Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Today I Learned . . . (2020-04-28)

Today I Learned . . .

This formula will give you the minimum value of a column of numbers, excluding zero (0) as an answer.

=SMALL(D8:D372,COUNTIF(D$8:D$372,0)+1)


La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-28)

La Connexion Francaise

entretuer = kill
vrille = spin
ricaner = sneer
gosse = kid
ouragan = hurricane
brindilles = twigs
givrer = frost
frotter = scrub
costaud = strong
capuche = hood
crasseux = filthy
plisser = wrinkle
aube = dawn
dépêcher = hurry
semelle = sole

Dénombrement en français

Je pense que j'aimera cet livre mieux que le derniere.

Monday, April 27, 2020

Today I Learned . . . (2020-04-27)

Today I Learned . . .

The only functional spacecraft currently orbiting the moon is the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-27)

La Connexion Francaise

déchirer = tear
moucher = blow nose
marraine = mayor

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini cet livre francais enfin!  Je ne pense pas que je le comprende pleinement.


Act of Caring (2020-04-27)

Act of Caring 

I put out the cushions on the patio furniture this morning.

I had the front lawn fertilized before 8 AM this morning.  I hope it rains.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-04-27)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy baseball for the PS4?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had a normal blood pressure reading this morning.

After making a settings change on my computer I have checked it 5 times now and it looks like I've defeated the blinking TV problem.  :-)


Sunday, April 26, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-04-26)

Act of Caring 

I refreshed the floating disinfectant this afternoon.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I feel so much better about myself after a hair cut.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-26)

La Connexion Francaise

bougrement = damn
vachement = really
chiffre = figure
galipettes = somersaults
vainqueur = winner
méchamment = nastily
rangée = row
raz-de-marée = tsunami

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini cet livre bizarre.

Saturday, April 25, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I found a brand new pair of athletic socks in the basement this afternoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-04-25)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why do I feel like I always have to be busy?

Are there any satellites orbiting the moon?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-25)

La Connexion Francaise

carreaux = tiles
braque = pointing
veston = jacket

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est-ce qui vient de se passer?

Friday, April 24, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-04-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I be playing NHL hockey?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-24)

La Connexion Francaise

écraser = crush
repousser = repel
atterrir = land
laisser = let

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas le plus concentré.


Thursday, April 23, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-23)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly's COVID-19 test came back negative.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-23)

La Connexion Francaise

élancer = thrust
cran = notch
arracher = pluck
grincement = squeak
faisceau = beam
fesse = buttock
envoler = fly away
raccrocher = hang up
portique = gantry
lâcher = let go
hoquet = hiccup

Dénombrement en français

Que est-ce que je devrais faire de cet projet?


Blog Question Of The Day (2020-04-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need the Skywalker Saga in 4K Ultra?

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-22)

The Daily Affirmation

In a surprise move we got tacos for supper.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-22)

La Connexion Francaise

rembobiner = rewind
atterrir = land
gâter = spoil
ivresse = drunkenness

Dénombrement en français

Je sens que je n'ai pas fait n'importe quoi ce matin.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-21)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finally got the jersey that's been in shipping for 2 months!

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-21)

La Connexion Francaise

pareil = same
affoler = panic
démarrer = start
coulisse = backstage
bousculer = jostle
accaparer = grab

Dénombrement en français

Quoi est l'acier que je dois user?


Monday, April 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-20)

The Daily Affirmation

I had my third day of 100+ minutes of gaming.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-20)

La Connexion Francaise

debout = standing
devant = in front of
tronche = face
kiffer = like
délirer = rave
cafard = cockroach
décrocher = pick up

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que le bouton "Siri" n'etait pas où c'est.

Sunday, April 19, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I set a new record for 2020 for minutes of gaming in a day.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-19)

La Connexion Francaise

au-delà = beyond
balançoire = swing
méchant = mean
pareil = same
menteur = liar
mêler = mingle
dingue = crazy
aise = easy

Dénombrement en français

C'est silencieux dans la maison.  Ç'est en quelque sorte étrange.


Saturday, April 18, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-18)

The Daily Affirmation 

My sister and her family gave me Lego for my birthday.

Thank god for triptans.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-04-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are there so many people out walking before 7 AM on a Saturday?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-18)

La Connexion Francaise

arracher = pluck
assouvir = satiate
effondre = collapse
sursauter = jump
cauchemar = nightmare
au-delà = beyond

Dénombrement en français

Holly a tous le animaux domestique.

