Sunday, June 07, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-07)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should you try and catch the proliferation of anal cancer early?

Today I Learned ... (2020-06-07)

Today I Learned ... 

ANSI has accredited three private testing organizations to certify products as being compliant with ANSI standards (presumably including ANSI/NSF 61):

Water Quality Association (WQA)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
NSF International (NSF)

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-07)

La Connexion Francaise

pouffer = chuckle
etirer = stretch
pelouse = lawn
cime = crown
chèvre = goat
toison = fleece
broussailleuse = brushwood
ruisseaux = streams
pommeau = knob
seau = bucket
tremper = soak
perte = loss
ombre = shadow
hydromel = mead
écureuil = squirrel
paresseux = lazy
chou = cabbage
cerf = deer

Dénombrement en français

Cette pluie v être bonne pour ma pelouse.


Saturday, June 06, 2020

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

Blog Question Of The Day

How the S am I supposed to score 2+ touchdowns with only 3 minutes on the clock.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

It rained all day and I still got 15,000 steps.

Act of Caring (2020-06-06)

Act of Caring

I freshened our bathroom shower towels with acid & caustic CIP sequences.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-06)

La Connexion Francaise

poux = lice
goupiller = pin
blafard = pale
requin = shark
verrue = wart
costaud = strong
assourdir = mute
ado = teenager
asile = asylum

Dénombrement en français

C'est un jour pour asseoir et lire.


Friday, June 05, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-05)

The Daily Affirmation

We got unexpected support in our contention about Hudson Hope shop drawings.

The patch I bought for my Porsche's back window looks like its going to work great.

Act of Caring (2020-06-05)

Act of Caring

At Holly's cajoling, I fixed the hole in the back window of my Porsche tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-05)

La Connexion Francaise

dégingandé = lanky
fusil = gun
bretelle = strap
coudre = sew
manche = sleeve
houspiller = hustle

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fatigué de avoir un mal de tête.


Thursday, June 04, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-04)

The Daily Affirmation

I managed to help Kaylie this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-04)

La Connexion Francaise

rongeur = rodent
amener = bring
veuiller = want
rugissement = roar
cadre = frame
honte = shame

Dénombrement en français

Ma tête sens bizarre.

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

Today I Learned ... (2020-06-03)

Today I Learned ...

Ducklings learn to fly 50-60 days after they are born.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-03)

The Daily Affirmation

Cherry Coke Frosters are back at the Macs!

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-03)

La Connexion Francaise

guère = hardly
craigner = fear
séjour = stay
bide = belly
massue = club
néant = nothing
nouer = tie
aviser = advise
renverser = overturn
tâter = feel
étouffer = choke
côtoyer = rub shoulders

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fait un déjeuner agréable.


Tuesday, June 02, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does everyone have good grass except me?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-02)

The Daily Affirmation

It was satisfying to be able to help Kaylie with her movie problem today.

Act of Caring (2020-06-02)

Act of Caring 

I digitally shared a movie with Kaylie.

I changed my Windows password after Friday's cybersecurity issue.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-02)

La Connexion Francaise

morveux = brat
virer = fire
esclandre = scandal
recueil = collection

Dénombrement en français

Je suis vieille.


Monday, June 01, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-01)

La Connexion Francaise

écrouler = collapse
asile = asylum

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de me calmer.

Sunday, May 31, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-31)

The Daily Affirmation

My afternoon snack of a Dairy Queen chocolate milk shake was fabulous.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-05-31)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I be a new, different Washington Nationals hat?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-31)

La Connexion Francaise

veinard = lucky
frotter = scrub
manche = handle
franchir = cross
soucoupe = saucer

Dénombrement en français

Je sens mieux ce matin même si je ne dors pas bien.

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Today I Learned ... (2020-05-30)

Today I Learned ... 

Gas went up six cents to 95.9/litre.

Act of Caring (2020-05-30)

Act of Caring 

I didn't feel the passion required to write today but I knuckled down and managed to put a decently energetic scene on the paper.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-30)

La Connexion Francaise

sablier = hourglass
tâter = feel
corbeau = raven
fuite = flight
poutre = beam
puit = well
tenture = wall hanging
élire = elect

Dénombrement en français

Mon soda est très givré.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-05-30)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why is it when my weight goes down my fat percentage goes up?

