out how to get Facebook Messenger installed on my (old) Android tablets.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I give up my quest francais?

Could an ex-major league baseball player hit a home run on every at-bat in rec league slo-pitch?

How does one align themselves against a pipeline?

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-06)

La Connexion Francaise

une façon = a way
devoir (doit) = to must
pleinement = fully
entre = between
figurer = to be listed
cryoances = beliefs

Dénombrement en français

Les Tragically Hip est sur le haut 40 encore, pleinement complètement.


Today I Learned ... (2016-09-06)

Today I Learned ...

Canadian Law regarding the regulation of wastewater systems is contained within the "Fisheries Act".

My iPhone is eligible for an upgrade on October 14, 2016.

As of the 2011 Canadian census, there were 390,095 people living in Halifax.

Monday, September 05, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-05)

La Connexion Francaise

d'ailleurs = besides
mener = to lead
plusieurs = several
se souvenir = to remember

Dénombrement en français

Rien ne se passe aujourd'hui.  It était bien.

Act of Caring (2016-09-05)

Act of Caring

I was annoyed enough by the running toilet that I researched it for 30 minutes in bed this morning then attempted to fix it.  The repair "appears" to be successful - after some adjustment.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-05)

The Daily Affirmation

It appears I may have been able to fix the toilet - by following the advice in Youtube videos.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

How can I have fun while spending little to no money?

Should I buy "gold" shorts?  White one's?

Sunday, September 04, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-04)

La Connexion Francaise

parmi = among
découvrir = to discover
définir = to define
peut-être = maybe
contre = against
juste = fair
plusieurs = several
sembler = to seem
ressentir = to feel
peau = skin
percevoir = to feel
effroyable = dreadful
autres = others
l'venire = the future
angoissant = alarming
se soucier = to care about
devant = in front of
militer = to campaign

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui était effroyable.  Je n'ai rien fait.


Act of Caring (2016-09-04)

Act of Caring 

In a 1-hour period on a Sunday night I cleaned up several nagging financial concerns that have been creeping around my edges:

1.  Paid for the artwork that was used on the "Dekes" logo
2.  Cancelled the plates on the Mustang (sigh)
3.  Suspended my Sock Fancy subscription

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

Blog Question Of The Day

Is it redundant to say "in the ass anally"?

Does Lloydminster have an airport?

Today I Learned ... (2016-09-04)

Today I Learned ...

Symbols of Saskatchewan

Saturday, September 03, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-09-03)

Act of Caring

I had the Mustang towed to Candace's today.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-03)

La Connexion Francaise

peu de = few
aussi = also
situer = to locate
afin de = in order to
suivre = to attend
oeuvres = works
dater = to date
maître = master
toutefois = however
forte = strong

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu mordre par un chien.

Ma chance est le pire.  Je suis condamné.


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

If I'd rather walk the dog than go for a bike ride, that's still an acceptable thing to do?

Today I Learned . . . (2016-09-03)

Today I Learned . . .

The local of LB Distillers.

The true size and orientation of Candace's property.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-03)

The Daily Affirmation

My day opened with a near calamity - my contact lens fell out!  But after several minutes of determined searching, I found it!

Friday, September 02, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-02)

La Connexion Francaise

sous = under
dont = whose
donc = so
ainsi = so
facile = easy

Dénombrement en français

J'aime Guerres Des Étoiles!  Même le nouveau!!

Today I Learned . . . (2016-09-02)

Today I Learned . . .

To save the Google Play Music website to an icon on the desktop:

Open the Page in Chrome
Click the "hamburger" in the top right
Navigate to "More tools"
Set to "save page as"

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I get the universe to leave me alone?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I was finally, finally, finally ready to go to work at what I consider to be "the right time".

Thursday, September 01, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-01)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do people put up with me?

Blog Song Of The Day: "If I Close My Eyes Forever"
BUT ...
Lita Ford w/ Ozzy Osbourne or Lizzy Hale with Device?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-01)

The Daily Affirmation

We won the last soccer game of the outdoor season tonight.

I met someone with a very awe-inspiring natural ability.

Act of Caring (2016-09-01)

Act of Caring

After months in a pile at the bottom of the stairs, I re-rolled Azrael's ball of yard and gave it back to him to play.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-08-31)

La Connexion Francaise

lors = then
admettre = to admit
entrer = to get in
par la suite = later

Dénombrement en français

Je marchais le chien trois fois.




Today I Learned . . . (2016-08-31)

Today I Learned . . .

Burger King (as of August 31, 2016) has chicken nuggets for $1.99.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-08-31)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I purposely aggravate myself?

Would hookers play soccer for pay?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-08-31)

The Daily Affirmation

My day was already made at 7:30 AM.

Monday, August 29, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-08-29)

Act of Caring 

I bought my parents new cell phones since their current one's were about t one no longer technologically supported.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-08-29)

Today I Learned . . .

What I've spent years doing with AutoCAD comment SOLPROF and a bunch of jigging around, can be done much easier, quicker, faster using a command called FLATSHOT.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-08-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

Did you ever get the feeling all of life is a competition and you brought sandals on track day?

What's all the fuss about sex?

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-08-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do my boots always have rocks in them?

