Tuesday, December 12, 2017

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

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I sign up for the full NLL TV package?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

The statement on my credit card is a $38.45 cashback credit.

Monday, December 11, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-10)

La Connexion Francaise

regorge de = packed with
se priver = to deprive oneself
à humer = smell
envoûtant = captivating
qu'ils semblent = they look like
à partir de = from
foncés = dark, brown
parmi = among
semble = seem
dénicher = track down
grâce à = thanks to

Dénombrement en français

Grâce à trop pilules, j'ai fatigue.


Sunday, December 10, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I went to the Blades game on Teddy Bear Toss Day and they won!

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why did Luke use the Jedi mind trick on the Rancor?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-10)

La Connexion Francaise

tellement = so much
hanter = haunt
houleux = controversial
telles que = such as
galette = cookie
le moine = monk
en plus = moreover
à couper le souffle = breathtaking
éblouir = blind
ravir = delight
se rendre = to go to

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd-hui cependant, j'ai fatigue.


Saturday, December 09, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-09)

The Daily Affirmation 

I hit all my Fitbit goals ... and today meant hitting 7 of 7 days being active on Fitbit ... and I did 10 of 10 hours of 250 steps!!

Act of Caring (2017-12-09)

Act of Caring 

I climbed up on the stair rail and found the end of the strand of lights so the outdoor colored lights could be on for Christmas.

I called CAA and straightened out the misunderstanding about my membership and payment.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-09)

La Connexion Francaise

s'extasier = to be raptured, to rave about
raffinée = refined
dorénavant = from now on
pouvoir = power
être fiers = be proud
prime = premium
biais = angle
rancart = aside
moitié du = half of
en faisant = by doing
cependant = however
échapper = escape
ailleurs = elsewhere

Dénombrement en français

Holly a fatigué.  Cependant je suis ambitieux.

Friday, December 08, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-12-08)

Today I Learned . . .

The top two ingredients in dry shampoo are butane and propane.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-08)

La Connexion Francaise

la faire connaître = introduce
désormais = from now on, henceforth
à tous ceux = to all of those
boulettes = meatballs
arroser = cover
retombées = repurcussions
malgré = despite
échec = failure, defeat
cuistants = bitter

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas cuistants ce matin.


Thursday, December 07, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-07)

La Connexion Francaise

sortir = remove, end
remplie de = full of
fait partie = is a part of
méprisante = contemptuous
endgendrer = generate
la façon = way
aborder = approach
subir = undergo

Dénombrement en français

C'est trop froid ici.  Je dois porter mes mitaines!


Wednesday, December 06, 2017

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

Blog Question Of The Day

Why would they have a lizard in the garbage compactor on a space station?

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

Today I Learned . . .

The wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because its the only finger with a vein that goes directly to the heart.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-06)

La Connexion Francaise

remonter = date back to
répandre = spread
jusqu'à = until
autant = so much
le brio = brilliance
sapin = fir tree
féerique = enchanted
la cannelle = cinnamon
châtaigne = chestnut
autour de = around
manteau = coat
déborder = overflow
bougie = candle
bibelot = ornament
mitaines = fingerless gloves
moufles = mittens
emmener = bring
prévoir = schedule/provide
bonheur = happiness

Dénombrement en français

Emmenez mes moufles!


Monday, December 04, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-12-04)

Today I Learned . . .

Alex Ovechkin has grey hair.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-04)

La Connexion Francaise

lieu = place
évoquer = talk about. recall
selon = according to
auparavant = beforehand
embaucher = hired
déverser = dump, drop
vider = empty
amener = bring
le moût = must, crushed grapes
la cuve = tank
moindre = lesser
comporter = include
ailleurs = elsewhere
en ravanche = on the other hand
cela = it
déclencher = cause, trigger

Dénombrement en français

Je vendange les poirs et les pommes non les raisins.


The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-04)

The Daily Affirmation

We got an extension on the latest major project for which we are preparing a proposal.

Found out we won yet another major, tight timeline, proposal today.

On an excellent performance from AJ Green I won my NFL fantasy match-up.

Sunday, December 03, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-03)

The Daily Affirmation 

Happiness is ... an afternoon of gaming alone with a cat in your lap.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-03)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I need a Q-Ray?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-03)

La Connexion Francaise

hivernage = winter
le carême = Lent
laquelle = which
parcourir = cover
endroit = place
surtout = above all
rester = remain
recevoir = welcome
accueillant = welcoming
lorsque = when
grandir = grow up
racine = root
la chaire = meat
devoir = must
peine = risk

Dénombrement en français

 Il y avait brouillard de hiver ce matin.


Saturday, December 02, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-12-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a new computer?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-02)

La Connexion Francaise

enfoncer = get into
êtroites = narrow
ruelle = alleyway
abriter = shelter
tenir = keep
aux alentours = surrounding areas
à côté de = next to
peson = scale
ciré = raincoat
ailleurs = elsewhere
fripe = second hand clothes
brousse = bush
hebdomadaire = weekly
avoisinant = neighbouring
bétail = cattle
gargote = cheap restaurant

Dénombrement en français

C'est trop froid porter un ciré.

