Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Today I Learned . . . (2019-01-16)

Today I Learned . . .

Sandoz Zolmitriptan ODT 2.5mg pills are cherry flavored.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-16)

La Connexion Francaise

avouer = confess
debout = standing
lisser = smooth
emparer = take
diriger = lead
cannelle = cinnamon
fougue = fire
empêcher = prevent
plaindre = complain
bout = end
maussade = peevish

Dénombrement en français

Je suis déçu de deux choses.  Je n'aime pas cette migraine mal de tête.  J'aimerais obtenir les papieres de le 2018 conference de tehnologique membrane.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-01-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I let the finger nail on my pinky finger grow out?

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-15)

La Connexion Francaise

fredonner = hum
trimballer = cart around
atteindre = reach
ramasser = pick up
seiul = threshold
baisser = lower

Dénombrement en français

Cet livre est sur un trajectoire étrange.


Monday, January 14, 2019

Act of Caring (2019-01-14)

Act of Caring 

I made supper tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-14)

La Connexion Francaise

soutenir = support
attraper = catch
feuilleter = leaf
fouiller = search
séjour = stay
nicher = nestle
fêlées = cracked
bonté = goodness

Dénombrement en français

Cette salade est remplie de bonté.


Sunday, January 13, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-01-13)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why was Safeway wiped out of bananas (both generic and organic) this afternoon?

Today I Learned . . . (2019-01-13)

Today I Learned . . .

You can send a text directly from your Apple Watch.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-13)

La Connexion Francaise

autant = much
monter = ascend, climb, mount
roucoulement = coo
parvenir = reach
horripilant = exasperating
broyer = grind
brasser = brew
choeur = choir
pétiller = twinkle
boulot = job

Dénombrement en français

Zöe regards moi avec tant de espoir dans ses yeux.


Saturday, January 12, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-12)

La Connexion Francaise

lancer = launch
affaler = haul down
quoique = though
bouder = sulk
louables = praiseworthy
veiller = watch
échec = failure
mentir = lie
sitôt = so early
entasser = heap
paillasse = mattress

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas toute motivation aujourd'hui.

Friday, January 11, 2019

Today I Learned . . . (2019-01-11)

Today I Learned . . .

There are 40,000 muscles in the trunk of an elephant.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-11)

La Connexion Francaise

prêter = lend
pointilleux = pernickety
léguer = devise, bequeath
devenir = become
ranger = tidy
méfiance = mistrust
avérer = prove
épier = spy
puisque - since
gêner = bother
grommeler = grumble

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu de la chance ce matin.  J'ai gére finir mon prix sans assistance.


Thursday, January 10, 2019

Act of Caring (2019-01-10)

Act of Caring

I put away another cart at Safeway.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-01-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does everyone like the goatee?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-10)

La Connexion Francaise

reconnaître = recognize
lancer = launch
apeurer = scare
mâchoire = jaw

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui est frustrant avec comment stupide nous sommes étant.





Wednesday, January 09, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-09)

La Connexion Francaise

enfoncer = push
braquer = shine
lourd = heavy
apaisant = soothing
atteler = harness
tâche = task
oeuvrer = work
parcourir = browse
au fond = basically
miette= crumb
effleurer = brush
plisser = narrow

Dénombrement en français

J'ai trouvé mon concentration ce matin.




Today I Learned . . . (2019-01-09)

Today I Learned . . .

There is a small town in northern Saskatchewan, on the Buffalo River Dene Nation (in the vicinity of Buffalo Narrows) called Dillon.  It has existed since 1790.

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

Act of Caring (2019-01-08)

Act of Caring

I put away four carts at Safeway tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-01-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I follow more cake bakers?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-08)

La Connexion Francaise

guère = hardly
démarrer = start
méfiant = suspicious
toiser = eye scornfully

Dénombrement en français

C'etais pris moi nombreuses heures comprendre mes tâches pour le jour.



The Daily Affirmation (2019-01-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

I figured out a spreadsheet problem that lets me generate a graph of all my daily step counts for a calendar year.

Monday, January 07, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-07)

La Connexion Francaise

suprendre = suprise
entrepôt = warehouse
atelier = workshop

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin d'appeller mon docteur de tête ce après-midi about mes botox coups.





Sunday, January 06, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-01-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a nice couple of quiet hours with my pets in the living room watching NFL playoff football.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-01-06)

Today I Learned . . .

Kirk Douglas. father of Michael Douglas, is still alive at 102 years of age.

