Friday, March 30, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-30)

La Connexion Francaise

volé = stolen
voie = way
péter = fart
sauter = jump
frérot = little brother

Dénombrement en français

"péter" est mon nouveau mot plus favori.





Thursday, March 29, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-29)

La Connexion Francaise

la douceur = sweetness
un ananas = pineapple
la grenade = pomegranate
la patate douce = sweet potato
la cannelle = cinnamon
en raison de = because of
tel que = such as
le safran = saffron
un boudin = blood sausage
une baraque = shack
le beignets de morue = cod fritters
large = wide
éventail = range
regaler = delight
le palais = palate
la confection = making
ainsi = this way, thus

Dénombrement en français

Ce soupe regale mon palais.




Wednesday, March 28, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-28)

La Connexion Francaise

inconditionnels = devotees, loyals
gustatif = taste
un coq = rooster
corsé = strong
gousse = clove
hacher = chop, mince
peler = peel
un brin = sprig
le persil = parsley
verser = pour
retirer = remove
égoutter = drain
garder = keep
un cocotte = pot
amener = bring
remuer = stir
corriger = correct, adjust

Dénombrement en français

Je vais apprécier ce soupe delicieux.



Tuesday, March 27, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-27)

The Daily Affirmation

My Amazon order is in.

I got my copy of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-27)

La Connexion Francaise

se régaler = to feast
autour de = around
la pâte = dough
verser = pour
un saladier = bowl
creuser = dig
délayer = mix, thin
un fouet = whisk
un grameau = lump
lisse = smooth
sortir = get out
rendre = make
un pinceau = brush
neutre = neutral
le tournesol = sunflower
la poêle = pan
un louche = ladle
un bord = edge
décoller = come off

Dénombrement en français

Je suis dégustant ce soupe delicieux.


Monday, March 26, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my tenth guy for the summer slo-pitch team.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-26)

La Connexion Francaise

subir = subject to
un mets = dishes, foods
renoncer = give up
par ailleurs = in addition
valorisant = promoting
disponsible = available
une panoplie = range
bien sûr = of course
étonner = amaze
le jeu = game
la nouveauté = novelty
étrangère = foreign
fier = proud
un repas = meal
le mil = millet
agrémenté = accompanied
sachez (savoir) = know
bien garni = full
alimentaire = dietary

Dénombrement en français

Ce poche de pizza ne seront pas assez alimentaire.


Sunday, March 25, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-25)

La Connexion Francaise

partout = everywhere
en outre = moreover
au-delà de = beyond
rencontrer = find
pousser = grow
le chêne = oak
le cochon = pig
repérer = locate
groin = snout
ensuite = next, then
régner = reign
goûter = taste
parfaitement = fully
cependant = meanwhile

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas que faire?


Saturday, March 24, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-03-24)

Act of Caring 

I shovelled the wet, sticky snow this morning, even though it was likely to melt over the course of the afternoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-03-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

From where do I find the emotional control, which I have never in my life had, but that society now seems I must have, in addition to control of my body and actions?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished another Game Of Thrones book today.

I bought a new game (Blood Bowl II) that was on sale on Steam today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-24)

La Connexion Francaise

puisque = since
à partir de = from
un foie = liver
une oie = goose
emmagasiner = stock
la graisse = fat
falloir = must (do)
tandis que = while
régir = control
fourrer = fill
un sêjour = stay
une saveur = flavor
liquoreux = sweet wine
pas d'inquiétude = no worry
prévenir = prevent

Dénombrement en français

Je ne veux pas le foie gras.


Friday, March 23, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-23)

The Daily Affirmation

Happiness is ... a dog sitting in your lap for 4 hours.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-03-23)

Today I Learned . . .

It is approximately 490 m to walk completely around the outside of the Marquis Drive Costco.

Fitbit records it as floors if you high-step it through snow.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-23)

La Connexion Francaise

sauront (savoir) = will
une miche = loaf
une gousse = clove
cuiller = spoon
goût = taste
râper = grate
saupoudrer = sprinkle
frotter = scrub
un caquelon = fondue pot
ébullition = boiling
une poignée = handful
amener = bring
allumer = light
tremper = dip
poire = pear

Dénombrement en français

J'aime le goût de lait du chocolat.