Friday, December 01, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-12-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored two goals in Delco hockey today and made a couple of other nice plays.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-12-01)

La Connexion Francaise

presque = nearly
étendue = areas/stretches
recueiller = reflect
lieu = place
à travers = across
parmi = among
lignes = linens
renfermer = contain
ciatrisantes = healing
parme = mauve
autrefois = in the past
pousser = grow
d'abord = first of all
plus fin = more subtle
grossier = rough
plutôt = rather
de nos jours = nowadays

Dénombrement en français

Je suis instable.  Je souhaite choses etait différent.

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

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do so many vendors and services on the internet want you to take a survey?

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a new laptop?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-30)

The Daily Affirmation

The project we thought we might have lost, we won.  And then we won another one in the same afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-30)

La Connexion Francaise


lorsque = when
engougement = infatuation
chute = fall

Dénombrement en français

Je suis meilleur ajourd'hui.


Wednesday, November 29, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-29)

La Connexion Francaise

laïc = layman
lors = then

Dénombrement en français

Je ne lis pas proprement.


Tuesday, November 28, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-28)

La Connexion Francaise

coucher = sleep
rendre = return
vides = empty
redouter = dread
grignoter = snack
suivre = follow
presque = almost
pourvu = let's hope

Dénombrement en français

Pourvu je ne dcoute pas demain.


The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I won my Yahoo fantasy football matchup for last week.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I have to let things bother me?

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-26)

Today I Learned . . .

The Lawson Heights Safeway closes at 9 PM on Sunday.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-26)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got my yellow Tupperware water bottle back!

At 11:02 PM I completed all my Fitbit goals.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-26)

La Connexion Francaise

empecher = prevent

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini le livre francais sur Roan de Star Wars!

Saturday, November 25, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-25)

The Daily Affirmation

Supper tonight - stuffed chicken in garlic parmesan cream sauce with a black forest croissant for dessert - was fantastic.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I live a conflict-free existence?

In a fight, could I defeat a bear?

How much wine would I have to make to have a bona fide winery?

Are there good games one can play on an iPad?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-25)

La Connexion Francaise

enflée = swollen
soulager = relieve
cogner = bump
poing = fist
voler = steal
horaire = schedule

Dénombrement en français

J'ai me blessé.

Friday, November 24, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored the first goal of Delco hockey today.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-24)

La Connexion Francaise

pris = taken
rachater = redem
blague = joke
oser = dare
grogner = grunt

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas tres bien lu.


Thursday, November 23, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-23)

Today I Learned . . .

Your Steam game download pauses when you're actively playing a game.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you use a mouse with an iPad?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-23)

La Connexion Francaise

resoudre = solve
aisance = ease
vedette = star
chauve = bald

Dénombrement en français

Je suis preque chauve.


Wednesday, November 22, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-22)

La Connexion Francaise

tellement = so much

Dénombrement en français

Mon emballage de sandwich a besoin des légumes.


Tuesday, November 21, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-21)

The Daily Affirmation

Justice League was great!

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-21)

La Connexion Francaise

perte = loss
même = same, even
tant pis = never mind

Dénombrement en français

Roan est réussi!



Monday, November 20, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

In my first soccer action of the winter we came away with a tie.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-20)

La Connexion Francaise

cachette = hideout
rater = miss
dedans = inside

Dénombrement en français

Je suis loin derrière.


Sunday, November 19, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I know its actually a small thing but I had 10/10 hours and hit all my Fitbit goals.

Act of Caring (2017-11-19)

Act of Caring 

I did the dishes, some laundry including the bedding and took the garbage out today.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-19)

Today I Learned . . .

How To Right Click On A Macbook

My favorite is clicking with two fingers.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-19)

La Connexion Francaise

tricher = cheat
remporter = win
renvoyer = return
peau = skin
eviter = avoid
perdante = losing

Dénombrement en français

Je suis nerveux sur le jeu Rider.

Saturday, November 18, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-18)

La Connexion Francaise

eteindre = switch off

Dénombrement en français

C'est le jour de Rush!

Friday, November 17, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-17)

La Connexion Francaise

vomir = throw up
cible = target

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de thé glacé pour mon bureau.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-17)

The Daily Affirmation

Someone found the lanyard/ID tag that until last night I didn't know I'd lost!

I got 10/10 hours and completed all my goals for the day.

Thursday, November 16, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-16)

La Connexion Francaise

verrer = see
lieux = places
mener = lead

Dénombrement en français




The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 10/10 hours today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is it possible to get a miniature version of a hair dryer?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-16)

The Daily Affirmation 

My latest (Christmas) jersey order is on its way!

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-15)

Today I Learned . . .

You can use a hair dryer to make it easier to remove a sticker.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-15)

La Connexion Francaise

agir = to act
surtout = mostly

Dénombrement en français

J'ai manqué deux heures de marchant ce matin.


Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I shop at Costco?

Do I buy all the 2017/18 Rush jerseys?

