Thursday, April 04, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-04-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is it creepy to peer in your own window?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-04)

La Connexion Francaise

épuiser = exhaust
poitrine = chest
sitôt = so early
boulotte = dumpy
ralentir = slow down
lorsque = when
larmes = tears
déménager = move
maudite = cursed

Dénombrement en français

J'etait trop occupé ce matin.

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I may not have to see the nephrologist anymore.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-03)

La Connexion Francaise

autant = much
jouxter = adjoin
proche = close
emménager = move in

Dénombrement en français

J'etait dérangé ce matin.

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-02)

La Connexion Francaise

astuce = trick
pire = worst
briller = shine
écœurer = nauseate

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lu onze pages dans ma livre.  C'ai calmé moi.

Monday, April 01, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-01)

The Daily Affirmation

My budget did not take the hit I was expecting this morning.

I got Season 4 of Game of Thrones on sale today.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-04-01)

Today I Learned . . .

You can take a screen shot of the Touch Bar on a Macbook Pro.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-04-01)

La Connexion Francaise

agir = act
tricheur = cheater
mensonge = lie
arquer = arch

Dénombrement en français

Je suis allé au Costco avec Kaylie pour dejeuner.  J'ai eu un glace vanille avec caramel.




Sunday, March 31, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-31)

The Daily Affirmation

I feel good after a challenging weights work-out.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-31)

Today I Learned . . .

It takes 20 minutes to charge my Apple Watch 20%.

A 24-minute work-out discharges 6% of my Apple Watch battery.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-31)

La Connexion Francaise

creux = hollow
tout d'abord = first of all
charabia = gibberish
décaler = shift
galimatias = rigmarole

Dénombrement en français

Français ñ'était pas charabia ce matin.




Saturday, March 30, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I look up cheat notes for God of War?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

The weather outside this afternoon was beautiful for a walk.

I really, really enjoy playing God of War.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-30)

La Connexion Francaise

envoler = fly
recourber = recurve
griffes = claws
gant = glove
tabouret = stool

Dénombrement en français

Je comprend ma livre bien ce matin.



Friday, March 29, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-29)

La Connexion Francaise

pâteuse = pasty
sautiller = hop

Dénombrement en français

Lirant est allé bien aujourd-hui.







Thursday, March 28, 2019

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-28)

Today I Learned . . .

Emperor Palpatine's first name is "Sheev".

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I convert every road in my city to a dirt road?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished two books today.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-28)

La Connexion Francaise

éplucher = peel
recenser = inventory
sauter = jump
betterave = beet
soupirer = sigh
songer = wonder
d'abord = first
croquis = sketch
au bout = at the end
croître = grow
ravalant = swallowing
dépit = spite
écrouler = collapse
épouvantable = terrible
péniblement = laboriously
menton -= chin
secouer = shake

Dénombrement en français

Mon liste of mots francais est long aujourd-hui.





Wednesday, March 27, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I lost my hockey sticks then got them back again.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-27)

La Connexion Francaise

craindre = fear
renseignement = information
éloigner - remove
mèche = wick
rater = miss
alentours = surroundings
vifs = bright
chuchoter = whisper

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un matin mauvais aujourd-hui.




Tuesday, March 26, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-26)

La Connexion Francaise

livraison = delivery
sourd = deaf
foncer = charge
longer = follow
noeud = node
sauter = jump
coller = paste
entasser = heap
creusets = crucibles
éprouvettes = specimens
cornu = horned
catimini = sly
bavard = talkative
colproter = peddle
malin = malignant
opérer = operate

Dénombrement en français

Je suis très tendu.



Monday, March 25, 2019

Act of Caring (2019-03-25)

Act of Caring

I loaded the dishwasher just before going to bed.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-25)

The Daily Affirmation

My dental work this morning was essentially painless.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-25)

La Connexion Francaise

entrepôts = warehouses
songer = wonder

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas bien.  Mon tête est plein.



Sunday, March 24, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-24)

La Connexion Francaise

abîme = abyss
ennuis = trouble
insu = unbeknownst
foi = faith

Dénombrement en français

Cet était un promenade de chien cet était trés sans intérêt.


Saturday, March 23, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-23)

La Connexion Francaise

raidir = stiffen
subir = undergo
subite = sudden

Dénombrement en français

Ma dos est raidir sur samedis.  Je ne sais pas pourquoi.


Friday, March 22, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

If attending a home playoff game, why would you leave immediately after the home team tied the game at the middle of the third period?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-22)

La Connexion Francaise

fêler = crack
attraper = catch
avis = view
accrouper = crouch
croisement = crossing

Dénombrement en français

Faire autant d'écriture m'a fatigué.


