Sunday, April 29, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-29)

La Connexion Francaise

déçu = disappointed
pincer = pinch
presser = hurry
corvées = chores
aperçus = previews
honte = shame
navette = shuttle bus

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas bien ce matin.  Je suis lent et j'ai un mal de poitrine.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-04-29)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I own anything that I would be willing to part with, for the paltry sum a person might ofter for it, if I suggested it was for sale?

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-04-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why am I getting light headed so often lately?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-28)

The Daily Affirmation

The Rush squeaked out a win tonight.

Act of Caring (2018-04-28)

Act of Caring

All before noon on a Saturday I emptied the dishwasher, the cat box and put away my laundry.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-28)

La Connexion Francaise

tard = late
nouilles = noodles
fait = fact

Dénombrement en français

Ce matin est calme.


Friday, April 27, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-04-27)

Act of Caring

I voted in the APEGS election.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-27)

La Connexion Francaise

hâte = haste
même = even
débrouiller = fend
époustoufler = flabbergast
gênant = embarassing

Dénombrement en français

Je suis contrarié par le tournoi.


Thursday, April 26, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-26)

La Connexion Francaise

habitué = used to
hier = yesterday
grognon = grouchy
soulignant = stressing
féliciter = congratulate
avis = view
relâcher = release
apporter = bring
dortoir = dormitory

Dénombrement en français

Mon test ne vais pas bien.


Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-04-25)

Today I Learned . . .

I got 6 hours of playback time out of my Aukey Bluetooth earphones.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-25)

La Connexion Francaise

emmener = bring
lourd = heavy
presque = almost

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de un plan.


Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-04-24)

Today I Learned . . .

The correct tire pressure for a 2001 Porsche Boxster is 36 psi (rear) and 29 psi (front).

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-24)

La Connexion Francaise

vacheries = cowsheds
trucs = stuff
méchant = bad guy
de toute façon = aqnyway
censé = supposed
jusqu'ici = so far

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas opposé à manger une salade grosse pour dejeuner.


Monday, April 23, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-04-23)

Act of Caring

I gave someone advice on pouring beer when she was struggling with the tap.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-04-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Did everyone go retarded this morning?

Does the making of a new friend always have to be totally organic or can one of the pair going into the endeavour wanting to make it happen?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-23)

La Connexion Francaise

puer = stink
autant = much
avis = view
fourrure = fur

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas grand chose à faire.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-23)

The Daily Affirmation

First thing this morning I flipped the lip on last night's Froster and won another Froster.

Upon checking last weeks results, I won fantasy baseball for the week.

Sunday, April 22, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-22)

The Daily Affirmation

We won our ball hockey game tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-04-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

How long should I expect my Fitbit to last?

Act of Caring (2018-04-22)

Act of Caring

I legally registered the Porsche for the summer this afternoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-04-22)

Blog Question Of The Day 

At my current strength, what is the most I could bench press, even for a single repetition?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-22)

La Connexion Francaise

grandir = grow
attendre = expect
pareil = the same
épaisses = thick
dû = of
emprunter = borrow
parois = walls
collée = glue
fondre = melt
pentes = slopes
bosses = bumps
saut = jump

Dénombrement en français

C'est dur asseoir calme avec le chien.


Saturday, April 21, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-21)

La Connexion Francaise

soin = care
ailier = wing
afin = to
repérer = spot
vers = towards
caleçon = underpants
foulard = scarf
réseau = network
noyau = core

Dénombrement en français

C'était chaud dehors ce matin.  J'étais heureux.


The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished Felicia Day's memoir this morning.

I redeemed all my recent digital movie copies.

Friday, April 20, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-20)

The Daily Affirmation

Mom finished my Blades sweater.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-04-20)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a walking/biking trail behind the Preston Crossing commercial centre.

If you go behind Michaels/Old Navy, at Preston Crossing, there are considerable additional parking spots.

My key-shaped USB drive has a very low transfer speed, making its completely unsuitable for streaming video.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-20)

La Connexion Francaise

sauf = except
distrait = absentminded
voler = steal
partout = all over
espion = spy
menace = threat

Dénombrement en français

Je sens non menace ce matin.


Thursday, April 19, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

There will be new content for my favorite game soon.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-04-19)

Today I Learned . . .

There is an annual championship for Microsoft Excel.

There is a new expansion pack coming out for Cities: Skyline.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-19)

La Connexion Francaise

alors = so
tricher = cheat
reussir = succeed
puisque = since
fiche = sheet
à fond = thoroughly
vider = empty

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas où promenader ce apres-midi.


Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-04-18)

Act of Caring

I put away two carts at the grocery store.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-04-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why am I afraid of simple things?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-18)

La Connexion Francaise

lecteur = reader
imprimer = print
concours = contest
potin = gossip
rédiger = write
exemplaire = copy
amener - lead
paisible = peaceful

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas paisible ce matin.






Today I Learned . . . (2018-04-18)

Today I Learned . . .

I got 11 hours of listening from my Ink'd Bluetooth wireless earphones.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-04-17)

Today I Learned . . .

Bebe Rexha is Albanian and her first name is actually Bleta.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-17)

La Connexion Francaise

tapis = carpet
moelleux = soft
vider = empty
moucher = snuff
désolé = sorry
panne = breakdown
inquiéter = worry
copine = girlfriend

Dénombrement en français

Je suis inquiétant aujourd-hui.




Monday, April 16, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-16)

The Daily Affirmation 

I won a Froster!

