Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I bad at making decisions?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-09-26)

Today I Learned . . .

expurgate - remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a book or account)

feckless - lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished my French book today.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-25)

Connexion Francaise

à propos = about
raconter = tell
cible = target
désormais = henceforth

Dénombrement en français

Malheureusement, je pense que j'ai une mal du dent.

Monday, September 24, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finally won fantasy football.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I tilt at windmills?

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-24)

La Connexion Francaise

remporter = win

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un jour bien de livrant en francais.


Sunday, September 23, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-09-23)

Act of Caring

I added two buckets of water to the hot tub this afternoon.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-23)

The Daily Affirmation

When you can't get anything done on a lazy Sunday afternoon because you always have one or the other of your pets in your lap, that's a good problem to have.

Its also super-nice when you can sit in your own hot tub on a September afternoon when its unseasonally snowing.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-09-23)

Today I Learned . . .

Philip Rivers holds on place kicks for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-23)

La Connexion Francaise

entamer = start
debarrasser = get rid of
inonder = flood
abondamment = profusely
vivante = alive

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite debrarasser ma rhume mais je suis vivante.

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-22)

La Connexion Francaise

pourparlers = talks
regain = upsurge
rompre = break up
emparer = take
agrandir = enlarge

Dénombrement en français

Ma rhume ne fini pas.

Friday, September 21, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I a mean person?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-09-21)

Today I Learned . . .

It requires a third-party app (of which there are several) but you can do sleep tracking with an Apple Watch.

Canada Post made $74 million (before tax) in 2017.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-21)

La Connexion Francaise

peupler = populate
deloger = dislode
echouer = fail
amener = lead
saper = undermine
gendre = son
cédant = transferor

Dénombrement en français

Mon nez est branché.

Act of Caring (2018-09-21)

Act of Caring

I re-filled the sugar bowl in the kitchen at the office this morning.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-20)

La Connexion Francaise

emparer = take
gestion = management
chute = fall

Dénombrement en français

Mon rhume est améliorer.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-19)

La Connexion Francaise

pendre = hang
proie = prey
élu = elected
rompre = break up
heurter = strike
limoger = sack

Dénombrement en français

Ce problème est très difficile comprendre.


Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-18)

La Connexion Francaise

dirigeant = leader
échouer = fail
éclater = burst
démissionner = resign

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite j'ai eu plus temps.


Monday, September 17, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-17)

La Connexion Francaise

demeurer = remain
tenter = try
chômeur = unemployed

Dénombrement en français

Je suis ayant un attaque anxiété.  C'est frustrant.


Sunday, September 16, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-15)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why do people have to be jerks?

Act of Caring (2018-09-16)

Act of Caring

I cleaned the kitchen this afternoon.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-16)

La Connexion Francaise

lutte = fight
duquel = whose
chaton = kitten
jeûner = fast
monticule = mound

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que je doit lutter sur tout?

Saturday, September 15, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-15)

The Daily Affirmation

The Metallica concert was awesome!

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-15)

La Connexion Francaise

envers = towards
fournir = provide
aise = easy
gré = will
approfondir = srengthen
reconnaissante = thankful
parcours = course

Dénombrement en français

Mon parcours prendra moi á le concert Metallica ce soir.

Friday, September 14, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-09-14)

Act of Caring

I went and talked to my financial advisor this morning.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Who invented the word "tremendous"?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished TWO books today!

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-14)

La Connexion Francaise

frapper = hit
franchir = cross
ranger = tidy
infime = tiny
têtue = stubborn

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce qu'il y a beaucoup pages vide à le fini de cet livre?

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-13)

La Connexion Francaise

porte-parole = spokesperson
fuir = flee
déraciner = uproot
dortoir = dormitory
bêtise = foolishness
auparavant = previously
bonté = goodness

Dénombrement en français

Mon visage était gelé pour longtemps.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-09-12)

Act of Caring 

I set up this year's batch of pear wine.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-12)

La Connexion Francaise

cogner = bump
chamailler = bicker
débordante = overflowing
écureuil = squirrel
lorsque = when

Dénombrement en français

Je suis trop chaud pour juste assis!


Tuesday, September 11, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-11)

The Daily Affirmation

We have poppy seed buns!

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-11)

La Connexion Francaise

plaindre = complain
pluie = rain
diriger = lead
hélas = alas

Dénombrement en français

Je plaint bruyamment sur Pentair.


