Monday, October 02, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-02)

Today I Learned . . .

Humans share 50% of their DNA with bananas.

Act of Caring (2017-010-02)

Act of Caring

I got the winter slo-pitch team registered this evening.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-02)

The Daily Affirmation

The hot tub works again!

At the wire  I got the last names I wanted for my slo-pitch roster.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-02)

La Connexion Francaise

envers = towards
ride = wrinkled
enseigner = teach
plein = full
soulever = raise

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite manger mon dejeuner.


Sunday, October 01, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

All evidence suggests that I've fixed the hot tub myself, without having to call a repair man.

Act of Caring (2017-010-01)

Act of Caring

I finished setting up the hot tub and cleaning up the basement.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-01)

La Connexion Francaise

presque = almost
dortoir = dormitory

Dénombrement en français

Je dois terminer mes tâches.


Saturday, September 30, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-09-30)

Act of Caring

After weeks of procrastinating, I pumped out the hot tub this morning/afternoon.

To get ahead of next year's resolution, I fertilized the front lawn this afternoon.

An attempt was made to clean up all the ground pears, stymied only by the weight of so many refuse pears.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-30)

La Connexion Francaise

plein = full
écusson = shield
tisser = weave

Dénombrement en français

Zoe ne veut pas promenader ce matin.

Je lit beaucoup plus en Anglais.

Friday, September 29, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

I scored a goal in my inaugural game of the 2017/18 Delco hockey season.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-29)

La Connexion Francaise

dont = whose
lame = blade
champ = field
façon = way

Dénombrement en français

Je ne vais pas à Le Centre Sasktel ce soir.


Thursday, September 28, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-28)

Today I Learned . . .

Baseballs are still stitched by hand.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Baseball's are stitched by hand!?!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-28)

La Connexion Francaise

marmonner = mumble
mentir = lie

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas mensonge.


Wednesday, September 27, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-27)

La Connexion Francaise

confier = entrust
echouer = fail
attirer = attract
ci-joint = attached
dépliant = leaflet

Dénombrement en français

Roan est devenir un Jedi!

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-09-26)

Act of Caring

I fixed the light outside the front door tonight, even replacing the bolt I lost in the process.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-26)

Today I Learned . . .

Steven Spielberg receives 2.5% of the profit on Star Wars based on a bet between the filmmaker and George Lucas.

The chemical formula for citric acid is C6H8O7.

Black beans can pass through the entire digestive tract completely intact.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-26)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I buy discount, knock-off sneakers from China?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-26)

La Connexion Francaise

pire = worst
benne = skip
déçus = disappointed
vole = stolen
abonnement = subscription
fichu = damn

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-il que j'ai peine lire francais quelque jours et non autres?

Monday, September 25, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-09-25)

Act of Caring

I got my entire list of chores finished with time to spare.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-25)

La Connexion Francaise

plupart = mostly
consacrer = devote
lessive = laundry detergent
poussière = dust
marre = fed up
pelleter = shovel
bouse = dung

Dénombrement en français





Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

How old does something have to be before it becomes a classic?

Sunday, September 24, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I won fantasy baseball again.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-24)

La Connexion Francaise

parier = bet

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui, je regarde le football on televiseur.

Saturday, September 23, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-23)

La Connexion Francaise

lointaine = distant
dérape = slips
corvées = chores
hâte = haste

Dénombrement en français

Je suis lire my livre nouveau sur Star Wars!

Friday, September 22, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-22)

La Connexion Francaise

coupe-bise = weatherstripping
combler = fill in
conçu = designed
agrafles = staple
lorsque = when
étanchéité = sealing
gauchit = warp
jusqu'à = until
pomme de douche = showerhead

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini mon livre francais sur bricolege.


Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-09-20)

Act of Caring 

It was 10 o'clock but I still cycled the dishwasher.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-20)

La Connexion Francaise

vitre = window
fournir = provide
tendre = stretch
vers = towards
pli = fold

Dénombrement en français

J'aurai une mal de tête ce après midi.

Je souhaite je pourrait type l'accents francais.



Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-20)

Today I Learned . . .

In AutoCAD (P&ID 2017) hitting Ctrl-F will toggle OSNAP (Object Snap) on and off.

The large tattoo on Christy Mack's back is of a large, old-fashioned schooner.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-19)

La Connexion Francaise

coussin = cushion
capuchon = cap

Dénombrement en français

Il pleut très fort


Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

How early in the day can one order a pizza?

Monday, September 18, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-09-18)

Act of Caring

I kick-started the last push for recruiting on ball hockey and slo-pitch tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-18)

La Connexion Francaise

calfeutrage = caulking
partout = all over
soigneusement = carefully
embout = tip
tenir = hold
bouche-pour = wood filler
grenier = attic

Dénombrement en français

Ma maison n'a pas un grenier.


Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-18)

Today I Learned . . .

They no longer have 94 octane gas at Husky.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Instead of signing up for random, free Yahoo/NFL/internet fantasy sports, should I be collecting my own group of people and doing closed fantasy leagues?

