Friday, March 27, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-27)

La Connexion Francaise

roue = wheel
déchiffrer = decipher
saisir = grab
surgir = arise
bouclier = shield
caban = pea coat
espiègle = playful
raie = skate
résonner = resonate
emmener = bring
livrer = deliver

Dénombrement en français

Je ne comprend pas cet gamin.


Thursday, March 26, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-26)

The Daily Affirmation 

New expansion pack for Cities: Skyline today!

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-26)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why does my HDMI link work fine on TV/monitors downstairs but on the TV I specifically bought it for it no longer works properly?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-26)

La Connexion Francaise

montrer = show
dénicher = find/unearth
hors = out
boulet = cannonball
accrocher = hook
brouillon = draft
disserter = talk
chute = fall
retentir = sound
vitre = window

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais jamais quoi-est aller suivant dans ce livre.


Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I got the hot tub filled and had time to play Jedi: Fallen Order.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-25)

Today I Learned . . .

It takes one hour to fill the hot tub.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-25)

La Connexion Francaise

éloigner = remove
abaissement = lowering
déclencher = trigger
remplisser = fill

Dénombrement en français

J'étais au bureau du médecin depuis trop longtemps.


Tuesday, March 24, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

The neighbour with the snow blower did our sidewalk this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-24)

La Connexion Francaise

noyer = walnut
tiédasse = lukewarm
flottement = floating
craindre = fear

Dénombrement en français

Je sens mieux à le déjeuner aujourd-hui par rapport à hier.


Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-24)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I migrate 9 years worth of activity records from Yahoo Notepad to Google Docs?

Monday, March 23, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-23)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What purpose is served by closing a drive-thru restaurant at 8:00 on a week day?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-23)

The Daily Affirmation 

Nachos never disappoint for supper.

I got a lot more work done, working from home, than I ever thought possible.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-23)

La Connexion Francaise

basculer = toggle
haine = hatred
glauque = gloomy

Dénombrement en français

Je ne fais rien du travail à domicile.


Sunday, March 22, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I change my morning workout with some new exercises?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-22)

La Connexion Francaise

rompre = break up
gérer = manage
atteindre = reach
bouger = move
honte = shame

Dénombrement en français

Ce fut un passage intéressant dans mon livre français.


The Daily Affirmation (2020-03-22)

The Daily Affirmation 

Happiness is ... a long session of bare chested kitty cuddles.

Saturday, March 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-21)

The Daily Affirmation

The trial run of my home office was very encouraging.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-21)

La Connexion Francaise

démener = wrestle
dingue = crazy
geignard = whiny
désolé = sorry

Dénombrement en français

Je suis geignard.

Friday, March 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

I built myself a working virtual machine today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-20)

La Connexion Francaise

gâter = spoil
scier = saw

Dénombrement en français

Je vais très vite.

Personne n'a pire Internet que nous.


Thursday, March 19, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-19)

La Connexion Francaise

taire = hush up
désentortiller = twist
ricaner = sneer
rigolo = funny
élan = momentum
portique = gantry
ronces = brambles
marécage = swamp

Dénombrement en français

J'ai beaucoup fait aujourd'hui.


The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

There's a new Cities: Skyline expansion pack in a week.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is the "New Note" button missing from Yahoo Notepad from any browser I attempt to view the page on my MacBook?

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-18)

La Connexion Francaise

démarrer = start
môme = kid
aménagement = development
creuser = dig
balançoire = swing
proche = close
pelouse = lawn

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai eu pas un bien jour.


The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-18)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had the sweetest interaction with a dog on my lunch walk this afternoon.  I was walking west on the path at the north end of the dog park beside Silverwood Golf Course.  A lady and her large, black dog were walking towards me.  Its an off-leash park so he wasn't tethered.  He took notice of me and ran over to say hi.  He didn't run so much as he bounced over.  He looked at me with smile, huge eyes and respectful interest.  He just wanted to see how I was doing before he ran up the path away from me.  It was utterly adorable.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-18)

Today I Learned . . .

It is damn hard to focus on the letters on the computer screen when you've had to take a pill for anxiety.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

What is the psychology of driving slow?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I was the voice of calm and hopefulness at work today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-17)

La Connexion Francaise

eloigner = remove
arracher = pluck
reverser = overturn

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas si cet semaine est le correcte temps avoir expédié cet email.

Monday, March 16, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-16)

The Daily Affirmation 

Being greeted at the door by the pets is instantly gratifying.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-16)

La Connexion Francaise

sécher = dry
feindre = pretend
hargneuse = snarling
acharner = being furious

Dénombrement en français

Je dois planner travailler chez moi.


Sunday, March 15, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-03-15)

Act of Caring 

I wiped down my car after a car wash yesterday.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-15)

Today I Learned . . . 