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-08-28)

Today I Learned . . .

My righteous indignation letters all seem to wrap up in about 450 words.

Act of Caring (2016-08-28)

Act of Caring

I finally took care of some chores that have been lingering for months:

- took the (broken) front screen door off the house
- fixed the broken tiles in the kitchen


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-08-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do people cut the grass behind their fence/hedge, on public land, that they can't really even see because of their fence/hedge?

Thursday, August 25, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-08-25)

La Connexion Francaise

maîtres = masters
division = division

Dénombrement en français

J'ai gagné le maîtres division titre des hommes.


The Daily Affirmation (2016-08-25)

The Daily Affirmation

We won 1st place in our division in Men's Master's soccer tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-08-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

How much courage do I have?

Act of Caring (2016-08-25)

Act of Caring

I finally went downtown to my neurologist's office and paid for my Botox office visit.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-08-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does the mortgage renewal process have to be so convoluted?

Act of Caring (2016-08-23)

Act of Caring 

After thinking about it for awhile, after someone told me they say a Porsche on Kijiji for well less than it was worth, because the owner couldn't figure out how to get into the dead battery, I emailed him to let him know it wasn't that hard to get to the battery in the front trunk.

I had a calm, measured response to the Bank of Nova Scotia representative that had to handle my file, fourth person, as I seek to renew my mortgage.

Monday, August 22, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-08-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I got the prescription for a corticosteroidal anti-inflammatory I wanted with a minimum of fussing tonight.

Act of Caring (2016-08-22)

Act of Caring

I posted a positive review on Facebook for the guy that came and let me into my house tonight.

(however in retrospect, he probably should have asked for some credentials)

Today I Learned . . . (2016-08-22)

Today I Learned . . .

Do not lock your house with only a door knob lock.  Someone that knows what they are doing can get through that in about 15 seconds, with hand tools and won't even look like he's struggling.  You'd be robbed blind and it wouldn't even look like forced entry.

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-08-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can I learn everything I need to know to fix the Mustang from Car Mechanic Simulator 2015?

Today I Learned . . . (2016-08-21)

Today I Learned . . .

Ball team Lacey wears hearing aids.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-08-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I achieved my goal and got the Ground Pounders into the A-side bracket of the 3rd division playoffs.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-08-20)

La Connexion Francaise

devenir = to become
apparaitre = to appear

Dénombrement en français

Je suis très fatigue.



Friday, August 19, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-08-19)

The Daily Affirmation

When I should have been, and arguably was somewhere near that, in a moment when all appeared lost, I serendipitously started a conversation that completely took me from that moment.  Instead of desolation I found myself somewhere else I wanted to be.  And it didn't feel as catastrophic as I expected it might be.  While things are not anything even approximating good, I don't feel completely devastated.  This is a scenario that I gladly accept, when the alternative is as bleak as it would seem from the outside.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-08-19)

Today I Learned . . .

Marci is actually from Imperial, SK.

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Blog Song Of The Day (2016-08-18)

Blog Song Of The Day

Marylin Manson - I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me)

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-08-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

What can't people:

a)  Make a left hand turn in a timely fashion?
b)  Pick a parking spot in reasonable speed?
c)  Look around at what's going one, when they drive 45 mph in a parking lot?

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-08-17)

La Connexion Francaise

ainsi = so
doctor = docteur
rotator cuff = la coiffe des rotateurs
enfin = finally

Dénombrement en français

Enfin, j'ai convaincu un docteur cette j'ai un coiffe des rotateurs déchiré.



Today I Learned . . . (2016-08-17)

Today I Learned . . .

It has been demonstrably proven that I have gout.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-08-17)

The Daily Affirmation

After 27 years I've finally convinced a physician that there is a real, definable problem with my left arm, and I'm on the road to diagnosing it and, if I remain tenacious, fixing it.

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-08-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why on earth would I want to make a road straight for many, multiple squares in a row, then at the very last one, where I make the intersection with another road, deviate by exactly one square to the left?

Act of Caring (2016-08-16)

Act of Caring

I took an interest in someone else, and learned some things that I wouldn't have ordinarily guessed, on a day when I had every reason to retreat inside of myself.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-08-16)

La Connexion Francaise

ainsi = so
souhaiter = to wish
espérer = to hope for
bonheur = happiness
venir = to come

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite avoir bonheur.  Je le n'ai pas.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-08-16)

The Daily Affirmation

Our opponents were unsportsmanlike, poorly cultured neanderthals.  Despite their "ruling" I hit a home run tonight.

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-08-13)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Have I committed a bank felony?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-08-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored our first goal of the night in tonight's soccer game.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-08-13)

La Connexion Francaise

dernier = last
parfois = sometimes
suivante = following
durer = to last

Dénombrement en français

Je pourrais avoir à arrêter de prêter mes voitures aux gens.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-08-12)

La Connexion Francaise

vivante = lively
lever = to lift
les manques = deficiencies
celui = the one
chatoyants = shimmering

Dénombrement en français

Je veux aller dans une aventure.  Je l'ai appeleé.



Friday, August 12, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-08-12)

The Daily Affirmation

In one grand sudden burst, Kaylie and I finished three budget proposals in one week.