Thursday, December 29, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-29)

The Daily Affirmation

My vacation fund got a healthy little boost this afternoon.

Supper was delicious!  And I got multiple likes on the photo of it.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-29)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why isn't anything $5?  I can handle a $5 incursion on my budget.

Saturday, December 24, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-12-24)

Today I Learned . . .

SaskTel has work to do.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need a Derek Carr jersey?  What about a Russell Wilson jersey?

If you're supposed to be able to watch maxTV on 4 televisions simultaneously with infiNET, why can't I even stream one Netflix movie, when I'm the only person still up?

Act of Caring (2016-12-24)

Act of Caring

I managed to drain the hot tub . . . by siphoning it!

Friday, December 23, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-23)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a really good sleep last night, without any extra pills.

Today is the last day of work for 2016.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-12-22)

Today I Learned . . .

Tupperware does not make a container large enough for an adult human to sit in comfortably.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-22)

The Daily Affirmation

The last jersey package has arrived into Canada!

Even though we lost badly, curling tonight cleared my head, I had fun, and re-established a sense of serenity.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need a red Blue Jays baseball cap?

How do you find something if you've truly lost it?

Do I buy a new game if its a Windows-only game?  The price is $5.49.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-12-21)

La Connexion Francaise

contre = against
entre = between
dont = whose
ainsi = so
qui = who
lui = his
leur = their
lesquels/lesquelles = which

Dénombrement en français

J'aime le mot - hosebeast!

"Hosebeast" peut être dire comme "bête de tuyau"

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

Could I get along with lesbian room mates?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-21)

The Daily Affirmation

Albeit a little late, I made it to work this morning.

Lots of jerseys came in today!

Monday, December 19, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Would I be any good at lacrosse?

Should I buy this cheaper, digital, wifi-enable smart thermostat?

ecobee3 lite

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-12-18)

Act of Caring

I did what my sister wanted, even though I knew it was ultimately useless.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-12-18)

La Connexion Francaise

contre = against
qui = who
ainsi = so
lui = his
leur = their
lesquels/lesquelles = which
dont = whose
sur = on/about
fois = time
enfin = finally

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un mal de tête.

Peuple qui peut sommeiller ennuie-moi.



Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is this ever going to go back to being easy?

Should I start a new city from scratch?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally saw progress on my jersey shipment.

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-12-15)

Act of Caring

I finally phoned in my prescriptions with plenty of lead time, which should (hopefully) insure that it doesn't get screwed up.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I got rock star parking at the east soccer centre for the third time in a row.

Chinese Food!!!

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

How does one trim one's own ghastly nose hair?

Where are my Chinese jersey packages?

Today I Learned . . . (2016-12-14)

Today I Learned . . .

Chloramines are poorly rejected by reverse osmosis, primarily because they are stable with little net charge.

It is 13 km from Sasktel Centre to the Sasktel Soccer Centre.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

I read "The Power of Now".  Now what?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished the book "The Power of Now".

All of my Amazon Christmas shopping from Saturday shipped this afternoon.

Monday, December 12, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-12-11)

Act of Caring

If playing two games of ball hockey in the condition I am isn't an "act of caring" then I don't think I understand the concept.

Sunday, December 11, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-12-11)

La Connexion Francaise

contre = against
qui = who
par = by
en = in
ainsi = so
à peine = hardly
lui = his
leur = their
lesquels/lesquelles = which
dont = whose
sur = on/about
fois = time
sans = without
avec = with
enfin = finally
pour = for
mais = but

Dénombrement en français

Au-jourd'hui était merde.



Today I Learned . . . (2016-12-11)

Today I Learned . . .

I have an extremely powerful will.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-11)

The Daily Affirmation

Pretty sure I deserve an assist on our first goal.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I get into comics?

Why are people who drive gigantic pick-up trucks often the worst people at parking?

Is my success/failure at sports and/or at life, a direct and impeachable reflection of my own state of being and mind?

Would anyone on any of my teams have done what I did this weekend?

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

(NOTE: I think I've asked this one before) Do I need a Gordie Howe hockey jersey?

La Connexion Francaise (2016-12-10)

La Connexion Francaise

contre = against
qui = who
par = by
en = in
ainsi = so
à peine = hardly
lui = his
leur = their
lesquels/lesquelles = which
dont = whose
sur = on/about
fois = time
sans = without
avec = with
enfin = finally
pour = for
mais = but

Dénombrement en français

Je suis contre utilisant "ainsi" et "dont" comme je ne rappelle pas leur transduction.



The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I found even more new content in my game!

I hit yet another home run tonight.