Do I need a brown dress shirt?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-18)

The Daily Affirmation

By installing the system software again for Duet Display on my work computer, I got myself a fifth monitor operational again.  This is the first time back at this capacity in months.

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy jerseys?

Could you drive 400 km/h on the highway to Edmonton?  To Regina?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-17)

The Daily Affirmation

With a final two floor climbed I completed my 5/5 Fitbit daily goals.

Act of Caring (2017-09-17)

Act of Caring 

Today I have:

*  Taken out the recycling.
*  Prepped the wine making.
*  Cycled the dishwasher.

I finally bought the pump I need to empty/re-fill the hot tub.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-17)

Today I Learned . . .

The new Kingsman movie comes out this Friday.

Spiderman: Homecoming comes out on October 17.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-17)

La Connexion Francaise

baisser = lower
réglage = setting
accroître = increase
sceller = seal

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas appris beaucoup francais aujourd'hui.


Saturday, September 16, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-16)

Today I Learned . . .

There is such a thing as a 12 TB hard drive.

Act of Caring (2017-09-16)

Act of Caring

I did all my laundry and I started the dishwasher.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-16)

La Connexion Francaise

amorcer = prime
virage = turn
escient = advisedly
partager = share
coûts = costs
bannies = banned
baisser = lower
pellicule = film
foutue = damn

Dénombrement en français

Nous sommes allés faire une longue promenade.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is a migraine hangover a real thing?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-16)

The Daily Affirmation

There is something intensely gratifying about having a pet want to sit on you.

Friday, September 15, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-15)

La Connexion Francaise

courroie = belt
étagère = shelf
empêcher = prevent

Dénombrement en français

Je ne porte pas un courroie aujourd'hui.


Thursday, September 14, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need a new jersey site?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-14)

La Connexion Francaise

loquet = latch
tiroir = drawer
autoverrouillables = self-locking
gabarit = template
placard = closet
loin = far
menotte = manacle
mèche = bit
visser = to screw
fermoir = clasp

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mangé trois tranche au pizza et cinq ailes poulet.


Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-14)

Today I Learned . . .

Selena Gomez had a kidney transplant.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I want and/or need a new iPhone X?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-13)

La Connexion Francaise

ramper = crawl
fouiner = snoop
partout = all over
accroupir = crouch
durs = hard
serrure = lock
doter = endow
puissant = powerful
jusqu'a = until
verrouiller = lock
cache-prises = outlet covers
prêt = ready
repérer = spot

Dénombrement en français

Je réponds l'email seulement ce matin.


Tuesday, September 12, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-12)

La Connexion Francaise

gâter = spoil
serrure = lock
épaisse = thick
pêne = bolt
ressort = spring

Dénombrement en français

Je peut changer la poignée de ma porte.


Monday, September 11, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I respond to situations where my rec sports teams are in need of players and I have zero to negative enthusiasm for recruiting?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-11)

La Connexion Francaise

égoïne = handsaw
boîte = box
cacher = hide
décaper = scour
déchets = waste
pinceau = brush
tremper = soak
surtout = mostly
lorsque = when
gondoler = warp

Dénombrement en français

Je ressens que je suis faux sur tout aujourd'hui.

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy the final, Protoss, campaign for Starcraft 2 right now?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-10)

La Connexion Francaise

cimaise = chair rail
repérer = identify
fur = as
fendre = split
d'abord = first
gabarit = template
onglet = tab
appuyer = support
suivant = following
fente = slot
lambris = panelling
dicter = dictate
pochoir = stencil

Dénombrement en français

Devrais-je acheter une nouveau jeu du l'ordinateur?

Saturday, September 09, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I played a fantastic round of golf today.

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

Blog Question Of The Day 

How do I look for cheap games on Steam?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-09)

La Connexion Francaise

mijoteuse = slow cooker
cimaise = picture rail
caisson = box

Dénombrement en français

J'ai recyclé mon bouteilles.


Friday, September 08, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-09-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can I burn 175 more calories today just sitting on the couch?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-08)

La Connexion Francaise

moulures = trim
teindre = dye

Dénombrement en français

Le mijoteuse lasagne au besoin travail.


The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

I love oatmeal for breakfast.

Act of Caring (2017-09-08)

Act of Caring

I cleaned all the mud streaks off the rear windscreen on the Porsche this morning.

Thursday, September 07, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-09-07)

Act of Caring

I picked up pears again tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I completed 10/10 hours with 250 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-07)

La Connexion Francaise

penture = hinge
selon = according to
placage = plating
pue = stinks
parmi tant = among

Dénombrement en français

Ma nourriture est trop chaud!


Wednesday, September 06, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-09-06)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up all the ground pears tonight.  I also did up all the dishes.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I love Cherry Coke squishies.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-06)

La Connexion Francaise

sourire = smile
pentures = hinges
partir = leave
bords = edges

Dénombrement en français

Quelqu'un est accaparant le salle de bain!


Tuesday, September 05, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-05)

The Daily Affirmation 

New Archer episodes!

All signs point to my having fixed my sleeping bag zipper problem myself.  #proud

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-05)

Today I Learned . . .

