Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-28)

La Connexion Francaise

amère = bitter
nerf = nerve
empecher = prevent
éclats d'os = bone chips
ôter = remove
endommage = damage
cligner = wink
convenablement = properly
se frayer = spawn
épaisseur = thickness
écouler = flow out
agacer = annoy
harceler = harass

Dénombrement en français

Est-ce que je t'agace?  Est-ce que je te harcele?



Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I too sensitive?

Monday, August 27, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-27)

The Daily Affirmation

We got a new deep freeze tonight.

Act of Caring (2018-08-27)

Act of Caring

I made supper tonight.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-27)

La Connexion Francaise

colis = parcel
écharpes = scarves
bouleversant = upsetting
déroutant = confusing
aveugle = blinded
soutien = support
tracasser = bother

Dénombrement en français

Devrais-je boire cette lait au chocolat?


Sunday, August 26, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-26)

Today I Learned . . .

Renee (Shannen Doherty) is wearing a Degrassi Junior High jacket during her opening scenes at the mall in Mallrats.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-26)

La Connexion Francaise

guérir = cure
puisse = can
entretenir = maintain
dessus = above
dessous = below
visée = sight
parole = speech
avirtir = warn
fausseté = falsity
parcours = course
taire = shut up
dorénavant = from now on

Dénombrement en français

Mon chien apparaît être trés endormi.

Saturday, August 25, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-25)

The Daily Affirmation

My batteries this morning were not marked as such but I got them on sale by $6.

I had my best week on CFL Fantasy Football.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I become a Boston Red Sox fan?

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-25)

La Connexion Francaise

tutrice = guardian
quoique = though
honte = shame
emprunter = borrow
à propos = about
parvenir = reach
aussitôt = immediately
frôler = graze

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un mal de tête.




Friday, August 24, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-24)

La Connexion Francaise

hayon = hatch
enfler = swell
enhahir = invade
songer = wonder
afin = to
soigne = cared for
au courant = aware

Dénombrement en français

J'ai pris plaisir en mon film ce matin.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-23)

Today I Learned . . .

The slogan "37" is not available for a license plate in Saskatchewan.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-23)

La Connexion Francaise

combler = fill in
lacune = gap
crier = yell
diriger = lead
d;abord = first
oter = remove
confier = entrust

Dénombrement en français

J'ai peut-être fini mon dessin pour Windigo.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I plant an apple tree from the seeds of a grocery store apple?

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-22)

La Connexion Francaise

cicatrice = scar
poursuivre = continue
tordu = twisted
mener = lead
tant = so
plaindre = complain
taille = cut
guérison = healing
âne = donkey
guérir = cure/heal

Dénombrement en français

J'ai nommé m'equipe au football Les Ânes.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-21)

The Daily Affirmation 

Watching TV tonight at one point there is the appearance of a long black paw across the top half of the screen as the cat tried to capture something in saw while sitting on top of the TV and then shortly later he fast-forwarded the show by sitting on the remote.

Act of Caring (2018-08-21)

Act of Caring 

I filled out a customer survey.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-21)

La Connexion Francaise

verser = pay
larmes = tears
tellement = so much
embetants = pesky
effrayant = frightening
paraître = appear
enflure = swelling
saillir = stand out
maux = ill

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mal de genou.  C'est blessé.  Ça saigne lentement.  Le bandage ne reste pas.

Monday, August 20, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-20)

Today I Learned . . .

In Dow's WAVE design software, under \Configuration, in the section where you can select units for the design, if you click the MORE button, it opens up considerably more units from which to choose.

Act of Caring (2018-08-20)

Act of Caring

I emptied the dishwasher at work this afternoon.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-20)

La Connexion Francaise

bouilloire = kettle
pluvieux = rainy
proprettes = neat
accueillir = welcome
ôter = take away
agrafles = staples
aiguilles = points
piquer = sting

Dénombrement en français

Nous avons gagné le championnat hier.


Sunday, August 19, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-19)

Today I Learned . . .

Taco Bell is open until 2 AM.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-19)

The Daily Affirmation

We won the Division 4 championship!

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-19)

La Connexion Francaise

enlever = take off
scie = saw
reins = waist
poumons = lungs
défaillir = faint
rater = miss
élue = elected

Dénombrement en français

Nous avons gagné ce matin et nous allons jouer pour le championnat ce apres-midi.

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-08-18)

Act of Caring 

I pointed out to a guy in the Macs that the lid wasn't fully on his drink.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-18)

La Connexion Francaise

ennui = boredom
aiguille = needle
cadran = dial
floue = blurry
etiendre = switch off
élancements = twinges
ôte = taken away
crâne = skull
enfler = swell

Dénombrement en français

Nous avons gagné tous les deux jeux ce matin.

Friday, August 17, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-17)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I buy an Android tablet?  (a real one, not a $50 hamstrung one)

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-17)

La Connexion Francaise

arracher = snatch
cerveau = brain
eclaboussure = splash
poudre = powder
tache = task
peau = skin
eprouver = experience

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un mal de tête encore auprès quatre jours.


Thursday, August 16, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-16)

Blog Question Of The Day 

How do I get rid of feelings of guilt over things things that didn't even happen?