Monday, September 10, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-10)

La Connexion Francaise

ramener = bring back
par la suite = thereafter
bouleverser = upset
lever = raise
vanter = boast
jalonner = mark out

Dénombrement en français

Je suis très bouleversé.


Sunday, September 09, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-09-09)

Act of Caring

I re-filled the chlorinator in the hot tub this afternoon.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-09)

La Connexion Francaise

taire = shut up
échouer = fail
faiblesse = weakness
jadis = formerly
parvenir = reach

Dénombrement en français

J'ai echoué á parvenant ma but.

Saturday, September 08, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I get on a curling team?

Act of Caring (2018-09-08)

Act of Caring 

I cooked Zoe's hamburger this morning so Holly could focus on getting ready for work.  Meanwhile I unloaded and then reloaded the dishwasher at the same time.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I had 145.4 fantasy points in TSN CFL Fantasy football.

I had closest to the pin at the Delco golf tournament.

I picked up a nice stack of books at Chapters-Indigo tonight.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-08)

La Connexion Francaise

parole = speech
assoupissement = slumber
pitreries = tomfoolery
debout = standing

Dénombrement en français

Je suis devant de programme.


Friday, September 07, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-07)

La Connexion Francaise

répit = respite
combler = fill in
fouiller = search
ordures = garbage
cicatrice = scar
soutenir = support
abri = shelter
concevoir = conceive
tuer = kill
epargner = save

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un matin bon.


Thursday, September 06, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-06)

The Daily Affirmation

The burger I BBQed for supper tonight was excellent.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-09-06)

Today I Learned . . .

Uncompressed video can stream appropriately across USB 3.0 whereas it can not on USB 2.0.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-06)

La Connexion Francaise

tapage = uproar
entourer = surround
vécu = lived
aînée = elder
surgir = arise
nulle = nothing
remémore = recalls
soulagement = relief
éveillant = awaking
accueillir = welcome
franchir = cross
amener = lead
autant = much
taquiner = tease

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de me calmer.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-09-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I put too much pressure on myself to be hyper-efficient?

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-05)

La Connexion Francaise

demeurer = remain
plutôt = rather
bagarrer = fight
poing = fist
verrouiller = lock

Dénombrement en français

Je demeure dans la bagarre avec mon indécision.


Tuesday, September 04, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-04)

La Connexion Francaise

papoter = chatter
là-bas = over there
vécu = lived
proche = close
pagaille = mess

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lu douze pages de nutrition.


Monday, September 03, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-03)

La Connexion Francaise

col = collar
poignée = handle
raccourcir = shorten
parfois = sometimes
gouffre = gulf
contraindre = constrain

Dénombrement en français

Mes animaux domestique doit se contraindre de ñ'être pas malade.

Sunday, September 02, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-09-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

I won fantasy baseball again.

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-02)

La Connexion Francaise

bavardage = chat
déranger = disturb
esseulé = lonely
émerveiller = marvel
taches de rousseur = freckles
maillot = jersey
vêtu = dressed
ordonner = order

Dénombrement en français

C'est le jour de football.  Je porte mon maillot de football.

Saturday, September 01, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-09-01)

La Connexion Francaise

frayer = spawn
rétablies = restored
pu = could
sonnerie = alarm
enlever = take off
endroit = in law/place
remise = discount

Dénombrement en français

Mon nez est égouttage.

Friday, August 31, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-31)

Today I Learned . . .

Several of my old, burned CDs are corrupt.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-31)

La Connexion Francaise

ascenseur = elevator
n'importe = anything
naguère = formerly
taper = type
accapblant = overwhelming
côtoyer = rub
dévoiler = reveal
tiquer = wince
pagaille = mess
avaler = swallow

Dénombrement en français

Mon salade ne veut pas rester dans le bol de salade.

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-30)

La Connexion Francaise

empaqueter = pack
pourpre = purple
sursauter = jump
dissipées = dissipated
douce-amère = bittersweet

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est-ce que je devrais dire en francais?




Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-08-29)

Today I Learned . . .

O'Brians Event Centre has changed names to Coors Event Centre.

Act of Caring (2018-08-29)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up the garbage left over from the new deep freeze.

While outside doing garbage and watering the grass, I cleaned up the pears.

Connexion Francaise (2018-08-29)

La Connexion Francaise

bûcheron = woodcutter
rouiller = rust
fer-blanc = tinplate
carnet = book
aisément = easily
éviter = avoid

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un inconnu mal du dent.



Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-08-28)

Act of Caring

I sent Holly money for the new deep freeze.

I set up the new deep freeze and started it cooling.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-08-28)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finished a book tonight.

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?