Thursday, December 08, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is midnight on Thursday the exact right time to sign up for Microsoft Office/OneDrive bundle?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-08)

The Daily Affirmation

In a sequence of life events nearly universally disappointing, the one constant that remains true is my Mom is always still nice to me.  Ummmmm...chocolate muffins.

I am currently the second leading scorer on my men's master soccer team!

My hot tub part came in today.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-12-08)

Today I Learned . . .

Steel weighs 0.28356 lb per cubic inch.

Its damn hard to dissolve a pill under your tongue when you're suffering extreme dry mouth.

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

I didn't have to find ANY substitutions for the latest big jersey order!

La Connexion Francaise (2016-12-06)

La Connexion Francaise

soumettre = to subdue
patrimoine = heritage

Dénombrement en français

Qui se passerait si je diffuse un match balle hockey par "Periscope"?



Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I complain to VISA about the $18.96 "interest charge/purchase" on my credit card?

Monday, December 05, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Has anyone created a map of all the ATM's (both bank and "portable") that exist in Saskatoon?

Sunday, December 04, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-12-04)

La Connexion Francaise

soumettre = to subdue
un piton rocheux = a rocky peak
l'a conduite à = has led it to
remparts = fortified walls
hétéroclites = mismatched

Dénombrement en français

Je suis hétéroclites comme balle hockey capitaine.


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

Blog Question Of The Day

What are the causes of heart attacks?

Do dogs, with their fur, still get mosquito bites?

Saturday, December 03, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-12-03)

Act of Caring

I finally dumped the cat box pail and gave it a good airing out.

Friday, December 02, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-12-02)

Act of Caring

I skipped hockey this afternoon and finished the drawing that needed to be re-done.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-12-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why did everyone decide to start driving like its a curling sheet, when its really, really not.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-02)

The Daily Affirmation

A mystery solved can still capture me.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-12-02)

Today I Learned . . .

Marriott bought Delta Hotels and Resorts, which had been owned by the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-30)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why does a day take so many twists and turns, ending up somewhere completely different from where I thought it would at the start?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

Calyssa is coming back to play soccer with me!!!

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-11-29)

Act of Caring

I stayed up well past the point of tired to finish something I said I would for work.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

How does one resolve the conundrum of wanting more than one thing at the same time, but only having the facility to have only one of those things?

Do I need a "Tapout' shirt?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a cheque from SGI today.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-29)

Today I Learned . . .

Barq's Root Beer has caffeine in it.

Monday, November 28, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-11-27)

Act of Caring

I acted with compassion to a girl I only somewhat know, helping to guide her through a transition period.

Sunday, November 27, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-26)

The Daily Affirmation

In a big surprise the Whisky Jacks with only 7 runners, pulled out a hard court victory!

In the previously mentioned game, I scored two goals.

The Maroons registered their first non-loss tonight, tying the game by losing the shootout.  I registered an assist.

The Dekes, on the shoulders of the Millard girls, squeaked out a win in a shootout tonight, wrapping up the night!

Saturday, November 26, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-26)

The Daily Affirmation

We won the slo-pitch game tonight 12-7, on a stellar pitching performance from Leslie Webster!

I hit a crushing home run on my first at-bat of the game.

Friday, November 25, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-11-25)

Act of Caring

I almost didn't go to hockey today but talked myself into it at the last moment, and it was worth it.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a completely respect-worthy goal in Delco hockey today.

Tonight I am thankful for Cherry Coke and cats that sit in my lap.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-25)

Today I Learned . . .

My recently deceased uncle Don's middle name was Murray.  My uncle Darrell's middle name is Blaine.

I have a --thing-- for natural redheaded girls.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is every team that I'm on, in such a funk of losing lately?

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-23)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a sweet parking spot at the soccer centre again.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is the spot where I used to park a car (but am not currently parking a car) still missing snow, after a small downfall?

Why is nothing working again?

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-23)

Today I Learned . . .

"Momento" is actually just a common misspelling.  The correct word is to use "memento".

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-11-22)

Act of Caring 

I came up with an idea for lunch today, while working out in the morning, and found time to make a cheese burger before going to work.

Building on the success of the morning, I came up with a lunch for tomorrow.

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-22)

Today I Learned . . .

Eagles can swim.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need to buy new boots?



The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-22)

The Daily Affirmation

Lunch was great, with a combination of a squashed cheese burger and an M&M chocolate bar.

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-20)

Today I Learned . . .

Motorola is owned by Lenovo.  They bought it from Google.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need an Auston Matthews jersey?

Friday, November 18, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-18)

Today I Learned . . .

"Showgirls" is the top grossing NC-17 film of all time.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-18)

The Daily Affirmation

Unexpectedly, Babak gave me a yellow LDR jersey.  With that one, and another from Steve, I am 2 jerseys closer to my goal!

