Friday, May 15, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

I may have figured out the pattern to beat the Ninth Sister.  Now to just execute it better!

Today I Learned ... (2020-05-15)

Today I Learned ...

I started writing down my daily prescription consumptions on April 28, 2014.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-15)

La Connexion Francaise

maillot = shirt
fesses = buttocks
oie = goose
fondre = melt
freiner = brake
poussette = stroller

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd-hui est trop chaotique.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-14)

The Daily Affirmation 

Zoe and I had a nice, long 5.30 km dog walk tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-14)

La Connexion Francaise

blasé = jaded
jaillir = spring up
fond = background
piétons = pedestrians
tamponner = dab
fuite = flight
chalumeau = blow torch
cire = wax
flagues = puddles
épargner = save

Dénombrement en français

Je faut épargne mon vie.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

I won my game of Ballistic Baseball tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-05-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy another iPad to use as a permanent side monitor?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-13)

La Connexion Francaise

carrosserie = body
froisser = crumple
nuage = cloud
bêtise = stupid
creuser = dig
voûter = vault
gémir = groan
tuyau = pipe
ronger = gnaw
rouille = rust
poussière = dust

Dénombrement en français

Je pourrais faire sans poussière.


Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-12)

The Daily Affirmation

My filling replacement was remarkably quick, especially considering all the safety precautions.

I won three rounds of Madden 20 tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-12)

La Connexion Francaise

rembobiner = rewind
débrouiller = unravel
saillie = protusion
pilier = pillar
jaillir = spring up
fouillir = rummage
clocher = bell tower
cramponner = hold on
durcir = harden
épave = wreck

Dénombrement en français

Mon rendez-vous s'est mieux passé que prévu.

Monday, May 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-11)

The Daily Affirmation

A file I've had queued to download for months made meaningful progress today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-11)

La Connexion Francaise

saisir = grab
rêche = rough
dépêcher = hurry
éloigner = remove
boiter = limp
larguer = dump
rugisser = roar
moule = mussel
tasser = tamp down
gosse = kid
ravir = delight
devancer = anticipate
aménager = arrange
manche = handle

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas bien.

Sunday, May 10, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

My Mom liked her Mother's Day flowers.

Today I Learned . . . (2020-05-10)

Today I Learned . . . 

On average it costs $1/sq. ft. for new sod.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-10)

La Connexion Francaise

verrouiller = lock
parvenir = reach
cinglés = weirdos
blafard = pale
cribler = screen
déchiffrer = decipher
naufrage = shipwreck
navire = ship
proche = close

Dénombrement en français

J'aime cet livre plus que mon livre francais dernier.

Saturday, May 09, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-09)

The Daily Affirmation 

I won both of my games of hockey on the PS4 this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-09)

La Connexion Francaise

asperger = sprinkle
semer = sow
haie = hedge
pèlerin = pilgrim
savant = learned
étayer = support
appuyer = press
navire = ship
epaver = wreck
gésir = lie
tempêter = storm
surgir = arise

Dénombrement en français

Je suis heureux que ma sac de couchage est réparé.

Friday, May 08, 2020

Today I Learned . . . (2020-05-08)

Today I Learned . . . 

I am much better at Madden 20 than I am NHL 20.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-08)

The Daily Affirmation

My Mom fixed the zipper on my sleeping bag this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-08)

La Connexion Francaise

tombeau = tomb
ceux = those
chauffard = road hog
cheville = ankle
démarrer = start
trombe = downpour
louvoyer = sway
piéton = pedestrian
renverser = overturn
franchir = cross
au pont = on the bridge
siège = seat
fourgon = van
errance = wandering

Dénombrement en français

Mes allergies me frappent le cul.


Thursday, May 07, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-07)

The Daily Affirmation 

Zoe looks so cute in her summer hair cut and she was a perfect little girl for me in the trip to and from the groomers on the other side of town.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-07)

La Connexion Francaise

aboutissement = outcome
reculer = back off
sourde = deaf
appuyer = press
carrure = middle
chantier = construction site
chevroter = hug
nouer = tie


Dénombrement en français

J'ai dit je n'allais pas m'énerver.  Je suis énerver.

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-05-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need a sound system for my Playstation?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I am good at Madden.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-06)

La Connexion Francaise

saisissement = seizure
lâcher = let go
écraser = crush
témoin = witness
vacarme = uproar
débrouiller = unravel
frisson = thrill
clarter = splash
foncer = go for it
piège = trap
au courant = aware
figer = freeze
quiconque = anyone
mordre = bite
hameçon = fishing hook

Dénombrement en français

Je suis de mauvaise humeur.


Tuesday, May 05, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-05)

The Daily Affirmation 

The hot tub is very soothing.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-05)

La Connexion Francaise

trahisser = betray
craigner = fear
courte = short
barbe = beard
calotte = cap
bredouille = empty-handed
tenter = try
promettre = promise
échelle = ladder

Dénombrement en français

Ma jour me partir bredouille.

Act of Caring (2020-05-05)

Act of Caring

I bought the parts and fashioned a proper fix of the cushion on my weight bench this afternoon.

Monday, May 04, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-04)

The Daily Affirmation 

On Star Wars Day I watched Episode 7,8,9 and almost finished building my Lego Porg.

10th consecutive day of 15,000+ steps.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-04)

La Connexion Francaise

trôner = enthrone
pelure = peel
étouffer = choke
jupette = skirt
cueillir = gather

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas bien.  Je ne sais pas pourquoi.


Sunday, May 03, 2020

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

Today I Learned . . .

In Madden 20, don't blitz Aaron Rodgers.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-05-03)

The Daily Affirmation

Supper at my sister's was great.

I squeaked out a second sack with less than a minute to go to win another 2 sack challenge in Madden Ultimate Teams.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-03)

La Connexion Francaise

frapper = hit
vieilleries = junk
rassis = stale
tournevis = screwdriver
faucher = mow
revanche = revenge
acajou = mahogany
effrayante = scary
emmener = bring
écureuil = squirrel

Dénombrement en français

Je meurs d'allergies saisonnières.

Saturday, May 02, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-05-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

Triptans are life savers.

I got a lot of good gaming in today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-02)

La Connexion Francaise

effraction = breaking in
soutien = support
aîné = elder
vitrine = showcase

Dénombrement en français

Je suis heureuse que mon téléviseur travaille encore.

Friday, May 01, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-05-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

I am thankful that the pills worked the way they are supposed to.

It is comforting to have people to support me.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-01)

La Connexion Francaise

seuil = threshold
poing = fist
renne = reindeer
chiquenaude = flick
daigner = deign
bruissanter = rustle
fossé = pit
éclat = shine

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est-ce que je devrais faire?

Thursday, April 30, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-04-30)

La Connexion Francaise

aveuglant = blinding
moitié = half
écouler = flow out
cendrer = ash
pousser = push
fichtre = file
dépareiller = mismatch
faouche = fierce
devoir = duty
effrayer = frighten
matinale = morning
déchirer = tear
dessus = above

Dénombrement en français

Ma tête martèle.

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

I woke up in a great mood this morning.  I felt peaceful, with a warm kitty in my arm.  I stayed in bed an extra 5 minutes just to enjoy it.

I am really great at making tables and figures.

I finally finished the two sack challenge in Madden Ultimate Team.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2019-04-28)

The Daily Affirmation 

The Porsche is officially "out" for the summer.  :-)

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.