Thursday, March 22, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-22)

The Daily Affirmation 

They have Cherry Coke Frosters again at the local Macs.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-03-22)

Today I Learned . . .

I had five frosty mugs in the freezer at work.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-22)

La Connexion Francaise

apprêter = prepare
vaudra (voiloir) = will be worth
gigot = leg
l'agneau = lamb
les os = bones
une botte = bunch
un navet = turnip
poireau = leeks
décortiquer = shell
écosser = shell
une casserole = sauce pan
le four = oven
hacher = chop
farcir = stuff
ficeler = tie up
soigneusement = carefully
l'enduire = coat
a la broche = on a spit
éplucher = peel
une étamine = cheesecloth
enrober = coat
hors = outside

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite aller de hors.







Wednesday, March 21, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-21)

La Connexion Francaise


pour rien = for nothing
garnir = garnish
pâte = dough
demeurer = stay
un régal = treat
hébéter = daze
pâmer = swoon
ravir = delight
devant = over
le palais = palate
la bûche = Yule log
manquer = fail
lécher = lick
approbateurs = approving
attendrir = soften up
provenir = come from
l'âtre = hearth
désuétude =  (fall into) disuse
la papilla = taste buds
une farine = flour
une fécule = starch
un verre = glass
fouetter = whip
mousseux = frothy
étaler = spread
lèchefrite = grease tray
épais = thick
étendre = spread out
selon = according to
sans trop serrer = loosely
un lutin = elf
une hache = ax
un scie = saw
rappeler = remind

Dénombrement en français

Il y avait farine a utilisé dans my chignon.






Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-20)

The Daily Affirmation

I make the best iced tea.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-20)

La Connexion Francaise

réellement = really, actually
bouillier = boil
abaisser = reduce
s'agir = to be
trier = sort
remplir = fil
abîmés = damaged
la rouille = spicy sauce
nourrir = to feed
la rascasse = scorpion fish
l'araignée = spider crab
un rouget grondin = goatfish
une baudroie = monkfish
des cigales de mer = slipper lobsters
les étrilles = small crabs
apporter = bring
grimper = increase
découper = cut
sans cela = without that
déguster = taste, savor
en dessous de = below
un piège = trap

Dénombrement en français

C'est un piège!!

Je souhaite grimper mon temps gratuit.




Monday, March 19, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

I found $5 on the ground during my walk today at lunch.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-19)

La Connexion Francaise

un beigne = doughnut
à partir de = from
cuillère = spoon
pâte = dough
la farine = flour
épaissir = thicken
la muscade = nutmeg
battre = whisk, beat
lentement = slowly
jusqu'à = until
afin que = so that
recouvert(e) = covered
environ = about
un pouce = inch
une friteuse = deep fryer
égoutter = drain
remuer = shake

Dénombrement en français

Je sens mieux apres parlant avec Kaylie.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-03-19)

Today I Learned . . .

In my email I have created folders for 343 separate projects either for jobs we’ve won, lost, or are still opportunities.  8-o

Sucralose is 320-1,000 times sweeter than sucrose (common table sugar).

Sunday, March 18, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I spent the whole afternoon on the couch with the dog.

I enjoyed Tomb Raider.

Act of Caring (2018-03-18)

Act of Caring

I checked the hot tub levels again.  (the chlorine is still low)

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-18)

La Connexion Francaise

serez = will be
étonner = surprise
tendre = give
au sortir de = while leaving
un mets = a dish
aliment = food
à part entière = complete
prêter = lend
la poche = pocket
avérer = prove
épaisser = thickness
serait = would be
cuire = bake
rêver = dream
loisir = leisure
surcroît = additional
eux = themselves
demeurer = remain
levain = yeast
une noix = nuts
froment = wheat

Dénombrement en français

J'aimerais connaitre quelle manger.


Saturday, March 17, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-03-17)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why would you sell a gift card?

Act of Caring (2018-03-17)

Act of Caring 

After having forgotten every day for about a week I finally remembered to empty the cat pail.