Act of Caring (2019-01-06)

Act of Caring 

I fixed my printer.

I set up a bar in the basement to hang my jersey as I transition through my entire collection.

I did a load in the dishwasher this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-06)

La Connexion Francaise

paraître = appear
nouer = tie
pourvoir = provide
soulagement = relief
heurter = hit
guérir = cure
grincer = grind
parvenir = reach
oser = dare
fosse = pit
asticots = maggots
creux = hollow
ânonner = mumble

Dénombrement en français

Cette chanson me ramène dans le temps.



Saturday, January 05, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-05)

La Connexion Francaise

tandis = while
quémander = beg
tantinet = mite
ébranler = shake
devancer = forestall
par-dessus = above
volets = shutters
affala = collapse
loque = rag
ramper = crawl
verrou = lock
scander = chant
accouder = elbows

Dénombrement en français

Je dormi en retard ce matin.



Friday, January 04, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-01-04)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a goal and had a nice assist in Delco hockey today.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-04)

La Connexion Francaise

perruque = wig
haletant = breathless
adosser = lean
essuyer = wipe
témoin = witness
au bout = at the end

Dénombrement en français

Où est-ce que je trouverais le livres electronique sur l'internet ?


Thursday, January 03, 2019

Act of Caring (2019-01-03)

Act of Caring

I fixed the drink lid dispenser at Taco Bell tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-01-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I figured out how to get into the crater in my map on Surviving Mars.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-01-03)

Today I Learned . . .

Lego pieces are not recyclable.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-01-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I take too many rabbit pictures?

Do I need more apps on my Apple Watch?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-03)

La Connexion Francaise

abri = shelter
plâtre = plaster
fournée = batch
métier = job
raconter = tell
blème = pale

Dénombrement en français

J'ai essayé être honnête de mon inquietude de notre projet nouveau.


Wednesday, January 02, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-01-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

My 2018 tips were a good return on a year's effort.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-02)

La Connexion Francaise

cieux = heavens
ronger = gnaw
tôt = early

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite bouger mon corps, mange bien, sent fort et etre mieux.


Blog Question Of The Day (2019-01-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should we go to the summer opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in California's DisneyLand or the fall opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Florida's Disney World?

Tuesday, January 01, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-01-01)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I make it the defining purpose of this year of our lord 2019 to collect all of the movies of the "Marvel Cinematic Universe" on BluRay Disc?

Today I Learned . . . (2019-01-01)

Today I Learned . . .

You can go deaf from an ear infection.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-01)

La Connexion Francaise

parcourir = browse
maîtriser = control
au-dessus = above
poitrine = chest
appuyer = support
âmes = souls

Dénombrement en français

Je suis sensant stress ce matin.  Je le n'aime pas.


Monday, December 31, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-31)

Blog Question Of The Day

What percentage of people that advertise something on Buy & Sell actually manage to sell it?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-31)

La Connexion Francaise

ailleurs = elsewhere
écuelle = bowl
prier = pray
couler = flow
raconter = tell
fouiller = search
auparavant = previously
grossièrement = roughly
ficelle = string

Dénombrement en français

Ce livre a un chemin trés sinueux.


Sunday, December 30, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got 20,000 steps today with only one dog walk.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-30)

Today I Learned . . .

You can get a free HDMI cable from a Sasktel Store for your Max cable box.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-30)

La Connexion Francaise

liasse = bundle
replonger = relapse
grincer = grind
pesants = heavy
rayer = strike
affreux = frightful

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que ce serait arreter neigant.


Saturday, December 29, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-29)

La Connexion Francaise

sauter = jump
nettement = clearly
taux = rate
amitié = friendship

Dénombrement en français

Comment peux-je améliorer mon vocabulaire francaise?


Friday, December 28, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-28)

La Connexion Francaise

creuser = dig
piste = track
poussiéreux = dusty
lustre = chandelier
malhabile = unskillful
délices = delights
plaindre = complain
frotter = scrub
plancher = floor
ramasser = pick up
fiente = droppings
envahir = invade
entasser = heap

Dénombrement en français

Le chat veut aller dehors.  Je ne sais pas pourquoi.


Thursday, December 27, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-27)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why is "California Golden Seals" the top suggestion in Facebook Groups for me?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-27)

La Connexion Francaise

couronner = crown
autant = much
voleur = thief
souligner = underline
fouiller = search
monceaux = heaps of
bestiole = beast
araignée = spider

Dénombrement en français

C'est plus froid dehors ce matin.


Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-26)

Today I Learned . . .

You can rent/buy theatrical feature movies on Youtube.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-26)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Is it reasonable to conclude that a walk to the Circle K would be 200 steps shorter if I walked on the east versus the west side of the street?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-26)

La Connexion Francaise

gonfler = inflate
avis = view
avouer = confess
affamer = starve
soupirer = sigh
solder = settle
échec = failure

Dénombrement en français

Je suis déterminé à ne pas échouer avec my nouveau Montre Apple.


Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-25)

Today I Learned . . .

The Government of Canada is doing a massive renovation of the Centre Block of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa that is going to take 10-15 years to complete.

Act of Caring (2018-12-25)

Act of Caring 

We installed the new TV this afternoon to full working glory.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-25)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I add all the Surviving Mars DLC to my install of the game?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-25)

The Daily Affirmation

My constant argument for the past several months was settled with today's Christmas present from Holly.  She got me an Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-25)

La Connexion Francaise

rembourser = refund
ramasser = pick up
matalas = mattress
aiguille = needle
ourlet = hem
rallonger = extend
nabot = runt
coudre = sew
garde-robe = wardrobe
serrer = tighten
fesses = buttocks
déchirure = tear
bourrer = stuff
lâcher = blurt
glousser = cluck

Dénombrement en français

Joyeux Noël!!


Monday, December 24, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-24)

La Connexion Francaise

paillasse = clown
ventre = belly
fredonner = hum
paupières = eyelids
ecorce = bark
saule = willow
loup = wolf

Dénombrement en français

Je suis allant avoir un grand jour.


Sunday, December 23, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-23)

La Connexion Francaise

guérir = cure
débarrasser = get rid of
dresser = train
diriger = lead

Dénombrement en français

Pourqoui est-ce que mon stéréo n'a pas le bruit?


Saturday, December 22, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-22)

La Connexion Francaise

bourse = stock exchange
remuer = stir
touiller = toss
vitre = window
fiole = flask
éblouir = dazzle
anodins = harmless

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fini peindre.


Friday, December 21, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-21)

La Connexion Francaise

autant = much
appuyer = support
grimper = climb
demeure = dwelling
épouvantable = terrible
cernes = dark circles
se pencher = lean
jacasser = yap
suraiguë = shrill
tenter = try
bouleverser = upset
ceinture = belt

Dénombrement en français

J'etait bouleverser ce matin.

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-12-20)

Act of Caring

I got lots of things done tonight:
  1.  Got my Dad's present
  2.  Picked up my pills from Safeway
  3.  Bottled wine until we ran out of bottles
  4.  Put the first coat of paint on the new pieces of the entertainment centre.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

Zoe looks so pretty with her fur trimmed.

Holly says this year's wine tastes great.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-20)

La Connexion Francaise

quiconque = whoever
enfreindre = infringe
crachoter = sputter
franchir = cross
échelle = ladder
fuite = flight
guère = hardly
ivrogne = drunk
paresseux = lazy
témoin = witness

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas été paresseux ce semaine.



Wednesday, December 19, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished all my Christmas present wrapping tonight.

Act of Caring (2018-12-19)

Act of Caring

We tested all the pear wine and its good to bottle.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is there an Air Miles promotion for Old El Paso taco seasoning every week?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-19)

La Connexion Francaise

puisque = since
soulager = relieve
constat = finding
éloigner = remove
sceller = seal
gémir = moan
clouer = nail

Dénombrement en français

Je suis très occupé aujourd-hui.



Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

How many calories did I consume in that enormous potluck lunch?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-18)

La Connexion Francaise

forcément = necessarily
jurer = swear
gré = will
douer = endow
chiffres = statistics
gérer = manage
sauterelle = cricket
pareil = the same
gratter = scratch
crâne = skull

Dénombrement en français

Je n'etais pas efficace aujourd-hui.


Monday, December 17, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I have won the week in fantasy football and will play for the championship next weekend.

Act of Caring (2018-12-17)

Act of Caring

I wrapped all my presents save one for which I don't have a box.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-17)

La Connexion Francaise

déverrouiller = unlock
fusiller = shoot
perte = loss
confier = entrust
à propos = about

Dénombrement en français

Je suis accablé de trop travail.


Sunday, December 16, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I was 2-0 on jersey choices for today's NFL games.