Thursday, March 21, 2019

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-21)

Today I Learned . . .

Emilia Clarke had two brain aneurysms.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-21)

La Connexion Francaise

phtisie = consumption
tige = stem
hérissée = bristly
poils = fur
croquer = eat
recracher = spit
sacoche = pannier
vide = empty
cueillette = picking
léguer = devise
éveiller = awake
prélever = withdraw
fiole = flask

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fatigué de etiant furieux.


Wednesday, March 20, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-20)

La Connexion Francaise

manigancer = engineer
ouvrage = work
guère = hardly
tâtonner = grope
ficelle = string
marrube = horehound

Dénombrement en français

C'étiat amusant de photographier les patins.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-20)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why do I like oatmeal so much?

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Act of Caring (2019-03-19)

Act of Caring

I picked up a package of coffee that had fallen on the floor at Safeway.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-19)

Today I Learned . . .

-- great tits -- are a type of bird.

There are tempura shrimp flavored chips.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I get so much wax in my ears?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-19)

La Connexion Francaise

recoin = recess
sur-le-champ = right away
encrier = inkwell
subite = sudden
angoisse = anguish
debout = standing

Dénombrement en français

Je connais pourquoi je suis bouleverse aujourd-hui.


Monday, March 18, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are they plowing the street when its just going to be melted dry by Thursday?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-18)

La Connexion Francaise

fouiller = search
vêtir = dress
tromper = deceive
esbroufe = swank
soigner = treat
mise = setting

Dénombrement en français

Je suis bouleversé pour une raison inconnue.

Sunday, March 17, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-17)

La Connexion Francaise

pinceau = brush
poil = hair
des fausses = fake
mendiant = beggar
crasseux = filthy
boiteux = lame
penderie = wardrobe

Dénombrement en français

Ma penderie de maillots de sport est grande.


Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-16)

Today I Learned . . .

If you're going to get a new phone, make sure your schedule is clear for the rest of the day to set it up and get it fully functional.  (I did not)

Saturday, March 16, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a new phone today - iPhone Xs Max


La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-16)

La Connexion Francaise

cogner = bump
écarter = spread
dessous = below
daim = suede
vilaines = ugly
bottes = boots
crottées = dung
éculées = shopworn
perruques = wigs
tout au found = at the very bottom

Dénombrement en français

Est-ce que je veux jouer baseball fantasie?

Friday, March 15, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-15)

La Connexion Francaise

champ = field
clou = nail
accrocher = hook
parcourir = browse
vide = empty
aussitôt = immediately
noirci = blackened
malle = trunk
soie = silk
gilet = vest
broder = embroider
haillons = rag
étoffe = fabric
larmoyer = weep

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce qu'il y a toujours quelqu'on dans le salle de bain quand j'ai besoin de aller?


Thursday, March 14, 2019

Act of Caring (2019-03-14)

Act of Caring 

I signed up for an engineering course on sustainability today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-14)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What did people do before hot showers?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-14)

The Daily Affirmation 

I enjoyed my Pi Day lemon meringue pie.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-14)

Today I Learned . . .

Chickpeas are also called garbonzo beans.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-14)

La Connexion Francaise

dérobé(e) = secret / stealthily
linge = washing
désincarnée = disembodied

Dénombrement en français

Ce matin était lente.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-13)

La Connexion Francaise

vermoulue = moldy
bancale = wobbly
fatras = mess
bougeoir = candlestick
lâcher = release
clochait = wrong
gourbi = slum

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai eu pas le petit dejeuner.  Je suis furieux.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-12)

La Connexion Francaise

abriter = shelter
bas = low
ailes = wings
encadrement = framing
mépriser = despise
gâcher = spoil
crânes = skulls
kyrielle = string
envoler = fly
au-dessus = above
infructueuse = unsuccessful
parvenir = reach
coffre = chest
trôner = enthrone

Dénombrement en français

Je sens infrustueuse ce matin.


Monday, March 11, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I got to the bottom of the pain in my teeth.

Act of Caring (2019-03-11)

Act of Caring

I wiped the table after supper.

I fixed all the mislabeled posts in my blog.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-11)

La Connexion Francaise

colimaçon - spiral
decroucher = unhook
lutrins = lecturns
crochet = hook
fond = background
furoncles = boils
squelette = skeleton
ricanant = sneeringly
osseux = bony

Dénombrement en français

Je suis allé chez le dentiste ce matin.  J'ai trois caries.  Je suis triste le sur.


Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you be haunted by something pleasant?