Friday, April 17, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-04-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

If the 2020 NFL season is cancelled is there no Super Bowl LV or is the 2021 season completed with Super Bowl LV?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-17)

La Connexion Francaise

dessus = above
mentir = lie

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas calme ce matin.  J'ai besoin de relaxer.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-17)

The Daily Affirmation 

The video I've been waiting 2 weeks to have finish the last 0.4% of downloading, completed over night.

My parents do NOT have COVID-19.

Thursday, April 16, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a package from Best Buy today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-16)

La Connexion Francaise

papoter = chat
ahurir = bewilder
dehors = outside
plier = fold
draguer = seduce
au fait = by the way

Dénombrement en français

Je suis en retard aujourd'hui.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

I really enjoyed Night At The Museum.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-15)

La Connexion Francaise

mignon = cute
bonasse = hottie
carrément = downright
véridique = truthful
astiquer = polish
épater = wow
casquette = cap
écrouler = collapse
atterrir = land
tremper = soak
sueur = sweat
tenue = outfit
tricher = cheat

Dénombrement en français

Je déteste avoir toujours un mal de tête.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-14)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had 1/2 blood pressure measurements as normal this morning.

I got a new feature installed into my Exercise tracking spreadsheet.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-04-14)

Today I Learned . . .

The City of San Francisco uses a predominantly non-mechanically treated surface water for its drinking water.

The designation ODT at the end of some drug names stands for "Oral Disintegrating Tablet".

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-14)

La Connexion Francaise

gerber = stack
trouiller = scare
exaucer = answer
coulisse = backstage
éteindre = switch off

Dénombrement en français

Tout ce que j'ai fait ce matin, c'était de répondre aux questions.


Monday, April 13, 2020

Today I Learned . . . (2020-04-13)

Today I Learned . . .

John Candy is in the movie Career Opportunities (1991).

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-13)

La Connexion Francaise

sosie = doppleganger
coude = elbow
agenouiller = kneel

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que mon nez est liquide?


The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had normal blood pressure this morning.

Six weeks later the jerseys I've been waiting for has appeared in Canada Post's possession.

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Today I Learned . . . (2020-04-12)

Today I Learned . . .

Jackie Redmond and I have the same birthday.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-12)

La Connexion Francaise

boucle = loop
bousiller = screw up
tais-tou = shut up
chevet = bedside
gerber = stack
déchirer = tear

Dénombrement en français

Ça prend trop longtemps télécharger cet patch de jeu.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

My scale gave me a birthday gift and said I lost 3.1 pounds since yesterday.

Holly gave me Madden 20 (not 19) for my birthday!

Saturday, April 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-11)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly brought me birthday Darkside donuts!

I love fizzy iced tea.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-11)

La Connexion Francaise

grondement = rumble
jaillir = spring up
hors = out
bousiller = screw up
tousser = cough
crachoter = sputter
rocailleuse = rocky
flingue = gun

Dénombrement en français

Tiny Cooper est très malade.


Friday, April 10, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I have tested a successful method of watching my Google Play Movies content on other devices, most particularly the Apple TV 4K.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-10)

La Connexion Francaise

exiger = require
debattre = discuss
tarder = delay
rideau = curtain
chevelure = hair
pagaille = mess
froisse = crumple
fichu = damn

Dénombrement en français

J'ai trouvé un photo drole.

Thursday, April 09, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-09)

The Daily Affirmation

You can't miss with a supper of a bacon cheese burger and fries.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-09)

La Connexion Francaise

rayer = scratch
barrer = cross out
siffloter = whistle
dessus = above
horripiler = horrify
volant = steering wheel

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que je serre mon mâchoire?


Wednesday, April 08, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

You will never feel more at peace with the world than when a cat is napping blissfully in your lap.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-08)

La Connexion Francaise

baisser = lower
rigoler = laugh
dégueulasse = disgusting
déranger = bother

Dénombrement en français

Je pense pense que je manque le sens de ces pages.

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-07)

The Daily Affirmation

Afternoon cat cuddles are great stress relievers.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-07)

La Connexion Francaise

chier = take a dump
fesser = spank
emmener = bring
gueule = mouth
fusiller = shoot
pareil = bet
trimballer = lug around
muret = low wall

Dénombrement en français

Je n'aime pas poils de cat sur mon assiette.


Monday, April 06, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-06)

La Connexion Francaise

piège = trap
avaler = swallow
accorder = grant
emprunter = borrow

Dénombrement en français

Will Grayson a entendu quelque chose il ne veut pas entendre.

