Thursday, October 20, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-10-19)

Act of Caring 

Despite the feeling in my heart, I went ahead and attended the ball meeting and paid the winter indoor slo-pitch fees.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-10-19)

The Daily Affirmation

This series of video clips has served to buoy my flagging spirits.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-10-18)

La Connexion Francaise

ainsi = so
dont = whose
donc = so
car = because
un florilège = an anthology
tels/telles = such
fin = end
parcours = course

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de un sieste!


Act of Caring (2016-10-18)

Act of Caring 

In one fell swoop, the house was emptied of 3 bags of garbage tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-10-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do the same god-damn people fall for the same god-damn bull-shit Facebook hoaxes, over and over again, not realizing that the perpetrators get untold glee from watching mindless lemmings parrot their idiot phrases, millions of times over?

Today I Learned . . . (2016-10-18)

Today I Learned . . .

They keep the Pure Leaf iced tea in the produce section next to the "gourmet" fruit juices

Monday, October 17, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-10-17)

The Daily Affirmation

The Whiskey Jacks came out and laid an epic beating on someone tonight in Men's Masters 2 soccer.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-10-17)

Today I Learned . . .

Hyde and Siblings

Today I Learned ... (2016-10-16)

Today I Learned ...

An ANSI flange, pre-manufactured out of stainless steel, costs more to procure for a fabricator, than to manufacture the defining pattern in a steel plate, and proceed as custom work each time.


Act of Caring (2016-10-16)

Act of Caring

When I recognized I was in trouble, I took myself out of the ball hockey game.

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-10-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

What the hell is going on with my body that I can no longer control?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-10-16)

The Daily Affirmation

It felt good to play ball hockey again.  It was also rewarding to have a good game as well.

Saturday, October 15, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-10-15)

La Connexion Francaise

ainsi = so
ox = boeuf

Dénombrement en français

J'ai le coeur de la boeuf!



Friday, October 14, 2016

Today I Learned ... (2016-10-14)

Today I Learned ...

Cats play by their own rules.

The Warcraft movie was NOT bad.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-10-14)

The Daily Affirmation

Hockey went better than expected!  And I had a nice assist.

The Warcraft movie was actually good!

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-10-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do people drive like jackasses?  50 km/h on the freeway?  Come on!

Thursday, October 13, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-10-13)

La Connexion Francaise

ainsi = so

Dénombrement en français

Clayton Kershaw a jeté un enregistrer!



Blog Question Of The Day (2016-10-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

What exactly are these pains in my chest?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-10-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I didn't drive the Porsche to curling and was rewarded by not driving it through the thick, gelatinous mud!

My heart rate read out was better than I expected!

I stayed up long enough to fix my traffic problem AND get to 180,000 citizens!

Today I Learned ... (2016-10-13)

Today I Learned ...

I have a full thickness, partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon of the left rotator cuff.

I am not very good at standing still.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Monday, October 10, 2016

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

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I have to dry clean a sleeping back, if I want it cleaned and kept proper, or can it be done in the washing machine without ruining it?

Friday, October 07, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-10-07)

The Daily Affirmation 

The Blue Jays burst out to a 2-0 series lead against their rivals the Texas Rangers this afternoon!

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-10-07)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I completely re-do the collection and arrangement of icons on my iPhone?

Thursday, October 06, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-10-06)

The Daily Affirmation

Out of the pale-grey sky of October, filled with unwanted snow, came a call that will change my life.  8:45 PM TODAY would be my necessary left-arm MRI!!!

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-10-05)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I need to completely re-do the arrangement of icons on my iPhone?

La Connexion Francaise (2016-10-05)

La Connexion Francaise

tout d'abord = first of all
chacun = each
haute = high
enfin = finally
devenir = become
ouverte = open
couvert  = utensils

Dénombrement en français

Je besoin de plus haute.



Today I Learned ... (2016-10-05)

Today I Learned ...

I didn't really learn it, so much as I proved something I already knew:

Don't drive a Porsche in the snow.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-10-05)

The Daily Affirmation

They are suspending that stupid, idiotic, xenophobic, just-plain-wrong, pit bull ban.

Where my September VISA bill was concerned, I should AMAZING restraint (for once).

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-10-04)

Act of Caring

I did two noble things today.

I found someone equipped to reach a friend who is too buried in a problem to see how deep in it she is.  I believe this to be the first step towards true healing.

Last night I was approached by someone who found themselves in a dark and lonely place.  She reached out, I listened, but the moment lasted too brief.  Lying in dark thinking about it, I made a resolve to go find someone that might help this girl too.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-10-04)

The Daily Affirmation

As the day closed, every goal that I set for the day has been met.  While Monday closed with my mind in unquenchable turmoil, Tuesday finished with a sense of sublime calm.  While the ravages of the affliction leaves the unending number of marks on my pelt, I will not be put to my knees.  I can, and always will, find the strength to stand up, and go on.

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

Blog Question Of The Day

In light of recent developments in my life, and the number that re-occurs significantly, should I change my sports number, ironically back, to #10?

Saturday, October 01, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

How is killing dogs based on their breed a good idea?  How?  Are you all so afraid of "a couple of mean dogs" that you're willing to start committing dog genocide?  Shame!

Friday, September 30, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-30)

The Daily Affirmation

Someone made me feel nice, by thanking me sincerely for having written them a nice email.

Act of Caring (2016-09-30)

Act of Caring

I made someone feel better with the words I wrote in an email.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-28)

La Connexion Francaise

en moyenne = on average
habituelles = usual
joindre = to join
il est courant = it is common
plus tard = later
rencontrer = to meet
un manque = a lack
entre = between
selon = according

Dénombrement en français

Selon moi, il est courant dire, "bon soir, je doit pipi!"



Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

To the average female, do I come across as a "creep"?

Do I need to buy a Cleveland Indians baseball cap?  (since they won the AL Central pennant, completely under my radar)

Today I Learned ... (2016-09-27)

Today I Learned ...

Twenty-four hours after taking a dose of (time release) dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) the concentration in the average person's system is still approximately 25% of the peak concentration (which occurs at approximately 8 hours)

Act of Caring (2016-09-28)

Act of Caring

In a pouring rain, on a quiet, chilly September evening, I drove to the golf dome and paid for the team registration.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-27)

La Connexion Francaise

donc = so
dont = whose
cedant = transferor

Dénombrement en français

Mon jour était complètement différent au-jourd'hui.


Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-27)

Blog Question Of The Day

How does one beat drug addiction?

Why is posting pictures on Facebook (for me) so difficult when I try late at night!?!

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-27)

The Daily Affirmation

Though I've had my struggles with Scotiabank lately, I feel I have one ally in the branch.

Act of Caring (2016-09-27)

Act of Caring

Surprisingly I had the fore-thought to start the dishwasher this morning.

After a lot of truculence, I processed a bunch of sports team business after work.

Monday, September 26, 2016

Today I Learned ... (2016-09-26)

Today I Learned ...

It would cost $1256 (round trip) to fly to Hungary.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I got two quick "Like"-es on my Cities: Skyline Facebook screen capture post.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-09-26)

La Connexion Francaise

rammasser = to pick up
du dehors = outside

Dénombrement en français

Je veux être dans "Ramasser du Dehors".

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

If I put on roller blades, could Zoe pull me on walks?

Act of Caring (2016-09-26)

Act of Caring

I signed up the Maroons for winter ball hockey tonight.

In addition, I created a file to explain the steps for going through registration.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-09-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do people have to be jerks?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-09-24)

The Daily Affirmation

The Riders won!

My city is now over 160,000, having put in 10 hours of gaming today.

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