If you were to count them individually, how many dandelions are there in the park?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

I lost almost 5 pounds in the last 2 days.

I hit every one of my social engagement categories today.

Friday, May 29, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-29)

The Daily Affirmation

The kidney doctor is discharging me from the kidney disease clinic.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-29)

La Connexion Francaise

rembrunir = darken
baigner = bathe
moquette = carpet
chêne = oak
ferrure = hardware
serrure = lock
grignoter = nibble
cochon = pig
corbeau = raven
canular = hoax

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite sentir mieux.

Thursday, May 28, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-28)

La Connexion Francaise

suédois = Swedish
remords = remorse
cheville = ankle
poitrine = chest
au-delà = beyond
broussailleux = bushy
parois = walls
chevaucher = overlap
panneau = sign

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite dormir.


Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-27)

The Daily Affirmation

The Taco Bell on Millar Avenue is open again!!!

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-27)

La Connexion Francaise

hôte = host
mollir = soften
méprise = mistake
amer = bitter
séjour = stay
l'au-delà = the afterlife
plupart = mostly
souder = weld
vierge = virgin
pichet = pitcher
frôler = graze
nem = spring roll

Dénombrement en français

Apres avoir apprend quoi "nems" veut dire, je veux de nems.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-26)

The Daily Affirmation 

I completed a big, new section of Dathomir including killing a giant bird in a sequence where I had to jump unto its back three separate times.

Today I Learned ... (2020-05-26)

Today I Learned ...

Pelicans can regurgitate their spine.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-26)

La Connexion Francaise

sangle = strap
navire = ship
corvée = chore
parebrise = windshield
tâter = feel
piger = get it

Dénombrement en français

Je suis réveille lentement ce matin.

Monday, May 25, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-05-25)

Act of Caring

I fixed my sister's computer for her today.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-25)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had no issues installing the new hard drive today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-25)

La Connexion Francaise

peignoir = bathrobe
canapé = sofa
ado = teenager
jaillir = spring up
empailler = stuff
âtre = hearth
bouclier = shield
éblouissante = dazzling

Dénombrement en français

Je suis chaud et à bout de souffle.

Sunday, May 24, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

After 3 nights, and countless attempts, I defeated the Ninth Sister in a boss fight to progress in Jedi: Fallen Order.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-05-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Is it possible that a particular boss fight is just impossible for me?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-24)

La Connexion Francaise

fond = background
cossue = opulent
ferrure = hardware
heurtoir = knocker
endroit = place
grimper = climb
bosquet = grove
livraison = delivery
tirer = shoot
jusqu'au = until
claque = slap
parsemer = sprinkle
verrue = wart
maculer = smear
cendres = ashes
briller = shine
lueur = glow
meurtrière = nurderous
hacher = chop
hache = ax
bafouiller = stammer
renfrogner = rebel
renifler = sniff
térébenthine = turpentine

Dénombrement en français

J'étais faisant bien jusqu'a page deux quand j'ai eu  chercher chaque mot encore.

Sean serait Lueur Garçon.


Saturday, May 23, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-05-23)

Act of Caring

I cut the grass today when I really wasn't up for the task.

I must get to the bottom of why I have to add water to the hot tub every Saturday.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-23)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was very gratifying that Zoe sat on the couch with me for 1-1/2 hours this afternoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-05-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why did I take so many days off from record keeping in September 2014?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-23)

La Connexion Francaise

roux = ginger
ebouriffer = ruffle
gâcher = spoil
strie = streak
pourtour = perimeter
quoique = though
lèvre = lip
hausser = raise
fie = trust
étau = vise
brume = mist
linge = laundry
accrocher = hook
cendreuse = ashes
abîme = abyss
hormis = except
grisâtre = greyish
foulard = scarf
sombrer = sink
lessive = laundry
crasse = dirt

Dénombrement en français

C'est plus facile lire quand on n'est pas recherchant chaque mot.