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-16)

La Connexion Francaise

plus tôt = earlier
pourtant = however
appuyer = support
bouton = button
presque = almost
tant  = so
rendre = return
divertissant -= entertaining

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd-hui est allant lentement.



Sunday, April 15, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-15)

La Connexion Francaise

trempette = dip
parsemer = sprinkle
flocons = flakes
limace = slug
truc = thing
plancher = floor
traîner = drag
bouillante = boiling
trousse = pencil case
soins = care
pétillante = sparkling
queue = tail
plein = full
dommage = pity
taire = shut up
pire = worst
se reveiller = wake up
réveil = alarm clock
tétine = nipple

Dénombrement en français

Je ne connais pas beaucoup mots ce matin.


Saturday, April 14, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished the book "The Mammoth Book Of Travel In Dangerous Places" today.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-04-14)

Today I Learned . . .

I actually learned this two days ago but ...  The South Pole is at high altitude.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-14)

La Connexion Francaise

déroule = place
parier = bet
puis = then
crétin = dumbass
désuet = outdated
déglingué = ramshackle
pétrin = mess
devoir = duty

Dénombrement en français

On pourrait penser que j'aurais appris le français maintenant.  Ce n'est pas vrai. 

Friday, April 13, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-13)

La Connexion Francaise

boulettes = meatballs
viser = aim
parfois = sometimes
dévier = deviate
demain = tomorrow
de loin = from afar

Dénombrement en français

Cette phrase fait n'a aucun sens du tout.



Thursday, April 12, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-04-12)

Act of Caring

I bought a box of Tim Hortons "Humboldt Broncos" sprinkle donuts for the office on "Jersey Day".

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-04-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can I declare a jihad if I'm not Muslim?

Should I buy a Yoenis Cespedes jersey?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-12)

The Daily Affirmation

It was my birthday today and that's always a great day.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-04-12)

Today I Learned . . .

Kyla was born the same year as me.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-12)

La Connexion Francaise

fâchée = sorry
déranger = disturb

Dénombrement en français

C'est mon anniversaire auojourd'hui.  Je suis heureux.



Wednesday, April 11, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-11)

The Daily Affirmation

My kidney function has markedly improved since my last visit to the nephrologist one year ago.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-11)

La Connexion Francaise

rider = wrinkle
poils = fur
s'emmêler = tangle up

Dénombrement en français

Mon chat a poils noir et brun.  Ça s'emmêle.




Tuesday, April 10, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-10)

La Connexion Francaise

paraître = appear
chevaucher = overlap
rendre = return
moquer = mock

Dénombrement en français

Je suis ennuyé.

Monday, April 09, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-09)

La Connexion Francaise

ça = it
écraser = crush
vénéneuse = poisonous
venimeux = venomous
morsure = bite


Dénombrement en français

Ça a été un jour lent.

Krayt dragons de Tatooine est venimeux et non vénéneuse toucher.

Sunday, April 08, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-08)

La Connexion Francaise

vécu = lived
témoigne = testifies
sauf = except
éviter = avoid

Dénombrement en français

Ça a été un jour lent.


Saturday, April 07, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I hit a home run in my last at-bat of the indoor season.

Despite a weekend dedicated to gaming, I hit my steps both days.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-07)

La Connexion Francaise

mignon = cute
saut = jump
périlleux = perilous
ressemble = looks like
quilles = bowling

Dénombrement en français

Je suis désappointé.


Friday, April 06, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-06)

La Connexion Francaise

faite = done
peser = weigh
ennuyer = bother

Dénombrement en français

Ce jour est me frustrant!


Thursday, April 05, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-04-05)

Today I Learned . . .

Jian Ghomeshi was Lights manager prior to his scandal.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-04-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Has anyone done a long-term clinical trial of ice cream as a treatment for chronic depression?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-05)

La Connexion Francaise

enfin = finally
jusqu'à = until

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini un autre dessin.


Wednesday, April 04, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-04)

The Daily Affirmation

My new Macbook Pro arrived!

Act of Caring (2018-04-04)

Act of Caring

I cleaned my boots this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-04)

La Connexion Francaise

emmener = bring
eviter = avoid
bout = end
jaser = gossip
tant pis = nevermind

Dénombrement en français

J'ai terminé ma dessin.


Tuesday, April 03, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-03)

La Connexion Francaise

foule = crowd
inculquer = inculcate
pousser = push

Dénombrement en français

Je suis sensant beaucoup stress.


Monday, April 02, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-04-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do you kick a snake's ass when it has no ass?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-02)

La Connexion Francaise

partout = all over
trébucher = stumble
avis = view
truc = thing
blaguer = joke

Dénombrement en français

La qualité de mon sandwich de jambon est non blague.


Sunday, April 01, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

I just bought a new Macbook Pro.  ... ...  eep!

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-04-01)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do bed sheets dry so poorly in the dryer?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-04-01)

Today I Learned . . .

I do not get the Golf Channel.

There is a whole series of videos featuring Sunset Thomas as a hermaphrodite.

Right now you could get steak and 2 sides at Montana's for $15.99.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-01)

La Connexion Francaise

s'ennuyer = to be bored
plein = full
trucs = stuff
entretein = interview
parier = bet

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas pret commencer ce jour.


Saturday, March 31, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-03-31)

La Connexion Francaise

franchir = cross
foie = liver
atteindre = reach

Dénombrement en français

Il est trop froid être à l'extérieur!

Friday, March 30, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-03-30)

The Daily Affirmation

The Lights concert was excellent.

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)