Tuesday, February 07, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-02-06)

Today I Learned . . .

Its 40 years later and my parents still don't know what the Death Star is.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-02-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Where should I keep my new Death Star?

Monday, February 06, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-02-06)

The Daily Affirmation

We played a great soccer game tonight.  I played well also.  We came away with a win for a change.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-02-06)

La Connexion Francaise

appareil photo = camera

Dénombrement en français

Merde!  J'ai perdre mon appareil photo.


Sunday, February 05, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-02-05)

Act of Caring

I did the laundry and washed all my clothes.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-02-05)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I need a white Oilers jersey?

How much paint would I need to re-paint one room?

Saturday, February 04, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-02-04)

La Connexion Francaise

morceaux = pieces
gustatif = taste
nettoyer = to clean
suivant = following
plus tard = later
prêt = ready

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas douleur ce soir á softball.  Je n'ai joué pas bien que.


The Daily Affirmation (2017-02-04)

The Daily Affirmation 

We did not lose at slo-pitch tonight!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-02-04)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What makes something "microfibre"?  And why is that universally good?

Friday, February 03, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-02-03)

La Connexion Francaise

tel/telle - such
demi = half
tout d'abord = first
au bout = at the end

Dénombrement en français

Au bout du jour, je suis très fatigue.


The Daily Affirmation (2017-02-03)

The Daily Affirmation 

I have a phenomenally good NeuroFeedBack session this morning.

I thought up something for every blog category today.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-02-03)

Today I Learned . . .

An ad in a sink today taught me there are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-02-03)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I need a Cleveland Indians hat?  How about a grey Blue Jays cap?

Act of Caring (2017-02-03)

Act of Caring

Even though tired I figured out and fixed the problem with my Bluetooth wireless blood pressure monitor not pairing with my phone so I could take a final reading for the day.

I paid two credit card bills today - one of which was overdue because I forgot to pay it yesterday.

Thursday, February 02, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-02-02)

The Daily Affirmation

The results are in . . . I didn't break a rib.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-02-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should "Jersey A Day" month culminate in more new jerseys?

Wednesday, February 01, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-02-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a goal in soccer.  Unfortunately I was offside and it didn't count.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-31)

Today I Learned . . .

The basement of The Brick smells strongly of dog.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-31)

The Daily Affirmation

Someone bought me lunch today.

I found $31,000 I didn't know was missing.

Monday, January 30, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-29)

Today I Learned . . .

Zoe hates getting her feet wet ... even when her feet are already wet.

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-01-29)

Act of Caring

It was incredibly stupid and showed no respect for my own body and feelings.  That said, I believe it is a testament to my level of care and concern that I wouldn't let either of my ball hockey teams play short today, in games that were critical for playoffs.  Despite a body racked viciously at time, from a injury to my ribs that is, at least, bruised, and may well even be the result of broken ribs.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I got the #1 parking spot at the soccer centre, for my late ball hockey game.  It was right outside the door.

Somehow, defying all reason, I managed to make it through 2 ball hockey games tonight with, at least, bruised ribs if not possibly broken.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you take a dog walking on a golf course with you while you play a round?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-29)

La Connexion Francaise

ainsi = so
terroir = land
étonner = surprise
douleur = pain

Dénombrement en français

Je suis étonner á mon douleur avec ce blessure aux côtes.

Friday, January 27, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I caught the end of the green light on Marquis, crossing Idylwyld and didn't have to wait the extra two minutes for it to cycle through again.

I executed a very nice assist today in Delco hockey.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-27)

Today I Learned . . .

You can buy a Jessica Jones t-shirt on Amazon.

The "ideal" depth for a wardrobe is 650 mm.

Thursday, January 26, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-26)

La Connexion Francaise

puisqu'elle = because she
grace au = because of
la graisse = the fat
assez = enough
le bloc = piece
falloir = must
pouvoir = can

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un mal de tete.


The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I hit the lights at Idylwyld and Marquis Drive exactly perfectly this morning.

Two parcels came in for me.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Would cherry root beer taste good?

