The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-07)

The Daily Affirmation

The iMac is getting a new hard drive with a minimum of fuss.

I hit all my online goals for the day.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-06)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a lot of grey in my beard.

The electrical outlet by the breaker panel is linked to the one for the washing machine.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-06)

La Connexion Francaise

peupliers = poplars
sillonner = furrow
carnet = book
sirotant = sipping
pencher = lean
taquiner = tease
éclabousser = splash
éloignée = remote
répandre = spread
nier = deny

Dénombrement en français

Tout de ma famille semble bien ce matin.

Act of Caring (2018-08-05)

Act of Caring 

I spent some time today doing lawn care.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I won fantasy baseball this week and should no longer be in last place.

I found my missing head cover when I went to the golf course on Saturday.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-05)

La Connexion Francaise

rencontrer = meet
soupirer = sigh
châle = shawl
tellement = so much
abattre = tear down
cible = target
téméraire = reckless
inconnue = unknown
oter = remove

Dénombrement en français

Zoe semble plus heureux depuis notre promenade.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-04)

The Daily Affirmation 

I was very close to a hole-in-one today.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-04)

La Connexion Francaise

courriel = email
lutte = fight
octroyer = grant
folie = madness
tiquer = wince
chamailler = bicker

Dénombrement en français

C'était un matin meilliere pour promenade chien aujourd-hui.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-03)

Today I Learned . . .

Copperhead Road is not about cocaine.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-03)

La Connexion Francaise

noyau = core
devant = in front of
auparavant = previously
estrade = platform
balayer = sweep
noyées = drowned
poitrine = chest
nuages = clouds
amonceler = heap
guet-apens = ambush
par dessus = above
pupitre = desk

Dénombrement en français

Mon lirant au francaise est alle bien aujourd-hui.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-02)

La Connexion Francaise

pire = worst
os = bone
portail = portal
mégots = butts
emballages = packaging
joncher = strew
tas = heap
chèvre = goat
gribouiller = scribble
douille = socket
parsemer = sprinkle
plancher = floor
debout = standing

Dénombrement en français

Je sens terrible ce matin.  J'ai pensé que je meurs.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-01)

La Connexion Francaise

foyer = home
pente = slope
fondre = melt
larmes = tears
partout = all over
lourds = heavy
devantures = storefronts
vitrines = showcases
béantes = gaping
étagères = shelves
vides = empty
grêles = spindly
nids = nests
braquées = steered

Dénombrement en français

Ma francaise est terrible.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-31)

The Daily Affirmation 

We finally won a project that I worked on.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-31)

Today I Learned . . .

I can't shower and water the grass at the same time.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-31)

La Connexion Francaise

faner = wither
déçu(e) = disappointed
moitié = half
devant = in front of
battre = beat
soucier = worry
voeu = wish

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un voeu.  Je veux non plus soucier.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I order my Johnny Manziel Allouettes jersey this week?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I played outfield, made some hard throws, and there was no blinding pain.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-30)

La Connexion Francaise

tarder = delay
brûlante = burning
dissiper = dispel
traiter = treat
appartenir = belong
sauvetage = rescue
fuite = flight

Dénombrement en français

Je suis en colere.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

Luis Castillo pulled a 17.7 lifting me to a fantasy baseball win.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-29)

Today I Learned . . .

You can buy beets in a can.

Act of Caring (2018-07-29)

Act of Caring

I took a shovel to more dandelions on the front lawn this afternoon.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-29)

La Connexion Francaise

écarter = spread
mener = lead
dû = of
franchir = cross
parcours = course
confondant = confusing
tirer = shoot
chantelants = tottering
démarrer = start
emprunter = borrow

Dénombrement en français

Le chien est vers le bas pour le jour.

Act of Caring (2018-07-28)

Act of Caring

I dug out more dandelions from my lawn this afternoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I have a sense of gratitude?