I checked the water quality levels on the hot tub this morning.  (the chlorine is low)

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-17)

La Connexion Francaise

préoccuper = alarm
une algue = seaweed
abriter = shelter
riverain = lakeside
en tirer = draw from it
une truite = trout
une perche = sea bass
un brochet = pike
pulluler = multiply
un courant = flow, path
prisé = prized
détente = relaxation
balade = boat
amarrer = moor
abords = surroundings
l'érable = maple tree
le hêtre = beech tree
le peuplier = poplar tree
le frêne = ash tree
attirer = attract

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite attirer plusieurs jouers de slo-pitch to mon equipe.


Friday, March 16, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-03-16)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What exactly is it about ice hockey that leaves me so bone weary?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-16)

The Daily Affirmation

Once again the almotriptan malate pill saved the day.

In a very fast-paced game of Delco hockey today I managed to score 1 goal.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-03-16)

Today I Learned . . .

There is such a thing as a red panda.  It looks like a raccoon or a fox.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-16)

La Connexion Francaise

la profondeur = depth
un croissant = crescent
une virgule = comma
part en part = right through
blague = joke
tracasseries = hassles
un plaisancier = amateur sailor
déguster = savor, tastet
une montre = watch
contenir = contain
la croissance = growth
dont = so
grisâtre = grayish
toutefois = however
rencontrer = meet
un brouillard = fog
tenace = persistent
élever = raise

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite élever mes résultats..


Thursday, March 15, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-03-15)

Act of Caring 

I took out the recycling after installing Holly's windshield wiper.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-03-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do people eat ostrich?  Does it taste like chicken?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-15)

La Connexion Francaise

s'étendre = extend, stretch
mince = thin
un littoral = sea coast
lacustres = lake
s'étirer = stretch
une pirogue = canoe
irons (aller) will go
au delà de = beyond
le long = along
surélevée = above the level, raised
jusqu'à = until, up to
le sens = direction
cependant = however
accidentés = preciptious, rough
un affluent = tributaries
à flanc = on the side, flanked

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un matin occupé.



Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-03-13)

Today I Learned . . .

Body fat scales are not considered to be accurate.  (I agree)

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

We picked up 3 of the 6 players we need today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-13)

La Connexion Francaise

arroser = shower
saisonnière = seasonal
propices = auspicious
balayer = sweep
la floraison = blossoming
pendant = during
pluie = rain
d'ailleurs = incidentally
compter = count
environ = about
retrouver = find
la fougère = fern
marécageuse = swmpy, marshy
se jeter = run into
crustacé = shellfish, crustacean
palétuvier = mangrove
épaisses = thick
dépérir = decline, waste away
plats = flat
bas = low

Dénombrement en français

Mon espirit is bas.  Je suis triste sur mon Apple TV.



Monday, March 12, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-12)

La Connexion Francaise

demeurer = remain
longeant = following
accéder = reach
à mesure que = as
se changer en = turn into
un vague = small wave
se briser = break
en ceinturant = surrounding
littoral = shore
une embarcation = boat
la crevette = shrimp
en s'aventurant = by venturing
dépassant = rising above
garder = keep
surtout = especially
l'ours = bears
l'orignal = moose
un gibier = small game
revendiquer = claim
le rebord = edge
escarpé = steep
environ = about
disponsible = available
rapprocher = get closer
un trou = hole
apercevoir = catch sight of
en poursuivant = by continuing
un chemin = path
étonnant = surprising
une envie = desire

Dénombrement en français

C'est étonnant comment les choses restent les mêmes.

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-03-11)

Act of Caring 

I tried to set up the Apple TV.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-11)

La Connexion Francaise

un point de repère = landmark
environ = around
se jeter = flow
rencontrer = meet
prisé = popular
tailler = cut
surtout = especially
réussir = succeed
un phoque = seal
un marsouin = porpoise
un rorqual = baleen whale
surnommé = nicknamed
de loin = far
au cours de = during
carrément = clearly, straight out
nuire à = harm
la pêche = fishing
abattre = kill
sur-le-champ = immediately
tellement = so
saisissant = striking
une nageoire = fin

Dénombrement en français

Etant le chef suis me provoquant stress.