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-16)

La Connexion Francaise

exaucer = grant
dessous = below
meurtrissure = bruising
gonfler = inflate
tordu = twisted
bouleverser = upset
exprimer = express
ressentir = feel
tortiller = twirl
mise = setting
poignet = wrist
soupirer = sigh
dessus = above
chemin = road

Dénombrement en français

Je suis lent ce matin.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-08-15)

Act of Caring

I did not send any of the venomous thoughts in my heart and instead wrote a direct, well pointed, professional response to a vendor that showed no appropriate behaviour for the matter being discussed.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-15)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a paved walking path that goes along 22nd Street, past Confederation Mall, The Superstore mall complex, through a park and in the bushes along the road walk, extending at least until the crosswalk at the Shaw Centre.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-15)

La Connexion Francaise

emprunter = borrow
larmoyer = weep

Dénombrement en français

J'ai frustration de cet contract.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-08-14)

Act of Caring

I sold Warren's seats for him this morning.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-14)

Today I Learned . . .

The Taco Del Mar on 51st Street has closed.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-14)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why do I save finger/toe nails?

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-14)

La Connexion Francaise

tenir - hold
tracasser = bother
empêcher = prevent
emparer = take
arpenter = survery
joindre = join
fond = background
auprès = nearby
tirer = shoot
dessus = above

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite j'ai eu un nounaours au lieu


Monday, August 13, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-13)

La Connexion Francaise

au cours = during
lancinant = throbbing
quelconque = any
engourdie = numb
secouer = shake
nounours = teddy bear
poignard = dagger
éteindre = turn off
carnet = book
bouger = move

Dénombrement en français

Il pleut ce matin, ce qui rend malheureux.

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-12)

La Connexion Francaise

hocher = shake/nod
bouger = move
secouer = shake
tellement = so much
paupière = eyelid
perdre = lose
puis = then
éveille = awake
soins = care
tendu = tense
ours = bear
peluche = plush
civière = litter
soulagement = relief
cou = neck
parvenir = reach
cauchemar = nightmare

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas eu un cauchemar le soir dernier.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy more things off the internet?

Saturday, August 11, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-11)

La Connexion Francaise

endroit = in law
éveillé = awake
cligner = wink/blink
biper = bleep
ronronner = purr
serrer = tighten
foulard = scarf
aumônière = chaplain
aussitôt = immediately
apaisantes = soothing
assoupie = dozing
convenablement = properly
lent = slow
aveuglante = blinding
crâne = skull
entrechoquer = clash
tinter = tinkle

Dénombrement en français

La fumée de le ouest a arrivé.  Ce n'est pas confortable respirer.

Friday, August 10, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-10)

Today I Learned . . .

Chloroform, bromoform and dibromochloroform (species of trihalomethanes (THMs)) are not considered genotoxic carcinogens according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on Drinking Water Quality (GDWQ).

(note: that was a lot of acronyms)

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-10)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What goes through someone's mind when they are getting a tattoo on their butt?

What obligation does someone have to stay to the end of the day when they are the last person in the office by a long margin?

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-10)

La Connexion Francaise

debout = standing
déçue = disappointed
enjeu = stake
avaler = swallow
attraper = catch
inonder = flood
entasser = heap
banc = bench
hayon = hatch
furibond = apoplectic
tressauter = jump

Dénombrement en français

C'est chaud et vent dehors cet après-midi.


Thursday, August 09, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-09)

Today I Learned . . .

I determined that I have logged 15,540 data points on my life so far in 2018.  That is an average of approximately 70 measurements/recordings daily.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-09)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What is appropriate first-aid for a blown hamstring?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-09)

The Daily Affirmation

We won both slo-pitch games and I hit an in-the-park home run.

NOTE: I would have had a second one but I blew a hamstring rounding first.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-09)

La Connexion Francaise

secouer = shake
tracasser = bother
serrure = lock
fouiner = snoop
bouleverser = upset
cauchemar = nightmare
ahrgneux = fractious
faufiler = sneak out

Dénombrement en français

J'ai moins de l'inquiet ce aujourd-hui.

Wednesday, August 08, 2018

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

Blog Question Of The Day

What's a person supposed to feel like when they have idea how to solve a problem?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-08)

The Daily Affirmation

The iMac has been fixed and the charge for the work is less than I would have considered reasonable.

My Johnny Manziel Allouettes jersey has shipped.

Not only was the iMac fixed but the technician also did the basic OS install!

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-08)

La Connexion Francaise

terni = tarnished
trier = sort
auaparavant = previously
gosses = kids
eux = them
effrayant = scary
quiconque = whoever
surlendemain = two days later

Dénombrement en français

Je suis heureux que mon ordinateur est fixé.

Tuesday, August 07, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-07)

La Connexion Francaise

meurtriere = murderer
espoir = hope
avenir = come up

Dénombrement en français

Je suis en colere comme un meurtriere.


Monday, August 06, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-08-06)

Act of Caring 

I made the effort to check on London Drugs' capacity to fix the iMac since I was at the mall.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-08-06)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Does the grey in my beard make me look like an unwashed hobo?

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.

Sunday, August 05, 2018

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.


Saturday, August 04, 2018

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.

Friday, August 03, 2018

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.


Thursday, August 02, 2018

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.


Wednesday, August 01, 2018

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.


Tuesday, July 31, 2018

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.

Monday, July 30, 2018

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.

Sunday, July 29, 2018

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.

Saturday, July 28, 2018

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.

Friday, July 27, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-07-27)

La Connexion Francaise

gaîté = gaiety
pauvrete = poverty

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mal semble aujourd'hui.


Thursday, July 26, 2018

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.


Wednesday, July 25, 2018

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.


Tuesday, July 24, 2018

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.

Monday, July 23, 2018

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.

Sunday, July 22, 2018

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.

Saturday, July 21, 2018

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.


Friday, July 20, 2018

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.