Sunday, August 02, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had a birdie in golf this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-02)

La Connexion Francaise

léser = injure
écouler = flow out
abriter = shelter
puit = well
trouillard = coward
fouet = whip
planche = board
goujon = stud
bouquin = book
conte = tale

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un début précoce ce matin.


Saturday, August 01, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-08-01)

The Daily Affirmation

We went for a dog walk tonight and someone had posted random inspirational sticky notes all around the neighbourhood.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-08-01)

La Connexion Francaise

fluvial = river
estomper = blur
balayer = sweep
jaillir = gush
otage = hostage

Dénombrement en français

Combien est-ce que je manque quand je lit francais?


Friday, July 31, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-31)

La Connexion Francaise

poteau = post
rayure = stripe
amarrer = moor
etonner = astonish
trancher = slice
bouledogue = bulldog
dévoiler = unveil

Dénombrement en français

Je veux un bouledogue.


The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-31)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was a good morning.  The Macs had both Pure Leaf raspberry iced tea and mini Coke's in stock.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

It is very gratifying when your cat purrs so loud because you are scratching him that it can be heard in the other room.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-30)

La Connexion Francaise

quant = when
marron = brown
foulard = scarf
cagoule = hood
gâter = spoil
refluer = ebb
gober = swallow
emparer = grab
néfaste = harmful

Dénombrement en français

Ma tête fait mal.


Wednesday, July 29, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-29)

The Daily Affirmation

For the second time I have been able to retrieve a head cover to one of my hybrid irons from the lost and found at Silverwood Golf Course.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-29)

La Connexion Francaise

sonder = probe
clapoter = splash
parages = surroundings
giser = lie
vrac = bulk
éparpiller = scatter
râler = rattle
franchir = cross
décrocher = pick up
déséquilibré = imbalance
empoigner = grab
cheville = ankle
arracher = snatch
assommer = knock out
décréter = decree
entretuer = kill
baisser = lower

Dénombrement en français

C'était tres chaud dehors tandis que je joue de golf.


Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I had normal blood pressure for the second day in a row this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-28)

La Connexion Francaise

étincelle = spark
ecchymose = bruise
douer = gift
trousse = pencil case
piste = track
pare-choc = bumper
vacarme = din
embouteillage = traffic jam
buvette = refreshment bar
agacement = annoyance

Dénombrement en français

Mon agacement devient génial.

Monday, July 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got everyone done today including almost an hour of gaming.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-27)

La Connexion Francaise

passerelle = bridge
virer = fire

Dénombrement en français

Ma salade est trop froid.

Sunday, July 26, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-26)

The Daily Affirmation 

I made a lot of good progress on God of War today.

It is so cute when I can get a picture of Zoe and Azrael sitting together.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-26)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Would I like an all Sprite Froster?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-26)

La Connexion Francaise

fuite = escape
dépêtrer = untangle
tituber = stagger
enfler = swell
quête = quest
trépigner = stamp
cagoule = hood

Dénombrement en français

Ma dos est me tuer.

Saturday, July 25, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-25)

La Connexion Francaise

rattrapper = catch up
guet = watch
dérober = steal
mêler = mingle
inébranlable = unshakeable
fourrer = poke
dingue = crazy
affoler = panic

Dénombrement en français

Je sens que je peux-être affoler.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-25)

The Daily Affirmation 

It is so rewarding when the pets sit in my lap.  :-)

Friday, July 24, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had a nice day at home with Holly.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-24)

La Connexion Francaise

basculer = toggle
érailler = scuffle
repérer = spot
cible = target
broyer = grind
abrutir = stultify

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un dormir bien dernier soir.

Thursday, July 23, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-23)

La Connexion Francaise

marrer = laugh
cieux = heavens
moche = ugly
ecchymose = bruise
dégât = damage
éventrer = disembowel
gemir = groan
cramponner = cling
advenir = happen
glauque = goomy
epouvantail = scarecrow

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas d'énergie.


Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

What is the past tense of "sweat"?