Saturday, March 10, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

We won the slo-pitch game in convincing fashion.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-10)

La Connexion Francaise

surplomber = overlook
la commune = city
cubes = cubic
altérer = change, alter
sa hauteur = height
oscille = fluctuate
cuvette = interior
étroit = narror
le littoral = sea coast
des marins-pêcheurs = fishermen
des ostréiculteurs = oyster farmers
une carte = map
par la suite = later
s'aventurer = venture
etonner = surprise
constater = see
facétieux = mischevious
atteindre = reach
sportifs = athletic
attaquer = undertake
sueur = sweat

Dénombrement en françai

Je sera sportif dans ma chaussures.

Friday, March 09, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-03-09)

Act of Caring

Even though its late, I'm filling up the hot tub tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-03-08)

Blog Question Of The Day 

When someone takes a dirty Dave in a public washroom, who eventually cleans that up?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I tied my 2018 record for fastest time doing my puzzle today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-09)

La Connexion Francaise

marquer = mark, trace
occidental = western
épicéas = spruce
parsemer = sprinkle
une piste = slope
cueillant = picking
par-ci, par-là = here and there

Dénombrement en français

Je vais faire ma position.



Thursday, March 08, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-08)

The Daily Affirmation

My Amazon orders were in today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-08)

La Connexion Francaise

une plage = beach
entourer = encircle
une mer = sea
entre = between
plutôt = rather
marée = seaside, tide
douce = mild
chaleur = heat
un galet = smooth stone
séduire = seduce, captivate
un saveur = flavor
enfoncer = sink
tiède = warm, lukewarm
un séjour = stay
thalassothérapie = mineral springs
une crique = creek
se promener = walk
contrebas = below
vivifiante = invigorating
repos = rest
allonger = lie down
dévorer = devour
falaise ce craie = chalk cliff

Dénombrement en français

Ma promener va me donner bonheur.


Wednesday, March 07, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I set a record in completing my daily puzzle today.

I lost my water bottle and found it again within 2 hours.

I also found my wayward cheque book.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-07)

La Connexion Francaise

dernier = last
parcourir = cover
cependant = however
compter = count
environ = around, about
remanier = remodel
parmi = among
servir = to be used
tenir en = reside in
en effet = indeed
entre = between
une crue = flood
dont = whose
ainsi = so
tel(le) = such

Dénombrement en français

J'ai perdu un débat ce matin.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-03-07)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why am I stupid?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-03-07)

Today I Learned . . .

The majority, but not all, of the nutrients in an egg are in the yolk.  The egg white has greater amounts of protein, potassium, sodium, riboflavin and niacin but in most regardless the yolk has greater concentrations of nutrients.  The egg white of a typical egg contains 17 calories while the yolk contains 55 calories.

Tuesday, March 06, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

I enjoyed Black Panther.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-03-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

At this point what possible explanation could you have for leaving a Marvel movie before the credits roll?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-06)

La Connexion Francaise

se jeter = flow
tandis que = whereas
š'étendre = stretch
jusqu'à = until, to
par ailleurs = besides
emprunter = take
ainsi = then
convoité = sought-after
une sourire = smile

Dénombrement en français

J'ai manqué une heure de promenader.


Monday, March 05, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-05)

The Daily Affirmation

Someone used their snow blower to do the sidewalk all the way up the block.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-05)

La Connexion Francaise

afin de = in order to
jusqu'à = until
laquel(le) = which
faible = weak
périr  = die, perish
devenir = become
rancouer = resentment
coûter = cost
néanmoins = however
tel que = such as
du côté = as for, on the side
retenir = remember
priver = deprive

Dénombrement en français

Il y a trop neige! Je le n'aime pas.

Sunday, March 04, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-03-04)

Today I Learned . . .

Your Fitbit will still record steps if you're not wearing it on your wrist.

Act of Caring (2018-03-04)

Act of Caring

I finally remembered to change my contact lenses.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-04)

The Daily Affirmation

Picked up a key addition to the summer slo-pitch team this afternoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-03-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

How much should I be able to bench press?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-04)

La Connexion Francaise

pucelle = virgin
au sein de = within
côtoyer = meet
s'étendre = last
revendiquer = proclaim
éviter = avoid
à peine = hardly
le royaume = kingdom
le dauphin = heir
tenter = try
accorder = grant
se trouver = to be located
à partir de = from
enfin = finally
constater = observe
sa foi = her faith
finir par = end up
entacher = taint
un mensonge = lie
comble = height

Dénombrement en français

Je regarde tres fatigue.