Do I need a new, larger mini-fridge in my office?  A microwave?

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-25)

Today I Learned . . .

I spent over $3,000 acquiring jerseys in 2016 for the various rec sports teams I administrate.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy new computer speakers?  A new keyboard?

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-01-22)

Act of Caring

Through fatigue, pain, injuries, I persevered, playing one game of soccer, and leading my troops through 2 game of ball hockey - all to inevitable losses.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-22)

Today I Learned . . .

I have a large gouge in the rear bumper of my Equinox.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a goal today.

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-21)

Today I Learned . . .

The plastic sleeves on the end of shoe laces are called "aglets".

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

If I were going to give up all my various sport pursuits and focus on just one, which one should I keep?

What should I do with this final $20 of 2016 tip money?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I've been really fortunate on street lights lately.

Friday, January 20, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I have to fight ever war alone?

What if everything I thought was helping was actually what hurts me?

Act of Caring (2017-01-20)

Act of Caring

I took down a thug tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had three goals in hockey.

Then I scored a goal in soccer too.

My new fitness tracker arrived.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I curled well again.

My latest Sunfrog shirt adventure has begun today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-19)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I need a new, more official, Chicago White Sox hat?

Could I be friends with myself?

The Daily Photo (2017-01-19)

The Daily Photo

Once again, marked by injury


Wednesday, January 18, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-18)

The Daily Affirmation

The new Bluetooth ear phones are great!

We won another soccer game!

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-17)

The Daily Affirmation 

My latest Amazon order arrived, ahead of schedule.

Jose Bautista re-signed!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-17)

Blog Question Of The Day 

First bowel troubles.  Then sudden, extreme tiredness.  Am I getting sick??

Monday, January 16, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-16)

The Daily Affirmation

My Packers hat is spotless!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-16)

La Connexion Francaise

longtemps = for a long time
durant = during
chauffer = to heat up
qui = who
doit = must
l'ail = garlic
cela = this
dur = hard
jadis = formerly
de nos jours = nowadays
par ailleurs = otherwise

Dénombrement en français

C'est dur chauffer le potage cette est gelé

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-01-15)

Act of Caring

THAT was caring!

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-15)

The Daily Affirmation

My team mates have the heart of the warrior.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy NFL jerseys now, or skip the season and get in on baseball jerseys early?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-15)

La Connexion Francaise

blanchisserie = laundry
dont = whose
sous = under
ailleurs = elsewhere

Dénombrement en français

je suis très bien á blanchisserie.


Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-15)

Today I Learned . . .

I am really good at laundry.

The YKK on your zipper stands for "Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikigaisha"

Saturday, January 14, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-14)

La Connexion Francaise

épaissir = to thicken
muscade = nutmeg
beigne = doughnut
environ = about
ajouter = to add
jusqu'à = until

Dénombrement en français

J'aime muscade.
Ma genoux vais blesser jusqu'à j'arrête.


The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-14)

The Daily Affirmation

With 56 minutes to spare i found an emergency spare for ball!!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I get a racing wheel?

What's the biggest map that's been created with a 3D game engine?

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does anyone put up with me?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-12)

The Daily Affirmation

We scored 5 points in one end!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-12)

La Connexion Francaise

déguster = to eat
la poche = the pocket
entre = between
largeur = width
épaisseur = thickness
longue = long
cuire = to bake
loisir = leisure, pastime
surcroit = additional
chaque = each

Dénombrement en français

Je suis noix.
J'ai la noix dans ma poche.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-11)

La Connexion Francaise

casque = helmet

Dénombrement en français

J'oublié mon casque encore.


Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do they have Tim Hortons in Las Vegas?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-11)

Today I Learned . . .

My clothes weigh 2-1/2 pounds.  8-|

Only 2% of people have green eyes.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I was a long way back when it turned green but I made the light at Idylwyld and Marquis this morning.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Monday, January 09, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-09)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I need to take a vacation to Los Angeles?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I figured out a much more elegant method of keeping track of my W/L/T records in rec sports.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-09)

Today I Learned . . .