Should I do my reading in the hot tub?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-22)

The Daily Affirmation

The internet joke about "glory holes" was gloriously hilarious.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-22)

La Connexion Francaise

collant = tights
serrure = lock
guet = watch
saisir = grab
cercueil = coffin

Dénombrement en français

Je suis heureuse que le proposal est fini.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-21)

The Daily Affirmation 

I successfully managed a wide array of requests at work and didn't lose my focus or control.

Monday, July 20, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-20)

La Connexion Francaise

deranger = bother
grelotter = shiver
débrailler = scruffy
empester = stink
crasse = dirt
trouille = funk
déchiffrer = decipher
étriqué = skimpy

Dénombrement en français

Cet réunion m'a mis mal à l'aise.

Sunday, July 19, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

I am the Stain Master!!!

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I change my style to write a quicker-paced story that has less immersive detail?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-19)

La Connexion Francaise

caritative = charity
balader = wander
arborer = sport

Dénombrement en français

C'était difficile me lever ce matin.

Saturday, July 18, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I won a Raiders vs Raiders game of Madden with strictly running plays by Clyde Edwards-Hellaire.

Act of Caring (2020-07-18)

Act of Caring 

I cleaned out the room air filter.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-18)

La Connexion Francaise

valer = worth
bourrer = stuff
saper = undermine
détromper = undeceive
phacochère = warthog
repêcher = fish out
sonder = probe
cercueil = coffin
poule = hen

Dénombrement en français

Je suis un désordre en sueur.

Friday, July 17, 2020

Thursday, July 16, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a worthwhile appointment with my psychiatrist this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-16)

La Connexion Francaise

chevelure = hair
malin = clever
cueillir = gather
brindille = twig
trancher = slice

Dénombrement en français

J'adore le pain-fromage italienne.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-15)

La Connexion Francaise

fléau - scourge
argile = clay
panneau = sign
tenue = outfit
bousculer = jostle
abri = shelter
déchausser = take off
clochard = tramp

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fait beaucoup choses ce matin.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-15)

The Daily Affirmation

My car repair only cost $252.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-14)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why is my VO2 Max measurement going down when I'm doing more intense aerobic activity?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-14)

La Connexion Francaise

enterrement = burial
tapis = carpet
enfoncer = press in
poitrine = chest
pousser = push
envahir = invade
bâche = tarpaulin
semelle = sole

Dénombrement en français

J'ai non voitures aujourd-hui.

Monday, July 13, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I have fantastically normal blood pressure this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-13)

La Connexion Francaise

fuyer = run away
frôler = graze
vide-ordures - grabage chute
puanteur = stench

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens bien.


Sunday, July 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-12)

The Daily Affirmation

We found a cute little baby bunny in our yard when we came home tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-12)

La Connexion Francaise

malpolie = rude
tenter = try
couvrir = cover
fendiller = crack
décrocher = pick up
gond = hinge
jaillir = spring up
débouler = tumble
abrutir = stupefy
croasser = croak
honte = shame
sanglot = sob
mollir = soften
piège = trap
ralentir = slow down

Dénombrement en français

Je recherche beaucoup mots ce matin.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I have too much screen time?  Should I be working to reduce my screen time?

Why does Facebook use so much memory?

Saturday, July 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I had one normal blood pressure this morning.

My Mom fixed my blood pressure cuff.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-11)

La Connexion Francaise

jappement = yapping
aboiement = bark
écureuil = squirrel
dégainer = draw
gifler = slap

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que ils sont per de l'écureuil?

Friday, July 10, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-10)

La Connexion Francaise

esquisser = sketch
cuisse = thigh
béer = yawn
peaufiner = tweak
gilet = vest

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas où ce matin est allé.

Thursday, July 09, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-07-09)

Act of Caring

I re-filled the floating hot tub chlorinator.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-09)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly was so happy to see her baby sister this evening.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-09)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a Raheem Mostert and David Njoku jersey specifically because they both requested trades?