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-28)

La Connexion Francaise

saleté = dirt
tracasser = bother
éclater = burst
demeurer = remain

Dénombrement en français

Ç'est chaud dehors cet après-midi.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-27)

La Connexion Francaise

gaîté = gaiety
pauvrete = poverty

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mal semble aujourd'hui.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-26)

The Daily Affirmation 

We won both slo-pitch games and I hit a home run tonight.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-26)

La Connexion Francaise

bientôt = soon
pillonages = shelling
susciter = spark
soutien = support
tournure = twist

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas que faire sur softball ce soir.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-25)

La Connexion Francaise

fouetter = whip
lèvres = lips
carrure = shoulders
mensonge = lie
lubies = whims
pencher = lean
franchir = cross

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un injection dans mon epaule ce matin.  Ce n'est pas blesse.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-24)

La Connexion Francaise

tirer = shoot
apaiser = soothe
coûte = cost
rebours = countdown
éduquer = educate
agir = act
entretien = interview
ainsi = so

Dénombrement en français

Je suis etre méchant.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-24)

Today I Learned . . .

A person can't listen to Google Music and use Youtube at the same time.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished the Gordie Howe autobiography this morning.

I got my new shoes on sale.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-23)

The Daily Affirmation

We won both slo-pitch games tonight.

Act of Caring (2018-07-23)

Act of Caring 

I defrosted my mini-fridge this afternoon.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-23)

La Connexion Francaise

au cours = during
mornes = dreary
à propos = about
châle = shawl
fond = background
fui = fled

Dénombrement en français

Je proteste silencieusement en le fond.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Would I feel better about myself if I had hair?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-23)

Today I Learned . . .

There are 488 calories in a medium McDonalds milk shake.

Act of Caring (2018-07-22)

Act of Caring 

I emptied the cat box this morning.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished a book this morning.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-22)

La Connexion Francaise

arpenter = survey
ourlets = hems
encolures = necklines
pénurie = shortage
luisant = gleaming
déambuler = strolling
partout = all over
fusils = guns
toit = roof
creuser = dig
acharnement = fury
frémi = shuddered
pilonner = shell

Dénombrement en français

L'estomac de le chien n'est pas heureux. C'est grognement.

M'estomac est grognement aussi.

La motivation est à un bas absolu.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-21)

Blog Question Of The Day 

With the Apple TV now working, what should be my next project?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-21)

Today I Learned . . .

My component CD player from the 90's is dead.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-21)

The Daily Affirmation

The new receiver has made it possible to use the new Apple TV.

Act of Caring (2018-07-21)

Act of Caring

I actually dug out the dandelions on my lawn.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-21)

La Connexion Francaise

soucieuse = concerned
au fond = basically
ménage = household
propos = about
enterrement = burial
faufiler = sneak out
dehors = outside
serrer = tighten
attarder = linger
auparavant = previously
rouvrir = re-open
baisser = lower
soutenir = support
                                                                                                                           
Dénombrement en français

Il vent ce matin.  Je le n'aime pas.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-20)

La Connexion Francaise

enfer = hell
désaccord = disagreement
soutenir = support
entrefaites = meanwhile
dessus dessous = upside down
hors = except
sourcils = eyevrows
épais = thick
parsemaient = dotted
joue = cheek
tournage = shooting
ailleurs = elsewhere
                                                                                                                             
Dénombrement en français

Je se suis pas calme.  J'ai un mal de tete.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is the only way to get rich through sales?

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-19)

La Connexion Francaise

sonore = sound
prseque = almost
empêcher = prevent
prochaine = next
mentir = lie
avouer = confess
pire = worst
dorénavant = from now on
                                                                                                                               
Dénombrement en français

Ma soupe c'était bien.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-18)

The Daily Affirmation

We won both slo-pitch games tonight.

The paint repair on my Equinox turned out fantastic!

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-17)

The Daily Affirmation 

The second half of my jersey shipment arrived today.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-17)

Today I Learned . . .

Sloths can swim.

The Guidelines For Canadian Drinking Water have an Aesthetic Objective of <= 15C for water temperature.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-17)

La Connexion Francaise

montrer = show
songer = wonder                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
Dénombrement en français

Que est-ce nous cuisinons?

