Thursday, June 15, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

How come no one makes a "jumbo" chocolate covered granola bar?

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-14)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got my Western Union transfer back.  Ahead of schedule.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are there some websites that only work some of the time at work?

Why do I endlessly bother myself?

Monday, June 12, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-06-12)

La Connexion Francaise

J'ai horreur de = I hate
la prise = hold, grip
la prise de courant = electric outlet
d'abord = at first. first
brancher = to plug in, to connect
la chaîne stéréo = stereo system

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mal de pied.


Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-12)

Today I Learned . .

There is a performance electric car (top speed 160 mph) that is reported to have a range of 400 miles and can charge in 9 minutes.  (assuming a high capacity charging station)

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-12)

Blog Question Of The Day


Should I use my historical "amount of time multiplied by average calories spent per time" calculation or use the calories spent calculation being given by my Fitbit?

Would my "work" laptop play Cities?

Sunday, June 11, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-11)

The Daily Affirmation

We won tonight's coed ball hockey game in shootout overtime with two girl goals.  After a first one in regulation to take the lead.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-11)

Today I Learned . . .

They can diagnose asthma from a blood test.

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-06-10)

Act of Caring

I told the girl running the Quiznos that the Coke canister needed changing on the fountain machine.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-10)

Today I Learned . . .

Three under par on a single hole is called an albatross.

Wednesday, June 07, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-07)

Today I Learned . . .

Wonder Woman is actually a Greek goddess.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-07)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I want to apply to play on the Saskatchewan Men's Masters ball hockey team?

Tuesday, June 06, 2017

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

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I make the slo-pitch team worse by benching myself?

Act of Caring (2017-06-06)

Act of Caring

I had a serious problem with something today.  There was a distinct possibility that a skid could be lifted wrong and the member holding it up could fail.  I didn't know exactly what to do about it.  But I went and talked to a colleague and together we found a solution that make the most sense and looks like it will be a general improvement on what we've been doing so far.  I was relieved.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

I hit another home run tonight.

Monday, June 05, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-06-05)

Act of Caring 

I managed to get my laundry put away before quitting for the night.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I managed to get all my stuff done tonight - not counting that I didn't have enough charge to finish the grass completely.

The Predators evened the Stanley Cup Final at 2 games a piece.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

I almost finished the grass on two charges.  Do I need a new lawn mower?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-05)

Today I Learned . . .

9:30 on a cloudy night in June is too late to try cutting the grass.

Sunday, June 04, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a wi-fi enabled fitness tracking scale?

Should I buy more TV series on DVD/BluRay?  To complete existing collections?

Saturday, June 03, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-03)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe seems okay after an afternoon scare.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is there a home-based business that isn't 100% sales and/or multi-level marketing?

Thursday, June 01, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-06-01)

La Connexion Francaise

ceci = this
cela = that
c'est ça = that's right
ça = that (short for cela)

Dénombrement en français

Cela jeux de soccer n'était pas droit.


Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-01)

Today I Learned . . .

The sidewalk in front of St. Angela Catholic School was poured 20 years ago in 1997.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-01)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I refuse to help someone who wants to do something I believe to be patently unsafe?

Should I delay fixing the front door for a month to buy a new lawnmower?

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-31)

Today I Learned . . .

The Trailer Park Boys made a guest appearance on Archer.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-31)

The Daily Affirmation

We won our third men's ball hockey game in a row.

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Monday, May 29, 2017

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can I put batteries in blue bin recycling?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-28)

The Daily Affirmation 

I went 4-5 at the plate today and did a work-man-like job of playing shortstop through two slo-pitch games.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-28)

Today I Learned . . .

There are, all-girl slo-pitch leagues.

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I going to pay for all that running tomorrow?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-25)

The Daily Affirmation

We won another men's master soccer game and I ran 8.26 km (10,359 steps).

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished another book today.

I won my first men's ball hockey game of the spring season.  (The team had won two others in my absence)

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-24)

Today I Learned . . .

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

Dogs shouldn't drink cola.

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-05-23)

La Connexion Francaise

cerise = cherry
en folie = wild

Dénombrement en français

J'aime Pepsi cerise en folie.


The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-23)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was a beautiful night for slo-pitch, especially in light of the weather they are promising us for the next couple of days.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I set my step goal back to 10,000/day?

Sunday, May 21, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally got to see the new xXx movie.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-05-21)

La Connexion Francaise

s'asseoir = to sit down
s'endormir = to fall asleep

Dénombrement en français

Je ne s'endormir pas vite.


Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-21)

Today I Learned . . .

Adding to the list of things that aren't on Google Music, there is no Tool.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

Are caterpillars toxic?

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-05-18)

Act of Caring 

I cleaned up all the animal stains and the carpet around the house.  I should get a reward.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-18)

Today I Learned . . .

Contact lenses for someone with astigmatism are "weighed" so that they fall into the correct orientation on the eye for the distorted shape.

Mass Transit for Cities: Skylines came out today!!!