7-Up actually has more calories than Coca-Cola or Pepsi.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-05)

La Connexion Francaise

flottant = floating
éraflure = scratch
dessus = above
au sous-sol = in the basement
béton = concrete
d'abord = first
feutre = felt
pare = firewall
rez-de-chaussée = ground floor
dilater = expand
usine = factory
clou = nail
rainure = groove
glisser = slip
languette = tongue
decaler = shift
cales = shims
bouger = move
garde-robe = closet
parfois = sometimes
défi = challenge
dessous = below
dos = back
motif = pattern

Dénombrement en français

Je ne mange pas mon avoine ce matin.  Je ne suis pas heureux.


Monday, September 04, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-04)

La Connexion Francaise

rayer = to strike
creuser = to dig
chimique = chemical
gants = gloves
assouplisseur = softener
nocive = harmful
tuyau = pipe

Dénombrement en français

Nous sommes allés sur une long marche chien.


Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-04)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a house on Rowles Road that has a display case on a post in the front yard.  In the case are many paperback books.  The case says they are free to enjoy.

Sunday, September 03, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-03)

La Connexion Francaise

poils = fur
court = short
manche = handle
seau = bucket
équerre = square
escabeau = stool

Dénombrement en français

Ma bras est mal.

Saturday, September 02, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-09-02)

Today I Learned . . .

Wilson Fisk was originally Spider-Man's enemy.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-09-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I figured out how to get my Facebook game working again.

Act of Caring (2017-09-02)

Act of Caring

Being the beginning of a month, I changed my contact lenses this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-02)

La Connexion Francaise

tuiles = roof tiles
soin = care
aéré = airy
frotter = rub
laine = wool
rouille = rust
apprêt = primer

Dénombrement en français

Je prends soin avec mes animaux de compagnie.

Friday, September 01, 2017

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

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you get Netflix original content on an Android box?

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

Today I Learned . . .

Lemmings do not commit mass suicide.  They are susceptible to cycles of wide population fluctation, on an apparently regular pattern, but the exact cause is not known.  The evidence for them jumping from a cliff is not thought to be mass suicide by a migratory pattern where the solitary animals are looking for new space to achieve independence, even if it is a across a body of water.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-09-01)

La Connexion Francaise

nuisible = harmful
eviter = to avoid
gratter = to scratch
gouttes = drops
toiles= paintings
vaut = worth
apprêt = primer
découper = cut
essorage = spinning
plutôt = rather

Dénombrement en français

Devrais-je peindre mes murs?


Thursday, August 31, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-31)

The Daily Affirmation 

LUBED

Today I Learned . . . (2017-08-31)

Today I Learned . . .

Kaylie got her new, white Jeep from her father after a summer of searching.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-31)

La Connexion Francaise

folie = madness
agencer = match
devoir = must
entraxe = spacing
évier = sink
ecrou = nut
fuite = leak

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est ma folie?


Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-31)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I have a responsibility to help people with the same mental health difficulties as me?

Who are my people?

When was the last time I try felt exultory?

How much weight can I lose if I move to daily weight-lifting sessions?

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-08-30)

Today I Learned . . .

I still have an old-fashioned PS/2 mouse.  And an even older-fashioned serial mouse, my very first  mouse.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-30)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I play soccer tomorrow?

Act of Caring (2017-08-30)

Act of Caring 

I cleaned up all the little bits of paper on the floor this morning.

I got Holly's old computer set up so that we can transfer her files off it and eventually ship the box off for disposal.

While setting up the computer I got the motivation to clean up the stain on the carpet in the corner.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

I have miraculously completely 10/10 hours with 250 steps each.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-30)

La Connexion Francaise

poignée = handle
agace = annoyed
dissimule = conceals
apparaît = appears

Dénombrement en français

La vérité est révélée.


Tuesday, August 29, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

Spider-Man: Homecoming was a delight.

The trial of videos in the collection I'm searching for is getting colder but I found another one tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-08-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are some people terrible at driving?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-29)

La Connexion Francaise

partager = to share
fuites = leaks
cuve = tank
manette = controller
empêcher = prevent
surtout = mostly
gaspillage = waste
lâche = loose
tendue = stretched

Dénombrement en français

Surtout j'aime partager.


Monday, August 28, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-08-28)

Act of Caring

I took out the recycling, unloaded and then re-loaded the dishwasher.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-28)

La Connexion Francaise

tenir = to hold
monture = mount
brancher = connect
tandis = while
dorée = golden
enrouler = wrap
ferrure = fitting
entortiller = twist
bout = end

Dénombrement en français

Je tiens le monture tandis c'est dorée enrouter et entortiller le fils autour le bout.


Sunday, August 27, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-08-27)

The Daily Affirmation

Guns ... and ... Roses!!!

Today I Learned . . . (2017-08-27)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a subset of the modern human animal that can NOT sit still.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-08-27)

La Connexion Francaise

carrément = outright
trépassé = deceased
laiton = brass

Dénombrement en français

Le francais était facile aujourd'hui.