Sunday, March 10, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-10)

La Connexion Francaise

garde-manger = pantry
pire = worst
dégringoler = tumble

Dénombrement en français

Ils sont sur les escaliers.


Saturday, March 09, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-09)

La Connexion Francaise

prêcher = preach
bête = stupid
emboîter = follow suit
balais = broom
mener = lead
poignée = handle
écarter = spread
serpillière = mop
emprunter = borrow
faufiler = sneak out
coulisses = wings

Dénombrement en français

Je dois bête ce matin.  Je ne pourrait pas lire beaucoup mots.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-08)

Today I Learned . . .

The Marvel movie Captain Marvel references "Mallrats" with the cameo from Stan Lee.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

At this point, why would ANYONE leave the movie theatre before the end of the credits of a Marvel movie?

Friday, March 08, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had one goal and two nice assists in Delco hockey today.  (We were short-staffed.)

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-08)

La Connexion Francaise

tenter = try
bousculade = rush
happer = snap up
coude = elbow
agenouiller = kneel
errer = wander
adosser = lean
peine = trouble

Dénombrement en français

C'était chaud dans la salle de reunion.


Thursday, March 07, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-07)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why does the PS4 have to do a System Software Update every time I want to play God of War?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-07)

La Connexion Francaise

tonnerre = thunder
temoin = witness
émeute = riot
effondrer = collapse
secouer = shake
ombre = shadow
ternir = tarnish
rattraper = catch up

Dénombrement en français

Ma vessie va exploser si je dois attendre plus longtemps.


Wednesday, March 06, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-06)

La Connexion Francaise

assourdissante = deafening
voûte = vaulted
au fond = basically
lugubre = dismal
lointain = distant
fléau = scourge
âme = soul

Dénombrement en français

J'ai espoir que je ne dois pas sufferer avec depression aussi longtemps que j'ai avant.  Il y a un traitement nouveau qu'est approuvé.



Tuesday, March 05, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-05)

La Connexion Francaise

bouclier = shield
parvenir - reach
dessus = above
sueur = sweat
vitrail = stained glass
frisson = thrill
guérison = healing
gouttes = drops
ruiseler = stream

Dénombrement en français

J'ai acheté le Jeu des Trônes - Saison Un sur iTunes juste maintenant.

Monday, March 04, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-04)

La Connexion Francaise

parcourir = browse
entasser = heap
jouxtait = adjoined
tromper = deceive
ennui = boredom
debout = standing
chair = flesh
os = bone
tâche = task
accrocher = hook
vitrail - stained glass
bousculer = shove

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas bien ce matin.


The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-04)

The Daily Affirmation

I found the "Iron and Manganese Removal Handbook" which had been missing for several months.

I was both fantasy hockey and basketball last week.

Sunday, March 03, 2019

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

Today I Learned . . .

There is Werthers brand candy coated caramel corn.


La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-03)

La Connexion Francaise

échec = failure
cloison = partition
sacoche = sack of leather
trouvaille = find
vide = empty
déchirer = tear
emparer = take

Dénombrement en français

Je veux prendre Zoe pour une promenade.


Saturday, March 02, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-02)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What should I buy with my surplus of money?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a great afternoon playing God Of War on the big TV in the living room.

Act of Caring (2019-03-02)

Act of Caring

I emptied and re-loaded the dishwasher.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-02)

La Connexion Francaise

bienveillante = benevolent
lattes = slats
frotter = scrub
rayure = groove
rainure = scratch
rendre compte = realize / figure out
aménager = develop
tonnelet = keg
anneau = ring
soulever = raise
cuve = tank
parois = walls
argile = clay
gaspiller = waste
suiter = ooze
parvenir = reach

Dénombrement en français

J'ai porté tonnelets de biere hier soir.  Ils n'étaient pas lourd.


Friday, March 01, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a really nice top corner goal in Delco hockey today.

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

Today I Learned . . .

They sell soft serve ice cream at Sasktel Centre now.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-01)

La Connexion Francaise

prendre = take
caler = prop
creux = hollow
gaspiller = waste
oisillon = chick

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin do chercher moins mots aujourd-hui.


Thursday, February 28, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-28)

La Connexion Francaise

picorer = peck
creux = hollow
moitié = half
ébouriffer = tousle
sourd = deaf
tracasser = bother
creuser = dig
rendormir = back to sleep
lueur = glow
bougie = candle
épuisement = exhaustion
aboutir = lead
caler = stall
ramasser = pick up
ravir = thrill
ailes = wings
empoigner = grab
pelle = shovel
tomettes = tiles
tenter = try
tranchant = sharp

Dénombrement en français

J'ai cherché beaucoup mots aujourd'hui.