The first DVD Greg ever bought was the Matrix.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is my Chinese jersey package in quarantine?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I figured out my problem with Yahoo Notepad.

I found my head phones.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-15)

La Connexion Francaise

gribouiller = scribble
pédé = fag
bite = cock
atterrir = land

Dénombrement en français

Ce livre change de direction rapidement.


Saturday, March 14, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I like restoration videos?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I had two normal blood pressure readings this morning, for the first time since February 8th which was 36 days ago. 

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-14)

La Connexion Francaise

braquer = point
sourciller = frown
serrer = tighten
jouasse = cheeky
tressaillir = flinch
cagibi = cubbyhole
surchauffer = overheat

Dénombrement en français

Nous n'avons marché pas très loin ce matin.


Friday, March 13, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

I scored 3 goals in the last Delco hockey of the season and set up one really nice play with a great assist.

I finished an AWWA magazine for the first time in a great many months.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-13)

La Connexion Francaise

attirer = attract
embeter = bother
moite = moist
seins = breasts
foirer = screw up
remettre = put back
amadouer = coax

Dénombrement en français

Je peux jamais comprend quoi est aller sur a ce livre.

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-03-12)

Act of Caring

I added beverages to the canteen fridge this afternoon.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-12)

The Daily Affirmation

The hot tub was just what I needed tonight.

I finished the Zeffo chapter of Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-12)

La Connexion Francaise

paillasse = bench
bénisse = bless
cracher = spit
bousiller = screw up
épier = spy
ricaner = sneer
tronche = face
piqûre = sting/bite
abeille = bee
dandiner = waddle
enceinte = pregnant
emménager = move in

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas qui est faux and que n'est pas.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-12)

Today I Learned . . .

Dogs can't catch coronavirus.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Does coronavirus cause high blood pressure?

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-03-11)

Act of Caring

I took the SARCAN recycling outside.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-11)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Can you over-dose on fresh air?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-11)

The Daily Affirmation 

It is very rewarding to have your cat want cuddles every morning after you finish your workout.

I greatly enjoyed not having to scrap my windows this morning.

I got to play Lego tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-11)

La Connexion Francaise

peinarde = cunning
fusil = gun
gâcher = spoil
emmêler = entangle
crever = die

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de me calmer.


Tuesday, March 10, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-10)

The Daily Affirmation

Even though I didn't have a lunch walk, I still got 15,000 steps.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-10)

La Connexion Francaise

espiègle = playful

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que my televiseur est clignotant?


Monday, March 09, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I solved the puzzle I was on in Jedi: Fallen Order and am on to a new section of the game.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-09)

Today I Learned . . .

I had an inexplicable 34 page views yesterday.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-09)

La Connexion Francaise

reculer = back off
dessus = above
gercer = chap
confrère = colleague
titiller = tickle
dégouliner = drip

Dénombrement en français

Je suis à la page 274 et je ne sais pas où ce livre aller.


Sunday, March 08, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-08)

The Daily Affirmation

It was peaceful to sit with a cat in my lap this afternoon.

Act of Caring (2020-03-08)

Act of Caring

I added three pails of water to the hot tub this afternoon.

I did the dishes after my dog walk.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-08)

La Connexion Francaise

ricaner = sneer
plissement = wrinkling

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que certains jours je peux lire francais bien et certains jours je ne peux pas.

Saturday, March 07, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-07)

The Daily Affirmation

When it was time to leave after the Rush game, the car in front of me had already left and I got a drive through.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-07)

Today I Learned . . .

The word "vinegar" comes from the French "vin aigre" or "sour wine" because that's what vinegar is.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-07)

La Connexion Francaise

bafouiller = stammer
surgir = arise
cogner = bump
faiblesse = weakness
coincer = stuck
fardeau = burden
chialer = complain

Dénombrement en français

Ce livre change si rapidement.


Friday, March 06, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-06)

The Daily Affirmation

For the second time in a row I didn't have to stay late for a Blades game.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-06)

La Connexion Francaise

contourne = bypass
pelouse = lawn
auvent = awning
costaud = strong
viser = aim
coude = elbow
mener = lead
atterir = land
creux = hollow

Dénombrement en français

Je n'aime pas avoir un mal de tete.  J'ai trop mals de tete dernièrement.


Thursday, March 05, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-05)

La Connexion Francaise

carnet = notebook
estrade = platform
flipper = pinball
agacer = annoy
pleurniche = whimper
chouchou = pet
caillou = pebble
carrelage = floor tile
vitrine = showcase
franchir = cross
rauque = hoarse
goutter = drip
perron = porch
longer = follow
buisson = bush
nouer = tie
fond = background
croquis = sketch

Dénombrement en français

J'ai recherché beaucoup mots aujourd-hui.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-05)

Today I Learned . . .