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-16)

La Connexion Francaise

auparavant = previously
dû = of
coupures = cuts
endroit = location
rédiger = write
conte = tale
par-dessus = above
exaucer = grant
voeu = wish

Dénombrement en français

Mon voeu est être nageant.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I found the prescription that I thought I lost.

My jersey order is out for delivery today.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I fixed my bike, including the complication that came up, by myself.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-15)

La Connexion Francaise

raccrocher = hang up
puissante = powerful
certes = certainly
soutenir = support
fausseté = falsehood
patrie = country
émerveiller = marvel

Dénombrement en français

Je regarde un oiseau dehors le fenêtre.  C'est silencieux ce matin.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-14)

The Daily Affirmation

Ant-Man And The Wasp was enjoyable!

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does Facebook think I care about cars available on the Marketplace?

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-14)

La Connexion Francaise

parvenir = reach
souci = worry
poupées = dolls

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas beaucoup motivation ce matin.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-13)

Today I Learned . . .

You can edit the start/end time of an activity on the Fitbit app.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

My second shipment has reached Canada.

My replacement headphones arrived.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-13)

La Connexion Francaise

emporter = carry
paroles = lrics, words
charrie = spoof
partout = all over
remplir = fill
envahir = invade
dedans = in
sotte = foolish
vide = empty

Dénombrement en français

Ma matin ñ'était pas vide.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-12)

The Daily Affirmation

My jersey order has landed in Canada.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-12)

Blog Question Of The Day 

If a container can't contain anything, does it even exist?

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-12)

La Connexion Francaise

poussière = dust
tenir - hold
mircros = microphones
semble = seems
reculons = backwards

Dénombrement en français

Je déteste les gens qui appelle demandant argent.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-11)

La Connexion Francaise

ferions = would
au cours = during
discours = speech
poignée = handle
ravies = thrilled
quiconque = whoever
aise = easy

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas ravi sur my rendez-vous docteur-les yeux.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-10)

La Connexion Francaise

soucieuse = concerned
serrer = tighten
éveillée = awake

Dénombrement en français

Ma semaine va mal.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Could the dog licking my head have lead to the pimple problem I'm experiencing?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-09)

Today I Learned . . .

Do not subject yourself to a psychedelic experience on Facebook and the internet by being under the influence of prescription sleep medication.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I hit two in-the-park home runs tonight.

I'm getting free replacement headphones.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-09)

La Connexion Francaise

sûr = sure
tenir = hold
partout = all over
nerf = nerve
aléatoire = random
ensoleillées = sunny
sursasuter = jump
craquement = creak
ombre = shadow
bondir = leap
rouvrir = reopen

Dénombrement en français

J'ai rien mais problemes ce matin.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-08)

La Connexion Francaise

serrer = tighten
épargner = save
cible = target
hors = except
bientôt = soon
frapper = strike
deuil = mourning
entendre = hear
soi = self

Dénombrement en français

Je suis content avec un chien sur me genoux.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-07)

La Connexion Francaise

envoler = fly
dirigeants = leaders
songer = wonder
gaspillage = waste
métier = job
bouger = move
mettre = put
dont = whose
effrayant = scary
bêtises = foolery

Dénombrement en français

Le promenade de chien était bon ce matin.  Le météo était parfait.

Mon francaise est bon ce matin aussi.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-07-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Who invented socks?

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-06)

La Connexion Francaise

ressentir = feel
dépit = spite
demeurer = remain

Dénombrement en français
.
Je suis lente aujourd-hui.

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

Blog Question Of The Day 

What am I going to do about my arm?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-05)

The Daily Affirmation

We won both slo-pitch games tonight and should be in first place now.