Act of Caring (2018-12-16)

Act of Caring 

I bought shower hooks to replace the wire that was holding up my plastic multi-hangers.  They wouldn't fit because they had a metal ball welded on the end.  I found my mini rotary tool.  Bought mini cutting wheels for it.  I cut off all the balls from the hooks.  Now I've replaced all the hangers that had wire and the closet bar is much easier to sort and slide.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-16)

La Connexion Francaise

vide = empty

Dénombrement en français

J'ai comprendu chaque mot sur la deux pages en francais ce matin.


Saturday, December 15, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do people drive unnecessarily slow?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-15)

La Connexion Francaise

renchérir = trump
empêcher = prevent
réellement = actually
proches = relatives
souligner = underline
leurrer = lure
déplut = displeased
tromper = deceive
tordre = twist

Dénombrement en français

Ma estomac est tordu.

Friday, December 14, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-14)

La Connexion Francaise

guérir = cure
tournebouler = mix up
soulager = relieve
subir = undergo
loisir = leisure
voleur = thief
funeste = disastrous
tenue = outfit

Dénombrement en français

Je commence à détester travailler en Inventor.



Thursday, December 13, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-12-13)

Act of Caring

I finally managed to get the stain off the bottom of the toilet seat.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

I logged another hour in Cities and still no signs of a mass extinction.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-13)

Today I Learned . . .

67% of adults under 50 carry the herpes virus.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-13)

La Connexion Francaise

emboîter = follow suit
barbe = beard
bonimenteur = barker
mépris = contempt
poil = hair

Dénombrement en français

Je dois travailler très vite sur ma design cet après-midi.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-12-12)

Act of Caring

I hauled out two trips worth of garbage.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I played Cities for 3 hours and there was no sign of a mass extinction.

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

Today I Learned . . .

They have a drug you can take to prevent your body from being infected by HIV.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-12)

La Connexion Francaise

serrer = tighten
royaume = kingdom
reprendre = resume
aise = easy

Dénombrement en français

J'ai atteindu rien sur ma travail ce matin.


Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-11)

Today I Learned . . .

Pain in the lower-left abdomen is indicative of bowel distress.

A real luffa sponge (not the synthetic plastic version) comes from a gourd (like a cucumber).

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-11)

La Connexion Francaise

éperdument = madly
soigner = treat
haillons = rags
radoucir = soften
esquisser = sketch
aisselles = armpits
éberlué = dumbfounded

Dénombrement en français

Je sens comme si je suis courant alors vite que je vais tomber.


Monday, December 10, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-10)

La Connexion Francaise

émeute = riot
assener = thump
décousu = desultory
ralentir = slow down
gronder = scold
fier = proud/trust
vif = bright

Dénombrement en français

Je sens comme si j'ai besoin de ralentir à mon travail.


Sunday, December 09, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-09)

La Connexion Francaise

effondrer = collapse
cauchemar = nightmare
au fond = basically
encoignure = corner
contourner = get around
coutumière = customary
tandis que = while
inconscient = unconscious
bourdonner = buzz
volte-face = turnabout
carrure = shoulders
soupirer = sigh
maugréer = grumble

Dénombrement en français

Tandis que je lire mon livres, les animaux domstiques dormir.

Saturday, December 08, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-08)

La Connexion Francaise

logis = dwelling
fournir = provide
adosser = lean
ruisseler = stream
sueur = sweat
chuchoter = whisper
dépêche = telegram
éploré = tearful
haine = hatred
sur-le-champ = right away
croassement = croaking
fondre = melt

Dénombrement en français

Mon logis est très chaud et heureux ce matin.

Friday, December 07, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-12-07)

Act of Caring 

I didn't fight about it and just went to the walk-in clinic when I sustained a cut to the face in hockey.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-07)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly brought me a Cherry Coke/Lime Crush Froster from the Circle K to have with our Little Caesars Bacon Box Set.  Life is good.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-07)

La Connexion Francaise

glisser = slip
méfiance = mistrust
plafond = ceiling
recroqueviller = cower
gérer = manage
abstenir = refrain
toiser = eye scornfully

Dénombrement en français

J'ai méfiance de gérant mon travail.


Thursday, December 06, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

What would the world be like with no tomatoes?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-06)

La Connexion Francaise

tourbillon = whirlpool
basculer = toggle
vif = bright
emmener = bring
angoisser = anxious
piétiner = trample
bousculade = rush
évanouir = faint
soulagement = relief
diriger = lead
en courant = running
cheville = ankle
élan = momentum
coup de main = help

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de un coup de main vers ma tête.


Wednesday, December 05, 2018