Saturday, March 03, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-03-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

Where do I go from here?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-03)

The Daily Affirmation 

I started a new book today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-03)

La Connexion Francaise

se dresser = stand
autour duquel = around which
une reine = queen
ultimes = last
son époux = her husband
signer = represent
avenir = future
marier = marry
fut (être) = was (to be)
éclater = break
auprès = with (here)
le faste = luxury
briller = stand out
caprice = whim
plaire = enjoy
revêtir = cover
les siennes = hers
vis-à-vis = toward
rapporter = say
se nourrir = feed
brûler = burn
à fuir = escape
attiser = light up
la colère = anger
aboutir = to come to
propre = own
cependant = however
secours = help, aid

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas sur la neige.

Friday, March 02, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-03-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does ice hockey kick my ass so hard?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I had two goals and two good assists in Delco hockey today, which was 3 on 3.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-02)

La Connexion Francaise

poser = to locate
rempart = fortified wall
accueillir = shelter
conduire = lead
hétéroclites = mismatched, assorted
étendre = extend
mille = thousand
enciente = wall
š'étirer = stretch
permettre = contribute
étonnantes = amazing
inscrite = registered
un axe = major area
adeptes = followers
le chief-lieu = capital city
soumettre = subdue
assiéger = invade
se rendre = surrender
paisable = peaceful
appartenir = belong to

Dénombrement en français

J'essaie résoudre mon mystère Fitbit sur hockey au glace.



Act of Caring (2018-03-02)

Act of Caring 

I voted in the APEGA election.

Thursday, March 01, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-01)

La Connexion Francaise

lequel = which
ce dernier = the latter
la hauteur = height
la largeur = width
orner = decorate
un pilier = pillar
rappeler = remind
exiger = require
achever = finish
fort(e) = strong
un proche = loved one
un pied = foot, base

Dénombrement en français

J'avais une mauvais matin.  rien n'est allé bien.


Wednesday, February 28, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-02-28)

La Connexion Francaise

donc = so
tel = suck
ainsi = so
la haine = hatred
le mépris = contempt
affranchis = freed
se rajouter = add up
pénuries = shortages
apporter = give
milliers = thousands
lutter = fight
entraîner = cause
centaines = hundreds
la chute = fall

Dénombrement en français

J'espere perdre mon mal de tête.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-02-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I got home after work today in 6 minutes.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-02-27)

La Connexion Francaise

un colon = settler
avide = hungry for
confier = entrust
revendiquer = claim
implanter = establish
quant = as
vers = toward
convoiter = covet
un peau = skin
la lutte = fight
assiéger = lay siege to
plusiers = several
durer = last
sanglante = bloody
cuisant(e) = stinging
remonter = sail up
enrayer = to halt
aisément = easily
se passer = do without

Dénombrement en français

Je me devrais passer de tous ces idées.


Today I Learned . . . (2018-02-27)

Today I Learned . . .

There are 88,551 JPGs on the Delco Projects drive.

If you tap the Home icon on Twitter twice. it takes you to the top of the feed.

Monday, February 26, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-02-26)

Today I Learned . . .

One of my icons, director Kevin Smith, had a heart attack over night.  He is 47.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-02-26)

La Connexion Francaise

nommer = to name
pousser = to grow
alors = then, at that time
se disputer = to argue
proche = close
ainsi = so
renommée = reputation
tuer = to kill
désormais = henceforth, from now on
jusqu'à = until
fut (être) = was
le berceau = birthplace
réfléchir = to think
appartenir à = to belong to
se mêler à = to mix with

Dénombrement en français

Devrais-je acheter deux maillots?

Sunday, February 25, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-02-25)

Today I Learned . . .

As an average, 36,000 Americans die a year of the flu.

Act of Caring (2018-02-25)

Act of Caring

I emptied the hot tub in preparation of it being fixed.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-02-25)

The Daily Affirmation

We won our ball hockey playoff game tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-02-25)

La Connexion Francaise

le drapeau = flag
une milice = militia
se constitue = set up
une cocarde = badge
se rendre = go to
ajouter = add
réunir = gather
agencer = lay out
remettre = honor
auquel = which
reprendre = retake
le coq gaulois = the Gallic rooster
brandir = brandish
établir = establish
faire de = make

Dénombrement en français

Je sera ambitieux aujourd-hui.