There is actual egg in a Cadbury easter creme egg.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished the 2019 AMTA conference papers/presentations today.

The snow from yesterday melted and I didn't have to shovel.  Yay!

The problem with my computer link to an external TV as a second monitor did not have the intermittent blinking problem that had been plaguing me since Christmas tonight.  Maybe that problem is now fixed.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a belt off the internet?

Wednesday, March 04, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-04)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I subscribe to Apple Arcade for $6.99/month?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-04)

The Daily Affirmation

The Blades post-game show was cancelled and I didn't have to stay late.

All of the alarm codes on my truck have cleared themselves spontaneously.


La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-04)

La Connexion Francaise

ressortir = stand out
recroqueviller = cower
griffonner = doodle
carnet = notebook
soucoupe = saucer
chou = cabbage
là-bas = over there

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de un stratégie être plus effectif.

Tuesday, March 03, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished the regular season of NHL fantasy hockey in first place.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-03)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Is it not wasteful to wrap a magazine in plastic to mail it?

How old does a magazine have to before there's no value in reading it?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-03)

La Connexion Francaise

apaisante = soothing
titiller = tickle
fiche = plug
engueuler = shout/yell
deballer = unpack
basculer = toggle
hais = hate
gâcher = spoil
tromper = deceive

Dénombrement en français

Travail est plus dur que vacances.


Monday, March 02, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

In a way I can't reconcile with my desire to still be in Central America, it feels good to be home.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-03-02)

Today I Learned . . .

Baseballs are hand stitched.

Saturday, February 29, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-29)

The Daily Affirmation

Having a cabana for the last full day of vacation was excellent.

I laughed really hard at a couple of movies tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are people "like"-ing things at 2:40 AM?

Do I want to go to Europe?

Am I useless?

Friday, February 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-28)

The Daily Affirmation 

I really enjoyed the trip to Nicaragua today, especially the opportunity to photograph a dormant volcano, where I was able to purchase two Nicaragua baseball jerseys at the observation point.

Act of Caring (2020-02-28)

Act of Caring 

I closed the door at the Nicaraguan border crossing according to the request on the sign after someone left it open when going outside.

Thursday, February 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was tenuous when we booked it but its confirmed that the Nicaragua excursion is a GO for tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does a cemetery need power!?!

Do I really care if there's high crime at the garbage dumps?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a lot of nice photos from our excursion today.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I am somehow, beyond all logic, in first place of fantasy hockey again.

Monday, February 24, 2020

Sunday, February 23, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-23)

The Daily Affirmation

The personally made crepe that finished my meal tonight was an excellent cap to a long day of travel.

Saturday, February 22, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-22)

The Daily Affirmation

Despite spending 5 hours in the car I hit all my fitness goals today.

Friday, February 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-21)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe looks great with her fresh, new hair cut.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-21)

La Connexion Francaise

cadre = frame
pattes = paws
hais = hate
costaud = strong
crever = die

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas comment aider mes collègues de travail.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was relaxing to have a day where I wasn't borne down by the weight of a project deadline.

Act of Caring (2020-02-20)

Act of Caring 

I loaded one of the fridges at work with drinks from the stock pile this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-20)

La Connexion Francaise

emmener = bring
pencher = lean
gale = scabies
déprimer = depress
foncer = charge

Dénombrement en français

Ma côtelette de porc était bonne mais pas les patates douces.


Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-19)

The Daily Affirmation

Morning dog cuddles, while warming up the car to go to work, are very gratifying.

I finally got to do a decent about of week-night gaming, played Jedi: Fallen Order, and solved two puzzles.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-19)

La Connexion Francaise

apercevoir = see
lier = bind
rance = rancie
fredonner = hum
roucoulades = coo
quoi = what
pire = worst
braguette = fly
démanger = itch
percuter = ram

Dénombrement en français

Je veux percuter un mur avec mon cerveau.


Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-02-18)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why do some people act oblivious to a truth that's staring them in the face?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-18)

La Connexion Francaise

folle = crazy woman
remercier = thank
remporter = win

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui était frustrant.


The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-18)

The Daily Affirmation 

I meant to wash some of my winter wear, when I got back from my evening dog walk, but I forgot to put the items in the washer after I filled it with water, which was fortuitous because when I got back from shopping I realized my winter hat also needed to be washed, and I hadn't wasted the cycle yet.

Monday, February 17, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I found a problem before it was too late.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-02-17)

La Connexion Francaise

bide = bomb
dodue = plump
appuyer = press
tressaillir = thrill
grignoter = nibble
piocher = draw
foirer = screw up

Dénombrement en français

Mon mâchoire / visage ne blesse pas autant ce matin.

Sunday, February 16, 2020