I was proud of myself for going out for hockey this afternoon.

My Scottevest order was waiting for me at my parents house.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a fantastic parking spot at the east soccer centre tonight.

It felt good to go out and run.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-15)

Today I Learned . . .

A lot more happened on "That 70's Show" than I remembered.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-11-15)

La Connexion Francaise

adoucir = to soften
arpenter = to stride
en quête = in quest
apogée = peak
auxquels = which
un banlieu = suburb
prendre = to take
reconvertir = to convert
réménager = to revamp
quipropos = misunderstandings
mettre = to stage
tenter - to try
tirer = to try

Dénombrement en français

J'aime "Suicide Squad"!


The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

Suicide Squad - Early digital release, today on Cineplex!

Act of Caring (2016-11-15)

Act of Caring

I went next door and told the neighbour that the door to their van was still open.

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-12)

Today I Learned . . .

The internet consensus is, human hair grows about 1/2" (1.25 [converted] cm) per month.

To --donate hair for cancer-- the hair must be:

  • clean/dry and not swept off the floor
  • free of any/all hair care products or "chemical" treatment
  • provided in a "pony tail" 
  • be a minimum of 8 inches in length (as measured from the elastic to the tip of the hair)

Friday, November 11, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-11-11)

La Connexion Francaise

faire partie = is part of
les fait rire = makes them laugh
le chômage = unemployment
se convertir = to switch to
subvenir = to provide
reprendre = to repeat
ses propres = his own
parfois = sometimes
on y retrouve = we find again
en bois = in wood

Dénombrement en français

Je peux avoir un mal de tête.


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

Blog Question Of The Day

How badly injured is my brain!?!

Can I get to a quarter million citizens without expanding into the only two blank spaces on my map?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my city over 220,000 today.

I started a new Learning book today, something recommended to me called "The Power Of Now" by Eckhart Tolle.

The Daily Photo (2016-11-10)

The Daily Photo

Thursday Night Curling






Wednesday, November 09, 2016

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

Today I Learned . . .

You can spend a lot of money to change your hair colour.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-11-09)

La Connexion Francaise

compter = to have
couvrir = to cover
des tuyaux = pipes
accueiller = to welcome
abriter = to shelter
un dizaine = about ten
lier = to link

Dénombrement en français

Je peux avoir a la merde.


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

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I build a little wooden base to mount these two identical USB hubs, side-by-side, properly?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished my mini-book on Chakra's today at lunch.

I am going to make it through this day, having gotten ZERO sleep over-night, and all I'll have to show for it is a minor headache.  That's a pretty decent result.

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

Monday, November 07, 2016

Saturday, November 05, 2016

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does everything have to be just over the threshold of what you'd pre-decided you wanted to spend?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I got two likes, that I didn't expect, on my photo contest entry.

I have crossed 195,000 citizens!

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-05)

Today I Learned . . .

Today (November 5, 2016) will be recorded as the new record high temperature, as measured at the Saskatoon Diefenbaker International Airport, for this date (November 5).  As of 3:49 the high temperature is 19.2 C.

I am not a realistic person.

Thursday, November 03, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-11-03)

Today I Learned . . .

Rolo comes in new packaging, different from the traditional "tube" style.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

What is the best fried food?

Why isn't there a Goodhost "raspberry" iced tea?

Wednesday, November 02, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-11-02)

Act of Caring 

I stayed until 7:00 PM to get all of my sections done, so I'm not under a tractor tire tomorrow.

Blog Question Of The Day (2016-11-02)

Blog Question Of The Day 

They gave a major league baseball player a Camaro for being MVP.  It makes me wonder, do I need a Camaro for my collection?

The Daily Affirmation (2016-11-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

Cubs win!  Cubs win!!  Cubs win!!!
(For the first time in 108 years)

Monday, October 31, 2016

Today I Learned . . . (2016-10-29)

Today I Learned . . .

Zihuatanejo is the place where Andy runs off to at the end of Shawshank Redemption.

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Act of Caring (2016-10-30)

Act of Caring

I finally managed to get myself out there to rake up all the leaves.  That lead me to trim some annoying tree branches that constantly irritate me i the summer, when the leaves and berries make the limb heavy enough to end up in eye line.  Meanwhile in an effort to compact all the branches that I cut off, and was attempting to stack, every amateur neurologist of my acquaintance has diagnosed me with a concussion.  ... bygones ...

In final words on the success of today's yard work, i have moved the Porsche to the back yard, where it will remain until the siren call of robins on the morning in April of 2017.

The Daily Affirmation (2016-10-30)

The Daily Affirmation

You can't down-grade your day when as a stay-at-home defence man you score your first goal since the last time there was a blue moon out.  8-D