Saturday, February 24, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-02-24)

La Connexion Francaise

un motif = pattern
ère = era
le lys = lily
un sceau = seal
un évêque = bishop
à partir du = from
un écu = shield
frapper = stamp
à partir = from
raconter = tell
cacher = hide
en fait = actually
vers = toward
échapper = escape
orner = decorate
un blason = coat of arms, blazon
soucieux = worried
une guérison = recovery
attribués = awarded

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fatigue car le hockey du glace.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-02-23)

Today I Learned . . .

It takes 5 minutes to walk from my office to SaskTel Centre.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-02-23)

La Connexion Francaise

une diffusion = broadcast
le milieu = middle
de soustraire = withdraw
entreprendre = underrtake
comper = include
désormais = from now on
lier = link
appuis = support
dorénavant = henceforth
mettre = highlight
defiler = parade
déménager = move
détruire = destroy
rallier = rejoin
les intervenants = persons involved

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai déménagé assez ce matin.


Thursday, February 22, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-02-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I love Cheezies!

La Connexion Francaise (2018-02-22)

La Connexion Francaise

un personnage = character
incarner = embody
un ouvrier tisserand, un canut = silk worker
autrement = other
le chômage = unemployment
se reconvertir = switch to
forain = fair ground
subvenir = provide
afin de = in order to
d'antan = of yesteryear
un clin d'oeil = wink
diriger = direct
enfiler = put on
fendu = cracked
une fossette = dimple
entouré = surrounded
le cordonnier = shoemaker
bavarde = talkative person, chatterbox

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas un personnage qui incarne le bavarde.


Wednesday, February 21, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-02-21)

The Daily Affirmation 

We finished yet another Marvel series tonight.  This time, The Punisher.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-02-21)

La Connexion Francaise

proposer = offer
constituer = to be
s'agir = to be
une gare = train station
le mobilier = furniture
combler = fill
flâner = stroll
une poutre = beam
un tuyau = pipe
abriter = shelter
une dizaine = about ten
un millier = thousand
réunir = assemble, reunite
lier = link
rappeler = remind

Dénombrement en français

Je va flâne apres lirant mes livres.


Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-02-20)

Today I Learned . . .

Pigs can swim.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-02-20)

La Connexion Francaise

une strophe - stanza
produire = play
convoiter = covet
le émoi = emotion
une âme = soul
éprouver = to put
entendre = agree
une poésie = poem
cistre = old mandolin
mousser = promote

Dénombrement en français

Devrais-j'appelle le dépanneur de spa?


Monday, February 19, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-02-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a surprise on the start of slo-pitch recruiting.

Act of Caring (2018-02-19)

Act of Caring 

I drained the hot tub, turned it around to acquire access to the service panel and filled it back up.  (it still doesn't work)

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-02-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do Safeway prescription labels have to be put on with such persistent glue?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-02-19)

La Connexion Francaise

la plupart = most
se tenir = keep oneself
les interprètes = singers
prétention = ambition
depouillé = simple
véhiculer = promote
lié à = linked to
se dérouler = take place
un carcan = constraint
perdurer = last
encore = still
ainsi = thereby, thus
un sous-sol = basement
couler = flow

Dénombrement en français

C'est froid dans le sous-sol.


Sunday, February 18, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-02-18)

The Daily Affirmation

The Dekes won playoff round #1 and I had an assist.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-02-18)

Today I Learned . . .

My Fitbit charger is really fussy about the source power it gets from the USB port.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-02-18)

La Connexion Francaise

se divertir = for entertainment
concevoir = design
vers = around
accorder = agree
lier = link
profane = secular
toutefois = however
s'agir = to be about
plupart = most
par la suite = thereafter
en plein air = outdoors
délaisser = abandon
à partir = from
décliner = propose
champêtre = rustic
remplies de = full of
quipropos = misunderstandings
un sot = silly person
aborder = address
apparaître = see
époque = time
laisser = give
la trempe = calibre
sentier = path
de nos jours = these days
metteur en scène = director

Dénombrement en français

Je décline aller en pleir air avec le chien.  C'est bien mais froid.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-02-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Would it be wrong to give my dog and entire McDonalds hash brown?