Should I try and teach myself to love zero calories Bubly water?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-09)

La Connexion Francaise

abasourdir = stun
chiffons = rags
saper = undermine
peigner = comb
épiler = depilate
cambrioler = burglarize
chausser = put on
crapahuter = trudge
aube = dawn
aveu = confession
nain = dwarf

Dénombrement en français

C'est trop de rencontres.

Wednesday, July 08, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had normal blood pressure for the third day in a row this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-08)

La Connexion Francaise

onde = wave
sournoise = sneaky
filer = spin
soigner = heal
châtiment = punishment
venger = revenge
brin -= strand

Dénombrement en français

Suis-je de mieux en mieux en français?

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-07)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got a great deal on all seasons of Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-07)

La Connexion Francaise

eloigner = remove
montrer = show
funeste = fatal
soin = care
flouer = blur
truquer = fake

Dénombrement en français

Je me sens comme je suis en retard.

Monday, July 06, 2020

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

Today I Learned ...

The Macs allowed a maximum of 10 people in the store now.

Act of Caring (2020-07-06)

Act of Caring 

I watered the lawn.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I had unequivocally normal blood pressure this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-06)

La Connexion Francaise

tache = task
puce = chip
franchir = cross

Dénombrement en français

Je suis de retour au bureau.

Sunday, July 05, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-05)

The Daily Affirmation

I feel very good about a $3 e-book purchase.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-05)

La Connexion Francaise

piétiner = trample
dédale = maze
baignoire = bathtub
coque = shell
remplir = fill
déranger = bother
molle = soft
montrer = show

Dénombrement en français

Je sens mieux ce matin.  Les migraines de hier apparaissent être partis.

Saturday, July 04, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-04)

The Daily Affirmation

My headache finally broke.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-07-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

How did someone intercept an email I sent, and send me a phishing attempt?

Should I always assume every headache is a migraine?

Today I Learned ... (2020-07-04)

Today I Learned ... 

Volkswagen makes a line of commercial pickup trucks.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-04)

La Connexion Francaise

amener = bring
méprise = mistake
côtoyer = rub shoulders
bavette = bib
tailler = prune

Dénombrement en français

Comment est-ce que je peux lire français plus facilement?


Friday, July 03, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a very needed hair cut this evening.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-03)

La Connexion Francaise

egarer = mislead
emprunter = borrow
eteindre = switch off
guerir = cure
écrouler = collapse
épuiser = exhaust
chanceler = totter
pansement = pad

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd-hui est un jour de congé.

Thursday, July 02, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-02)

The Daily Affirmation

My cat sat in my lap for 45 minutes at lunch today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-02)

La Connexion Francaise

palper = feel
voie = track
caleçon = underpants
chronomètre = stopwatch
fouiller = search
écarter = spread
rembrunir = darken
trahisser = betray

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que c'arrêterait de pleuvoir.

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-07-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

When I went for a walk this morning a pair of cute black children waved to me on the sidewalk.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-07-01)

La Connexion Francaise




Dénombrement en français

Il y avait des mots que j'aurais pu recherché mais je découvre leur signification sans rechercher.


Today I Learned ... (2020-07-01)

Today I Learned ... 

All of the trails in Saskatoon city parks are marked on Google Maps.

There were over 22,000 people enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan in 2019/20.

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-30)

The Daily Affirmation

It was relaxing to have a nice, peaceful day.

I collected all the Star Trek movies.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-30)

La Connexion Francaise

fourrer = poke
tuerie = slaughter
proie = prey
oser = dare
couler = flow
entretenir = maintain
entraider = help each other
bannir = banish
bourrasque = flurry
froisser = crease
emballage = packaging
perte = loss

Dénombrement en français

Mon pizza est froid maintenant.  Je suis triste.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do my pets consider it an invasion of their privacy when I post pictures of them sleeping?

Why do I throw left but bat right?

