Act of Caring (2017-07-10)

Act of Caring 

I sat with Zoe all evening to make her feel better.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy another monitor/screen or make due with what I have?

Act of Caring (2017-07-09)

Act of Caring

I fixed the magnet on the fridge bottle opener.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored our only goal in soccer tonight.   While setting a new personal best steps during a soccer game.

I will win fantasy baseball for the second week in a row.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-09)

Today I Learned . . .

Benzodiazepines were first introduced in 1963 with Valium (diazepam).  Prozac (fluoxetine) was discovered in 1972.

Act of Caring (2017-07-08)

Act of Caring

I babysat Zoe today and took her for a very short walk.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Will I sleep?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-07-08)

La Connexion Francaise

dessin = drawing

Dénombrement en français

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I have a 30 point lead going into Sunday in fantasy baseball.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-07)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe seems in good shape after her surgery.

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

Today I Learned . . .

My new desktop computer doesn't even have an optical drive in it.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-07-05)

Today I Learned . . .

With Outlook 2013, you can get the weather under Calendar.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-07-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

When should I splurge and get new, matching displays for my new computer?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-04)

The Daily Affirmation

Today is new computer day!

My Froster was on sale.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I'm going to win fantasy baseball this week.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-07-01)

The Daily Affirmation

Final day of the week for fantasy baseball and I have an almost 3 point lead with just Sunday left.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-30)

Today I Learned . . .

The Romanian phrase for "I have a headache" is "ma doare capul"

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I want a Galaxy Tab tablet for $108?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

Second spring in a row the Dekes close the season with a championship.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-06-29)

La Connexion Francaise



Dénombrement en français

Nous avons gagné le championship de ball hockey!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

How can I have a dry mouth and a drooling problem?

Would cherry/vanilla Dr Pepper be any good?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-27)

The Daily Affirmation

The got the big straws back at Macs.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-27)

Today I Learned . . .

I will forever have less faith in my own resiliency and ability to come back from failure than I could ever expect from another person.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I'm getting a new computer!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I find myself so much more funny than the world finds me?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-25)

The Daily Affirmation

The Dekes win their second playoff game tonight and secure first place in the pool and a spot in the championship game.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I am ahead of 0.15 points going into Sunday in fantasy baseball.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I trim the lilac bush?

Now that my lawnmower properly bags grass, should I be putting it in a garbage bag and throwing it out with the trash or spreading it on my yard?

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

How many Steam Summer Sale games should I buy?

Act of Caring (2017-06-21)

Act of Caring

I cleaned the back window of the Porsche this morning.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-20)

The Daily Affirmation

All team fees are finally paid up.  No one owes me any fees!!

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-19)

Today I Learned . . .

Chicken nuggets were invented in the 1950's by Robert C. Baker, a food scientist at Cornell University.  Chicken nuggets are, in their general formulation, less than half skeletal muscle and a combination of remainder products and a significant portion of fat.  While invented in the 1950's, chicken nuggets did not achieve prominence until a recipe was commissioned by McDonalds in 1979 from Tyson Food and when it became a McDonalds product starting in 1980.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is ammonia put in glass cleaner?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-18)

The Daily Affirmation

The Dekes won there first playoff game of the 2018 spring season.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I look like a thug?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-06-17)

La Connexion Francaise (2017-06-17)

coup de couteau = stab wound

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mange un sandwich de glace.
J'ai un coup de couteau dans ma pied.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-06-17)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I plow under my front lawn and re-plant it to grass that doesn't require a lot of water?

If we were really committed, could we watch every previous episode of Game of Thrones before the beginning of the next season?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished Starcraft II: Heart Of The Swarm this afternoon.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-16)

Today I Learned . . .

By following the instructions I managed to get Kodi/Titanium installed on my Android box.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-06-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a really good day of striking long clubs on the golf course today.  (but I couldn't putt)

I successfully upgraded the software build(s) on my Android TV box using only video instructions from the internet.

My Dad gave me a new golf glove to use.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-06-15)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a section of French books for young readers as Indigo.

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

Blog Question Of The Day

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

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?

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

I hit a home run tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-29)

The Daily Affirmation

We won a tough ball hockey game tonight.

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.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-27)

Today I Learned . . .

Demi Lovato's carrer started on Barney & Friends.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-27)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I buy a new lawn mower?

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-05-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

When is all the losing going to stop?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a nice lunch today that included ice cream.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-05-26)

Today I Learned . . .

I don't know how to fold a dress.

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).

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

Act of Caring (2017-05-16)

Act of Caring 

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

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.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-05-14)

The Daily Affirmation 

Ball hockey was fun tonight.