I hit another out-of-the-park home run tonight.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-05)

La Connexion Francaise

envahir = invade
milieu = middle
puisse = can
paraître = appear
pilonnages = shelling
dérouler = unroll
indemne = unscathed
tenter = try
boucher = butcher

Dénombrement en français

Mon lirant n'etait pas fort aujourd-hui.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-04)

The Daily Affirmation

My Amazon order arrived a day early.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-04)

La Connexion Francaise

tellement = so much
ravies = thrilled
emprise = hold
bientôt = soon
prie = pray
grouiller = swarm
lendemain = next day
demeurer = remain
proie = prey
haut-parleur = loud speaker
décrété = decreed
mitoyen = dividing
rideaux = curtains
papoter = chatter
froncer = frown
sourcils = eyebrows

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas comment froncer les sourcils.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-07-04)

Today I Learned . . .

The medical term for "brain freeze" is sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-03)

La Connexion Francaise

alors = so
essaim = swarm
tempête = storm
poussière = dust
tenter = try
vacarme = din
sourd = deaf
folles = crazy
dépêcher = hurry
ramasser = pick up

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de dépêcher à mon travail.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-07-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

My jersey order finally shipped!

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-02)

La Connexion Francaise

claquement = slam
coup de feu = gunshot
grondement = roar
souffle = breath
coupé = chopped off
éclaté = bursts
cible = target
lutter = fight

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lutter m'elever ce matin.

Act of Caring (2018-07-01)

Act of Caring 

I have planted more grass seed into my lawn.

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-01)

La Connexion Francaise

sonner = ring
remercier = thank
eux = them
naguère = formerly
échelle = ladder
puits = well
jadis = formerly
inquiete = worry
ému(e) = moved, affected
vaincre = overcome
mise = setting
debout = standing
siège = seat
saluer = greeting

Dénombrement en français

J'ai pris mon soeur et famille á l'aeroport.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-06-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

I did over 20,000 steps today.

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-30)

La Connexion Francaise

soutenir = support
pareil = the same
faucon = falcon
oser = dare
ralenti = slow motion
fouiller = search
pardessus = above
genoux = knees
honte = shame
fusil = gun
pleureront = mourn
menacer = threaten

Dénombrement en français

Je ne comprend pas comment religion peut etre alors fort.

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-29)

La Connexion Francaise

désormais = henceforth
constater = note
enfer = hell
instaurer = establish
fouetter = whip
tuer = kill
profond = deep
frémir = shudder

Dénombrement en français

Je suis rentrer dans beaucoup promenades au'jourd'hui.

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-28)

La Connexion Francaise

baisser = lower
rideaux = curtains
péché = sin
brûler = burn
miettes = crumbs
sursauter = jump
placard = cupboard

Dénombrement en français

Je veux baisser mon travail niveau.

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-27)

La Connexion Francaise

poursuivre = pursue
nuire = harm
mêler = mix
détruire = destroy
chemin = path
rendre = return
nuage = cloud
mouche = fly
plein = full

Dénombrement en français

Je veux prendre un photo avec mon appareil que a été retourné.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-06-26)

Today I Learned . . .

It is approximately 100 steps closer to walk to the 3-way stop south of my house than it is to walk to the Macs north of my house.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-06-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Who has the time to add all the information that can be found on Wikipedia??

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-26)

La Connexion Francaise

bientôt = soon
exprimés = expressed
bout = end
aussitôt = immediately
souci = worry
ombre = shadow
ragots = gossip
pénible = annoying
centaine = hundred

Dénombrement en français

Religion est pénible dans une centaine façons.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-06-25)

The Daily Affirmation

We won both slo-pitch games today.

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-25)

La Connexion Francaise

 esquiver = dodge
mener = lead
geindre = whimper
mises = updates
deuil = mourning
pousser = push

Dénombrement en français

Je peux m'asseoir ce jeu de balle ce soir.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-06-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

I was on a winning team for slo-pitch tonight.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-06-24)

Today I Learned . . .

It is 350 steps from my door to the corner.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-06-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

How am I going to get that persistent stain out of my dress shirt?

Connexion Francaise (2018-06-24)

La Connexion Francaise

ailes = wings
enceinte = pregnant
abasourdie = dumbfounded
éclaté = burst
sanglot = sob
perdante = loser
têtue = stubborn
jumelle = twin
coupable = guilty

Dénombrement en français

Zoe est têtue.  Elle promenade vite même si elle est chaud.