Thursday, May 17, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-17)

La Connexion Francaise

sauvegarder = safeguard
fichier = file
esquiver = dodge
sommaire = summary
aurait = would hsve
virevolte = twirls
saut = jump
roue = wheel
périlleux = perilous

Dénombrement en français

C'est trop froid dehors sauter.


Wednesday, May 16, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-16)

La Connexion Francaise

paraît = seems
priser = taken
tellement = so much
fiche = plug
déranger = disturb
méchant = bad
remettre = reset
dû = of
cacher exprès = hidden on purpose

Dénombrement en français

Je veux cacher exprès.


Tuesday, May 15, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-15)

La Connexion Francaise

inattendue = unexpected
afficher = display, post
récemment = recently
se comporter = behave
ainsi = so
mener = lead
couinement = squeak
boule = ball

Dénombrement en français

Ce mal de tête fera moi couinement.


Monday, May 14, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-05-14)

The Daily Affirmation 

We won our first slo-pitch double header tonight.

I hit another home run over the fence.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-14)

La Connexion Francaise

taire = shut up
pleurer = cry

Dénombrement en français

Je ne veux pas pleurer sur le chien.


Sunday, May 13, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-05-13)

Act of Caring 

I bought both my Mom and Holly a plant this afternoon.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-05-13)

The Daily Affirmation

The Rush won their playoff game.

Happiness is ... Coke floats

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-13)

La Connexion Francaise

demain = tomorrow
détruire = destroy
écraser = crush
rembourrage = padding
cible = target
démolir = demolish
rendre = return
panne = break down
ramener = bring back

Dénombrement en français

Je me raméne au Sasktel Center cet apres-midi.  Le Rush va gagner!


Saturday, May 12, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-12)

La Connexion Francaise

vague = wave
montrer = show
pourrait = could
boucan = racket

Dénombrement en français

Zoe est un chien somnolent.


Friday, May 11, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-05-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my new TV set up tonight and its awesome.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-11)

La Connexion Francaise

hier = yesterday
malentendu = misunderstanding
diriger = lead
hausser = increase
épaules = shoulders
suffisait = enough
parie = bet

Dénombrement en français

C'etait une semaine de déjeuner superbe!

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-05-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Where am I going to get an M4 x 35 mm bolt to mount my TV?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-05-10)

The Daily Affirmation

Rain twice in a week has really made my grass look green!

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-10)

La Connexion Francaise

gars = guys
écraser = crush
bûches = logs
perchoir = perch
perroquet = parrot
tambour = drum
drapeau = flag

Dénombrement en français

Je dois penser sur mon salade au lieu de chocolat.


Wednesday, May 09, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-05-09)

Act of Caring

I paid someone a well deserved compliment this afternoon.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-05-09)

Today I Learned . . .

Saskatoon's IMAX theatre(s) are not regulation size.  They have a slightly reduced screen size to fit in the existing building, which itself was not constructed to allow it do to zoning restrictions.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-05-09)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy an air purifier?

Is a Pebble Beach golf adventure too expensive?

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-08)

La Connexion Francaise

fondre = melt
ça = it
dinde = turkey

Dénombrement en français

Mon salade pourrait utiliser de poulet ou dinde.

Monday, May 07, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-05-07)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why was everyone driving so slow tonight?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-05-07)

The Daily Affirmation

We took game two of tonight's season opening doubleheader.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-07)

La Connexion Francaise

ouais = yeah
mens = lie
balayer = sweep
poussière = dust
arme = weapon
échec = failure
fiabilité = reliability

Dénombrement en français

Soufflant son nez se sent comme un échec.


Sunday, May 06, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-05-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Who am I going to get to fix the furnace fan?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-05-06)

The Daily Affirmation

We won the ball hockey game in come from behind fashion tonight.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-05-06)

Today I Learned . . .

You can get a propane cylinder at Macs.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-06)

La Connexion Francaise

échec = failure
couloir = corridor
sale = dirty
baisser = lower
pire = worst
bouger = move
casque = helmet
mâcher = chew
étaler = rolling out
saupoudrer = sprinkle
taillée = graven
pourrie = rotten
rater = miss
comestible = edible

Dénombrement en français

Je suis pourrie ce matin.


Saturday, May 05, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-05-05)

Act of Caring

I came home from ball and sat with Zoe when I found that she wasn't feeling well.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-05-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I hit an absolutely legendary home run in my first at-bat of the season.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-05)

La Connexion Francaise

détourner = divert
boucliers = shields
fauts = defects
diriger = lead

Dénombrement en français

Que est-ce que allant arriver à Roan?


Friday, May 04, 2018

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

Today I Learned . . .

It is 278 steps from the main door of Delco Automation to the front door of Delco Water.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-04)

La Connexion Francaise

plein = full
aucun = no
contourner = get around
frimer = show off
chanceux = fortunate

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de rechercher trop mots dans ce livre.


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

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I want to try raspberry Coca-Cola?

Thursday, May 03, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-05-03)

The Daily Affirmation 

Two more people paid me for slo-pitch today.

Act of Caring (2018-05-03)

Act of Caring

I emptied the bin in the house and put out the recycling tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-03)

La Connexion Francaise

coup de coude = nudge
entendre = hear
vider = empty
maladroit = clumsy
méchant = bad
aisguiser = hone
grogner = grunt

Dénombrement en français

Je ne grognera pas quand je vais pour une promenade.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-05-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does it hurt so much to kneel on the floor?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-05-03)

Today I Learned . . .

My pin-striped Andre Dawson Expos jersey has a "1982 Tim Raines" identifying label on the tail of it.

Wednesday, May 02, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-05-02)

Act of Caring

I added water to the hot tub.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-05-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

They make Rebel Assault for Mac!  And I bought it!!

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-02)

La Connexion Francaise

plutôt = rather
dechirer = tear
raconter = tell
bavarder = chat
lâcher = release
autrement = other

Dénombrement en français

Je resterais a mon bureau tout apres-midi.



Tuesday, May 01, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-05-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got a lot of exercise today.

Act of Caring (2018-05-01)

Act of Caring

I raked the front and back lawn tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-05-01)

La Connexion Francaise

demain = tomorrow
voie = way
soin = care
fâché = angry

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis plus fâché.


Monday, April 30, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-04-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I love taco salad!

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-04-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I like to watch videos with the sound off?

Act of Caring (2018-04-30)

Act of Caring 

I cleaned the back window of the Porsche tonight and the bird poop off the front window.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-04-30)

Today I Learned . . .

Running bacon under cold water before cooking will reduce shrinking by up to 50%.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-04-30)

La Connexion Francaise

rendre = return
š'éloignant = away from
frein = brake

Dénombrement en français

Les mêmes vieilles questions continuent de me rappeler.


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.