Wednesday, February 27, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-27)

La Connexion Francaise

dresser = train
travers = through
pareille = like
paillase = clown
mentir = lie
fredonner = hum
ronronnement = purring
tarder = delay

Dénombrement en français

Je suis encore frustré.


Tuesday, February 26, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-26)

La Connexion Francaise

souligner = underline
frémir = shudder
repandre = spread
bateau = boat
dégainer = unsheathe

Dénombrement en français

Je sens improductif même si j'ai fait plusieurs choses.


The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I won fantasy basketball last week.

Monday, February 25, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-25)

La Connexion Francaise

déjouer = foil
supprimer = remove

Dénombrement en français

J'ai connu plus de le mots dans aujourd'hui's deux pages.


Sunday, February 24, 2019

Today I Learned . . . (2019-02-24)

Today I Learned . . .

The key to beating Chapter 6 - Intervention in Northgard is to maintain the economic resources necessary to meet your allies needs long enough that you can develop the Fame necessary to launch Mercenaries on the enemy - at which point you wipe him out.

Act of Caring (2019-02-24)

Act of Caring 

I fixed the drain hole on the soap shelf in the shower.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

I beat the level I was stuck on in Northgard.  The key was mercenaries.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-24)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I take too many prescription drugs?

Would a weighted blanket help me?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-24)

La Connexion Francaise

bouger = move
plier = fold
gênante = bothersome
parcourir = browse
serrure = lock
pêne = bolt
ceinture = belt

Dénombrement en français

C'est silencieuse dans la maison.


Saturday, February 23, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-23)

La Connexion Francaise

tenir = hold
enceinte = pregnant
arpenter = pace
nuage = cloud
ramener = bring back
fouiller = search

Dénombrement en français

Le vent étiant froid on cette matins promenade.


Friday, February 22, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-22)

La Connexion Francaise

pâture = food
emporter = carry
paraître = appear
fuite = flight
hurlement = howl
décupler = multiply
apiser = soothe

Dénombrement en français

J'ai peur ce matin.


Thursday, February 21, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-21)

La Connexion Francaise

du bout des lèvres = reluctantly
frotter = scrub
effacer = wipe off
bouclier = shield
nonobstant = notwithstanding
repandre = spread
tressaillir = thrill
verrou = lock
épouvantable = terrible
aiguille = needle
tenter = try
aise = easy
sueur = sweat
angoisse - anguish

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas comment concevoir cette processus.


Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-20)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why is the corner of my computer sticky?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-20)

La Connexion Francaise

emparer = take
lien = link
affoler = panic
aussitôt = immediately
bouclier = shield
revanche = revenge
soufre = sulfur

Dénombrement en français

Mon cheville est allant retour à normaux.


Tuesday, February 19, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a delightfully tasty lunch from Tim Hortons today including a chocolate dip donut.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-19)

La Connexion Francaise

amadouer = coax
vêtir = dress
meurtrier = murderer
emmener = bring
sur-la-champ = on the field
fuite = flight
fondre = melt
rater = miss
funeste = disastrous

Dénombrement en français

Mon cheville a amélioré mais n'est pas bien.   Ce fait mal encore.


Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need a Bluetooth meat thermometer?

Monday, February 18, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Gout:
  1) Do I have it?  Is it causing the pain in my ankle?
  2) What can I do about it?  What treatment is going to be most effective?
  3) Can it be eliminated in its flared condition with out holistic treatments?  Or are hard pharmaceuticals my only recourse?
 

Act of Caring (2019-02-18)

Act of Caring 

I took a half an hour and swept off the slight layer of snow that had accumulated on driveway.

I went to the store and picked up my necessary groceries and household items by myself.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-02-18)

Today I Learned . . .

Autistic people lose their concentration if you force them to hold eye contact.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-18)

La Connexion Francaise

hacher = chop
poignée = handle
décoincer = loosen up
ruer = kick out
balayer = sweep
saigner = bleed
flèche = arrow
cloison = partition
clouer = nail
carreau = tile
arbalète = crossbow
blottir = snuggle
entrouverte = ajar

Dénombrement en français

Mon cheville est me meurtre.

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Act of Caring (2019-02-17)

Act of Caring

I cleaned out the inside of the microwave.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-17)

La Connexion Francaise

fournir = provide
entrepôt = warehouse
dénicher = unearth
geindre = whimper
brin = strand
agacement = annoyance
gérer = manage
anéantir = annihilate
débrouiller = untangle
autrement = other
agir = act

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas ambitieux ce matin.