What do you do when your Blu-Ray+DVD+Digital Copy, digital copy code doesn't work?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-14)

La Connexion Francaise

capuchon = cap
travers = through
parie = bet

Dénombrement en français

Il vent et c'est froid sur my promenade aujourd-hui.


Monday, November 13, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I will win NFL fantasy football this week.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I read the Qur'an?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-13)

La Connexion Francaise

désolé = sorry
virer = fire
attraper = catch
assommer = knock out

Dénombrement en français

Je me suis encore enfermé hors de la maison.


Sunday, November 12, 2017

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is it okay to hit me?

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

I destroyed my personal best on my daily jigsaw puzzle today.

We won the ball hockey game today in convincing fashion.

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-12)

Today I Learned . . .

Amazon ships on a Sunday.  (and a holiday Sunday no less)

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-12)

La Connexion Francaise

mener = conduct
valoir = be worth
rabaisser = belittle
tenir = hold

Dénombrement en français

Ce ñ'était pas très froid ce matin.


Saturday, November 11, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-11)

La Connexion Francaise

 efficace = effective
degueu = yucky
pelleter = shovel56iq

Dénombrement en français

j'ai pelleté le neige ce matin.

Friday, November 10, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-11-10)

Act of Caring

It meant being tragically behind schedule this morning but I got my morning workout in finally.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a nice goal in Delco hockey this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-10)

La Connexion Francaise

trébucher = stumble
soulager = relieve
choc = shock
cabosser = dent
étonner = astound
collant = tights

Dénombrement en français

J'acheté le album "Reputation" par Taylor Swift.

Thursday, November 09, 2017

Act of Caring (2017-11-09)

Act of Caring

I took out the cat box and the laundry garbage tonight.

More Christmas gifts have been purchased.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-09)

La Connexion Francaise

epreuve = test
saut = jump
sueur = sweat

Dénombrement en français

J'avais sueur ce matin.

Wednesday, November 08, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-11-08)

Today I Learned . . .

Physicists claim to have found the Higgs Boson.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished my book on infinity.

I successfully completed 10/10 hours today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2017-11-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can every word be used in a sentence?

Would an alien be baffled by a human with tattoos, piercings or who professed to be transgender?

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-08)

La Connexion Francaise

rire = laugh
là-bas = over there
décevoir = disappoint
faibles = low
unir = unite
perte = loss
toit = rooftop

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de le pilules.


Tuesday, November 07, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-07)

La Connexion Francaise

affronter = face
sauter = jump
effrayant = scary
canapé = couch
tenir = hold

Dénombrement en français

Je suis obsédée avec les pensées mauvais.


Monday, November 06, 2017

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

Today I Learned . . .

Dog boots are available in sizes from XS to XL.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-05)

La Connexion Francaise

épreuves = hardship
étincelles = sparks
mouiller = wet

Dénombrement en français

Le Wookie histoire était drôle.


The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I won hockey and basketball in Yahoo fantasy sports last week.

At the end of the day I have also won Yahoo football.

Sunday, November 05, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-05)

La Connexion Francaise

loger = house
parmi = among

Dénombrement en français

J'ai dormi longtemps.


Saturday, November 04, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-04)

The Daily Affirmation

We won our first indoor slo-pitch game of the season.  And we played 7 innings.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-04)

La Connexion Francaise

été = summer
enfin = finally
escadron = squadron
atterri = landed
cesse = constantly
dortoir = dormitory
sauter = jump

Dénombrement en français

Le chien sauté dans le neige.

Thursday, November 02, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I have finished another Game Of Thrones book.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-02)

La Connexion Francaise

taquiner = tease
alors = so

Dénombrement en français

Le Mustang est disparu.


Wednesday, November 01, 2017

La Connexion Francaise (2017-11-01)

La Connexion Francaise

arroser = water
recoltes = crops
plaindre = complain
sympas = nice

Dénombrement en français

Il y avait une souris dans ma voiture.

The Daily Affirmation (2017-11-01)

The Daily Affirmation

In a surprise turn of events I discovered that Kansas City's defence, in the Monday Night Football game, delivered enough points for me to win fantasy football for the week on NFL.com.

Act of Caring (2017-11-01)

Act of Caring

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

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

The Daily Affirmation (2017-10-31)

The Daily Affirmation

The wine experiment has been successful!

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-31)

Today I Learned . . .

The Cleveland Browns are owned by the owner of the Pilot Flying J enterprise.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-31)

La Connexion Francaise

relâche = released
pourtant = however
loin = far
chasseur = hunter

Dénombrement en français

C'est Halloween.


Monday, October 30, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-30)

Today I Learned . . .

When terraforming your map in Cities: Skyline, it seems to make a difference if the game is paused or not, whether it will let you place a new item on remodelled ground.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-30)

La Connexion Francaise

partout = all over

Dénombrement en français

Je dois nettoyer mon chandail.


Sunday, October 29, 2017

Today I Learned . . . (2017-10-29)

Today I Learned . . .

They still have 94 octane gas at the Lawson Heights Husky gas station.

La Connexion Francaise (2017-10-29)

La Connexion Francaise

reussir = succeed
tour = tower

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini un autre livre.