Friday, May 22, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-05-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why are so many people excited about the idea of taking videos of themselves?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my car back today and it was less than expected.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-22)

La Connexion Francaise

randonner = hike
tiède = lukewarm
décrire = describe
tache = task
rousseur = freckle
parsemer = sprinkle
insouciante = carefree
aiguilles = needles
étendre = expand
amertume = bitterness
enceinte = pregnant
lapin = rabbit
amener = bring
ebouriffer = ruffle
effleurer = touch

Dénombrement en français

Je suis de mauvaise humeur.

Thursday, May 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I really enjoy dog walks with Zoe.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-05-21)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Is in inappropriate to work in the nude if you work from home?

Is it possible to be so agitated that drugs have no apparent effect on you?


La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-21)

La Connexion Francaise

étaler = spread out
élancer = swing
rugissememt = roar
attiendre = reach
élan = momentum
basculer = toggle
décocher = uncheck
goudron = tar
détromper = undeceive

Dénombrement en français

Est-ce que je devrait marcher en premier puis manger?

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-20)

The Daily Affirmation

The Macs finally had replacement SodaStream CO2 canisters.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-05-20)

Blog Question Of The Day 

For $50,000,000 would you fight Mike Tyson for 30 seconds?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-20)

La Connexion Francaise

toupie = spinning top
penchant = addicted
pareil = the same
parer = adorn
cuisse = thigh
saccadés = jerky
homard = lobster
écarter = spread
trancher = slice
crépiter = crackle

Dénombrement en français

J'ai parlé ma soeur hors d'un rebord.

Today I Learned ... (2020-05-20)

Today I Learned ...

You can only have one iPad hooked up as a extra screen for your computer at the same time.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I am glad I got my iPad mount installed successfully.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-19)

La Connexion Francaise

plier = fold
brouiller = scramble
agenouiller = kneel
trancher = slicer
valer = worth
rouiller = rust
ralentir = slow down
brume = mist
vautour = vulture
amener = bring
abri = shelter
ferraille = scrap
lame = blade
estoc = thrust
sillon = groove
cimeterre = scimitar

Dénombrement en français

Cet livre est plus excitant que mon livre francais dernier.

Monday, May 18, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-18)

The Daily Affirmation 

I ordered something from Amazon on Saturday and its already here on Monday.

I found a quarter on my dog walk.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-05-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I prove my theory that the hot tub is leaking?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-18)

La Connexion Francaise

goudron = tar
semelle = sole
souple = flexible
remuer = stir
crever = die
creux = hollow
sans-abri = homeless
tourbillon = whirlwind
éteindre = switch off
brusquement = suddenly

Dénombrement en français

Ma nez est qui démange.


Sunday, May 17, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-17)

La Connexion Francaise

panneau = sign
crâne = skull
gifler = slap
sifflante = wheezing
fuir = run away
poitrine = chest
atterrir = land
velléité = hint
tourbillon = whirlwind
pont = bridge
affaisser = collapse
accrocher = hook
bredouiller = mumble
appuyer = press
tituber = stagger
soûler = get drunk

Dénombrement en français

Ne cède pas à la haine.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-17)

The Daily Affirmation 

I set a 2020 record for most steps in a day yesterday.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-05-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why am I so captivated by restoration videos?

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-05-16)

Act of Caring

I did water stuff today: I replaced the drinking water bottle and added three pails of water to the hot tub.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-05-16)

The Daily Affirmation

The yard looks nice after I cut the grass.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-05-16)

La Connexion Francaise

quoique = though
costaud = strong
glousser = chuckle
crasseux = filthy
par-bris = windshield
abrutir = stultify
chaceler = totter
ferraille = scrap
costard = suit
brasero = brazier
siffler = whistle
malin = clever
couinement = squeak
fondre = melt
abasourdir = stun
fuir = flee
prêtre = priest
canard = duck
encocher = notch
flécher = arrow
viser = aim

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lu juste le plus humereux histoire de Twitter.

Pourquoi est-ce que je lutte lire francais un jour et ce vais bien le suivant jour?

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.