Monday, June 29, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do you recycle a 3-ring binder?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-29)

La Connexion Francaise

arracher = pluck
cicatriser = heal
livrer = deliver
cime = crown
effarer = frighten
loucher = squint
estrade = platform
poumon = lung

Dénombrement en français

Je suis lutter avec mes problèmes.


The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I had almost normal blood pressure this morning.

The tree service guys are going to completely handle the driveway repair and I don't have to do anything.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-28)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why is my blood pressure the best it's going to be all week, normal or almost normal, on Monday morning?

Sunday, June 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-28)

The Daily Affirmation

The bathroom always smells so fresh and inviting after someone has a shower.

I finally got past the boss fight I was stuck on in God of War.  I also figured out where to go to further the primary quest that I'm on.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-28)

La Connexion Francaise

ventre = belly
poitrine = chest
dédain = disdain
béguin = crush
taquiner = tease
écrouler = collapse
briser = break
adosser = lean against
chêne = oak
néant = nothing
clouer = nail
reboucher = recap
cire = wax
ras = flush

Dénombrement en français

Cet livre français est amusant lire.

Saturday, June 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had fun winning more challenges on Madden Ultimate Team.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-27)

La Connexion Francaise

cribler = screen
aplatisser = flatten
cuisse = thigh
boue = mud
moche = ugly

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin d'effacer mes pensées.

Friday, June 26, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why can't I have one day?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-26)

La Connexion Francaise

semer = sow
cotte = coat
gémir = groan
fusil = musket
frime = show off

Dénombrement en français

Jai besoin de un nouveau docteur.


Thursday, June 25, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-25)

The Daily Affirmation

My dental appointment was over in record time this morning.

I completed two difficult challenges in Madden tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-25)

La Connexion Francaise

péter = fart
témoigner = bear witness
pérorer = perish
frotter = scrub

Dénombrement en français

Je se sais pas quoi faire de ma toiture.


Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Today I Learned ... (2020-06-24)

Today I Learned ... 

There are in excess of 39,000 graduates of the University of Saskatchewan living and working in Saskatoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy Diablo III for the PS4?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had fun playing golf with my dad this morning at Silverwood.

It feels good to have pristine keys on my Macbook Pro again.

This new fiction book about water in the Colorado River basin seems excellent.


La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-24)

La Connexion Francaise

vitre = window
dessus = above
ciment = cement
fonçant = rushing
baisser = lower
bêtise = stupidity
vif = lively
tousser = cough
mettre = put
jouir = enjoy
renouer = reconnect

Dénombrement en français

J'aime jouer au golf.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Today I Learned ... (2020-06-23)

Today I Learned ... 

Ian Fleming, the man who invented James Bond, is also responsible for the children's book "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".


Blog Question Of The Day (2020-06-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

If I were to buy a new PS4 game, what game should I buy?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-23)

The Daily Affirmation

It is SO good to have my Macbook Pro back!

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-23)

La Connexion Francaise

rapacer = raptor
emballer = wrap
ricaner = sneer
couronner = crown
glousser = chuckle
désamorcer = defuse
dévisager = stare
carrure = middle
moche = ugly
décrocher = pick up
tricot = knitting

Dénombrement en français

Mon emploi du temps est foutu.


Monday, June 22, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-22)

The Daily Affirmation

After a two week regime my grass looks excellent.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-22)

La Connexion Francaise

flocon = flake
saupoudre = sprinkle
couquille = nipple
crustacé = crustacean
visqueux = viscous

Dénombrement en français

Mon estomac se tourne sur lui-même.

Sunday, June 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-06-21)

The Daily Affirmation 

I bought a new pair of running shoes for my multiple daily walks.

I wrote another 3 pages this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-06-21)

La Connexion Francaise

méprendre = take me
pâlichon = pallid
rougeur = redness
entaille = notch
morsure = bite
témoigner = bear witness
parpaing = concrete block
epaisseur = thickness
entretien = interview
planche = board
accroc = snag
fourreau = scabbard
sangle = strap
blaireau = badger

Dénombrement en français

Nous verra si cet huile fait un différence.