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-18)

The Daily Affirmation

Kaylie came and told me the exciting, if ultimately unsuccessful, story of her eventful morning.

I had a good game of soccer and nearly scored a goal, ringing it off the cross bar.

Mass Transit was released today!!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-18)


Blog Question Of The Day

Should I start writing One-Page Stories again?  And if so, from where should I draw the inspiration?

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-17)

The Daily Affirmation 

Kaylie told me an exciting story about a potential new Jeep today.

I scored a point in ball hockey tonight.

Act of Caring (2017-05-17)

Act of Caring 

I came home tired from ball hockey but still cleaned up all the cat box mess, took the trash outside and processed the latest box of recycling.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

What was the pretty, young pregnant woman doing with that skinny, weird nosed scrawny kid?

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-05-16)

Act of Caring 

I put my change in the little donation box at the till at Taco Time.

Monday, May 15, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-15)

Blog Question Of The Day 

How are you supposed to play ball hockey when the game is so inconsistent like that?

Act of Caring (2017-05-15)

Act of Caring 

I cleaned out the dishwasher after work so I could load it back up again.

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Saturday, May 13, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-05-13)

La Connexion Francaise

tous, toutes = all. every
près near (to)
brioche = bread with a slightly sweet taste
chéri, chérie = darling, dearest
espérer = to hope
la fête = the holiday
mieux = better
sur = on
la saucisse = the sausage
la saucisson = bologna
tout le monde = everybody

Dénombrement en français

Je ne connaisse pas brioche mais elle écoute bien.


Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-13)

Today I Learned . . .

The sensor for "low ice" on the squishy machine is a pin at the back of the ice bin, held down by a slot that fits over it, holding it down.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I found a favourite sock that's been missing for awhile.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are my satin sheets destroyed after one year?  Should they have had a fabric treatment?

Friday, May 12, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-12)

The Daily Affirmation

Its Friday and I'm ahead in fantasy baseball.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

At this point how can you NOT now to stay through the credits of a Marvel movie?

Thursday, May 11, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I am happy that I got the Android box working so easily.

Similarly, I am happy to have Netflix working on the Apple TV.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-11)

Today I Learned . . .

... how freakin' exciting the world of Android TV boxes are.

And ... that Sasktel has probably the worst customer service in the known universe.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why isn't SaskTel open 24 hours a day?

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-05-09)

La Connexion Francaise



Dénombrement en français

J'ai joué softball ce soir.  Nous ne gagnons pas.


The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I made one exceptionally nice throw from third tonight to record an out.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-09)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I spend $100 each on a bluetooth thermometer and pulse oximeter?

How is opening day of softball going to turn out?

Sunday, May 07, 2017

Saturday, May 06, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I hit a home run in the very first game of outdoor season.

Thursday, May 04, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-05-04)

La Connexion Francaise

laid = ugly
sous = under
jusqu'à = until

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fatigue mais j'ai un jour bon.


Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-04)

Today I Learned . . .

According to a photo survey that I took, I am a ...:

Emotional Introvert
Emotional
GettyImages-508938993
Most defining characteristics: You are sensitive, melancholic and a perfectionist.

You are a very emotional, caring and dedicated person. You believe that there is a bigger picture in life, one that we can’t really see, but we can feel.
You are very compassionate, strong minded, and devoted to your beliefs.
Although you tend to get melancholic, your ability to empathize for others is a true gift and you possess a sort of kindness that is rare.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-04)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a good day.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Would buying more bandwidth make my streaming movie work?

Tuesday, May 02, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-02)

The Daily Affirmation

12-hours later and my blood pressure is stable in the "normal" range.

I finally bought my Fitbit!

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

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need a mirror in my office?

Monday, May 01, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-05-01)

Act of Caring

I have made a decision that protects my happiness and sanity.

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

Blog Question Of The Day

How am I supposed to play ball hockey competitively if every strong contest for the ball results in my being awarded a penalty.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-01)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a cat toy that lets you lick your cat.

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-04-30)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up the kitchen and did the dishwasher today.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-04-30)

The Daily Affirmation

My blood pressure has returned to normal (for me).

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-04-30)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Can someone tell me why my city is dying?

Should I delete all my bus lines?

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-04-29)

Today I Learned . . .

There is girls outdoor lacrosse.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-04-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do people have to act intimidated by my sports car?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-04-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

My last-minute, but took too long to get, McDonalds Quarter-Pounder With Cheese BLT was actually a fantastic sandwich today.

Going against expectation, I got to go on a dog walk today.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-04-27)

Act of Caring

I spent 3 hours training Jessica to be a membrane system designer.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-04-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I stayed cool and collected and found a temporary solution to my door lock problem tonight.

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-04-25)

La Connexion Francaise

dans = in
gonflable = inflatable
auberge = inn
au lieu (de) = instead (of)

Dénombrement en français

mon ballon est gonflable.
Je vais dans l'auberge.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-04-25)

The Daily Affirmation

My physiotherapist said I have above average strength in my shoulder/arms.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-04-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

Who has higher standards for me: the world around me or myself?

Monday, April 24, 2017