To add something in a cell, to the cell, use the & symbol

       Example: =A2&" [field]"

You can not recycle batteries in Saskatoon blue-bin recycling.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-08)

La Connexion Francaise

dont = whose
car = because
puisque = since

Dénombrement en français

Je joue gagner.


Sunday, January 08, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-01-08)

Act of Caring

I kept going when I really couldn't.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

First win of the calendar year!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I, or should I not, buy more jerseys?

Do I quit?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-07)

La Connexion Francaise

ce, cet, ces, ceci, celui-là, celle-là, voila = this

Dénombrement en français

C'est de la merde!!!


Saturday, January 07, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I played soccer tonight.

I got a reply to my email about Cities: Skyline not loading.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-07)

Today I Learned . . .

A whale's penis is a called a dork.

Friday, January 06, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I played a really good game of soccer.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do so many people buy gas at 7-11?

What is wrong with my save games??

Wednesday, January 04, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-04)

The Daily Affirmation

Canada wins ... and goes to the gold medal final!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-04)

La Connexion Francaise

d'ailleurs = incidentally
lorsque = when
desqu-els/elles = of which
èpaisses = thick

Dénombrement en français

Le chat aime les rayures.


Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can I redeem myself?

Tuesday, January 03, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-03)

The Daily Affirmation

Beavis & Butthead Do America never fails to satisfy ... and I still do a mean Cornholio impersonation.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-03)

La Connexion Francaise

telles = such
qui = who
russe = russian

Dénombrement en français

Montagnes russes d'amour!!


Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-03)

Today I Learned . . .

In Cities: Skyline, if you build a dam in front of an approaching tsunami, it dissipates a large amount of the destructive wave.

They have Northern Lights in Cities: Skyline.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-03)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I defrost my office fridge?

Monday, January 02, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is it too soon for a teenager to have been named for Leeroy Jenkins?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-01-02)

Today I Learned . . .

There are 21 goalies in the history of the NHL that have recorded 350 wins in their career.

Act of Caring (2017-01-02)

Act of Caring

Though ultimately in vain, I made one, final, concerted attempt to find the Dodge key, while cleaning up the house.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-02)

The Daily Affirmation

USC pulls out the win!

The Star Wars Challenge once again completed for another Christmas season.

Sunday, January 01, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-01-01)

Blog Question Of The Day

To Jamaica, or not Jamaica?  THAT is the question.

Why won't my game load on my laptop?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-01-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I enjoy prime rib, no matter the reason or occasion.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-01-01)

La Connexion Francaise

pendant = during
d'ailleurs = incidentally
entre = between
grace à = thanks to
par = by
sols = soil
compter = to count
ou = or
où = where
qui = who
tout(e) = all
lorsque = when
autour = around
plat = flat
bas = low
sèche = dry
pourtant = however

Dénombrement en français

Lorsque est-ce que c'est souper?


Saturday, December 31, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-31)

The Daily Affirmation

On the last day of the year I set my record for most gaming in a single day this year.

La Connexion Francaise (2016-12-31)

La Connexion Francaise

bienvenue = welcome

Dénombrement en français

Bienvenue 2017!


Today I Learned . . . (2016-12-31)

Today I Learned . . .

There is an identifiable strain of Ebola virus that is not currently known to be fatal in humans.  Nonetheless it is still classified as a Level 4 biological hazard.

There are TWO Ewok movies (for kids).

Friday, December 30, 2016

The Daily Affirmation (2016-12-30)

The Daily Affirmation

Snow brings out the best in people.  Plenty of people with snow blowers were out, clearing more sidewalk than just their own.

Thursday, December 29, 2016

La Connexion Francaise (2016-12-29)

La Connexion Francaise

n'importe quoi = anything
depuis = since
entre = between
la crevette = shrimp
abriter = to shelter
haut = high
garder = to keep
surtout = in particular, especially
regorger = to abound
fort = strong
le rebord = the edge
escarpés = steep
environ = about
le rivage = shore
trou = hole
basse = low
plus loin = further
chemin = path
emprunter = to borrow
parfois = sometimes

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi n'est pas n'importe quoi $5?


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.