Act of Caring (2020-04-06)

Act of Caring 

I sprayed my desk chair's hinge with WD40 to get rid of the horrendous squeak.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had normal blood pressure this morning.

Sunday, April 05, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-05)

The Daily Affirmation

Happiness is ... a cat having a nap in your lap.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-05)

La Connexion Francaise

loque = rag
foirer = screw up
noyer = walnut
flaque = puddle
poignet = wrist
nains = dwarf
dépanner = troubleshoot
ordonnance = order

Dénombrement en français

Ma chien n'apparaît pas vouloir aller pour un promenade.


Saturday, April 04, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-04)

The Daily Affirmation 

Today I am grateful for zolmitriptan ODT.

It makes me happy that I only took one walk today but still got my 10,000 steps.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-04-04)

Today I Learned . . .

White Castle was founded in 1921, nearly 20 years before McDonalds.

The first day I started writing down my sleep was April 22, 2011.

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

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does 13 pages per chapter/section come up so often in the books I read?

Am I essential?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-04)

La Connexion Francaise

embrouiller = confuse
d'accord = okay
accorder = grant
sagesse = wisdom

Dénombrement en français

Qui est Will Grayson?


Friday, April 03, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished a level in Spyder.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-03)

La Connexion Francaise

veille = eve
tordre = twist
debout = standing
metteur = director

Dénombrement en français

Peut-être que je finis cet estimation avant cet soir?


Today I Learned . . . (2020-04-03)

Today I Learned . . . 

The first day I started writing down my weight was March 21, 2011.

Thursday, April 02, 2020

Today I Learned . . . (2020-04-02)

Today I Learned . . . 

Everything I have saved (movies, music, photos) would fit on one 4 TB hard drive (3.85 TB).  It is instead spread across 5 hard drives that vary in size between 1 and 8 TB with a total storage capacity of 16 TB.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got a minor celebrity Like on one of my tweets this morning.

Walmart eventually agreed to let me return the defective hard drive I bought yesterday.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-02)

La Connexion Francaise

tromper = deceive
brusquer = rush
figer = freeze
aborder = tackle
mensonge = lie

Dénombrement en français

Ma tête sens flou.  Je doit avoir un mal de tête.


Wednesday, April 01, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-01)

La Connexion Francaise

aiguilles = needles
parages = around
piétiner = trample

Dénombrement en français

Mon disque dur est cassé.


Tuesday, March 31, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-31)

The Daily Affirmation 

My video conversion project appears to be successful.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-31)

Blog Question Of The Day

What is a douche canoe?

Act of Caring (2020-03-31)

Act of Caring

I put away the lazy people's carts at Safeway.

I fixed the automatic door at the new Sobey's liquor store.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-31)

La Connexion Francaise

ténèbres = darkness
opiner = nod
harceler = harass
omoplate = scapula
asséner = give away

Dénombrement en français

Ce matin was beaucoup plus lisse qu'hier.

Monday, March 30, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

I doubled my internet speed today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-30)

La Connexion Francaise

franchir = cross
livrer = deliver
honte = shame
gerber = stack

Dénombrement en français

Mon internet frustré moi aujourd-hui.


Sunday, March 29, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-29)

 The Daily Affirmation

I wore a sweater for walks for the first time this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-29)

La Connexion Francaise

puer = stink
tâcher = stain
plaider = plead
coupable = guilty
obséder = obsess
sauter = jump
limace = slug
parvenir = reach
essuyer = wipe
morve = glanders
ivre = drunk

Dénombrement en français

Étais-je aussi mélodramatique quand j'étais enfant?


Saturday, March 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-28)

 The Daily Affirmation 

Today I played Jedi: Fallen Order, built Lego and played Cities: Skyline.

Tonight my TV was not blinking.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do I enjoy watching restoration videos of tools and edged blades?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-03-28)

La Connexion Francaise

ahurir = bewildered
enfourir = put on
bredouiller = mumble
meuf = girl
rayer = scratch
panteler = pant
éteint = off
foncer = go for it
poumons = lungs
ralentir = slow down
pelouse = lawn
verrer = see
éloigner = remove
filage = spinning
amener = bring
moulant = tight
pleurnichard = whiny

Dénombrement en français

Ce matin je ne peux pas penser en francais.

Pourquoi est-ce que mon televiseur cligner?

Friday, March 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finished my first week of working from home.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-03-27)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I catalog all of the books that I own?


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.