Sunday, November 15, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I thought I'd lost one of Zoe's socks in the dryer.  After many, many minutes of searching I found it deep within a pillow case.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-15)

La Connexion Francaise

miroiter = shimmer
crinière = mane
dévaler = run down
pente = slope
étalon = standard
museau = muzzle
effleurer = touch
farouche = fierce
carrément = downright

Dénombrement en française

C'etait silencieuse et puis j'éternué.

Saturday, November 14, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-14)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe and I had a fun walk today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-14)

La Connexion Francaise

gouffre = chasm
nuage = cloud
gravir = climb
effarement = bewilderment
poussière = dust

Dénombrement en française

Je suis déconcerté par les évéentments d'aujourd'hui.

Thursday, November 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I opened the day very positively having awakened from what felt like a good night's sleep and followed up shortly after with two normal blood pressure readings.

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-11)

The Daily Affirmation

My day started extremely poorly and carried through the late afternoon but I came back enormously strong and finished the day having completed all of my primary goals.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-11)

La Connexion Francaise

souche = strain
grasse = fat
rouleau = roller
ranger = tidy
peluche = plush
nicher = nest
bave = drool
marécage = swamp
falaise = cliff
asticot = maggot
ronger = gnaw
propos = about
paroi = wall
frissonner = shiver
abîmer = spoil
pelote = ball
soyeuse = silky
angoisse = anguish
coquet = pretty
hurler = yell
renverser = overthrow
accrocher = hook
crépuscule = dusk
assombrir = darken

Dénombrement en française

Aujourd'hui ne s'est pas déroulé comme je le voulais.

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

Blog Question Of The Day

Is there a way to get out of depression without bottoming out?

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

I won both of my fantasy football matchups yesterday.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-10)

La Connexion Francaise

étaler = spread out
témoignage = testimony
raviser = change
semer = sow
lier = bind
manche = handle

Dénombrement en française

Cette marche était un travail difficile. 

Monday, November 09, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-09)

The Daily Affirmation

It feels so good to be done shovelling snow.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-09)

La Connexion Francaise

choque = shock
avorter = abort

Dénombrement en française

Neige est lourd.

Sunday, November 08, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-11-08)

Act of Caring 

I shovelled some snow out of the way so Holly could park tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-11-08)

 The Daily Affirmation

It is a lot of fun to watch Tom Brady get shelled.


I got in almost two hours of gaming today.

Today I Learned ... (2020-11-08)

Today I Learned ... 

Lamborghini originally made tractors.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-08)

La Connexion Francaise

claquette = tap
détromper = undeceive
maugrer = grumble
attendrissant = touching
capuche = hood
mouche = fly
tronçonneuse = chain saw

Dénombrement en française

Mon estomac maugrèr comme un tronçonneuse.


Saturday, November 07, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-11-07)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I buy this?

https://www.amazon.ca/TAOMOTOR-HY-901-Motorcycle-Detachable-Glossblack-XL/dp/B08DHLVT49



La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-07)

La Connexion Francaise

débrouiller = unravel
atterrissage = landing
écrouler = crumble
fourrure = fur

Dénombrement en française

J'ai lu mon francaise pour the premier temps dans quatre jours.

Friday, November 06, 2020

Tuesday, November 03, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-03)

La Connexion Francaise

coude = elbow

Dénombrement en française

J'ai un mauvais jour encore.


Monday, November 02, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-02)

La Connexion Francaise

pencher = lean
reculer = move back
repousser = repel
plomb = lead
roter = burp
bruyamment = loudly
éclater = burst
abîmer = spoil
châtiment = punishment

Dénombrement en française

Est-ce que mon cerveau est fondant?

Sunday, November 01, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-11-01)

La Connexion Francaise

fichu = damn
envahir = invade
joue = cheek
ôter = remove
gigot = leg
sanglot = sob
pêter = fart
quiconque = anyone
entrain = enthusiasm
étincelle = spark
lisse = smooth
cabosser = dent
éclater = burst

Dénombrement en française

Pourquoi est-ce que un pile ne commence pas un voiture quand c'est complètement chargé?


Saturday, October 31, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-31)

The Daily Affirmation

I made a really great improvement to my financial tracking spreadsheet.


My step total for the day managed to squeak over the 15,000 mark with mere seconds to spare this evening.

Act of Caring (2020-10-31)

Act of Caring 

It was too dark in the bedroom in the late afternoon so I took the opportunity to change one of the two lightbulbs, which was dead, in the overhead fixture.


The toilet needed a strong brush cleaning and I took care of that this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-30)

La Connexion Francaise

contrecoup = back-up
tenter = try
mollet = calf
cambrer = arch
eternuer = sneeze
raz-de-marée = tsunami
auparavant = before
marécage = swamp
remous = swirl
arpenter = pace
patauger = wade

Dénombrement en française

Mon chat aime promenade à travers mon clavier.


Friday, October 30, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-30)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

It is good to be home.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-30)

La Connexion Francaise

crue = flood
mare = pond
cousuer = sew

Dénombrement en française

C’est difficule ecrire dans le voiture.

Thursday, October 29, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-29)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

I took a very pretty photo this evening.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-29)

La Connexion Francaise

corne = horn
berge = bank
tonnerre = thunder
mouler = mold
effrayer = scare
ivre = drunk
débrider = unleash
saigner = bleed
cramponner = cling
arbuste = shrub
rabougrir = stunt
accrocher = hook

Dénombrement en français

Chocolat est le poison à chiens.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-28)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

I got to meet a hairless cat today and he let me pet him.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-28)

La Connexion Francaise

coûter = cost
combler = fill
falaise = cliff
fouiller = search
franchir = cross
boucle = loop
rugissement = roar

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas quoi faire de cet mal de tête.


Tuesday, October 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-27)

The Daily Affirmation ...

I re-connected with my former psychiatrist/therapist and it was a rewarding session.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-27)

La Connexion Francaise

soigner = heal
caler = stall
pousser = push
bêlement = bleating
ravi = delighted
déprimant = depressing
cribler = screen
gui = mistletoe
poils = fur
puit = well

Dénombrement en français

Je vois de rien bizarre.

Monday, October 26, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-26)

 The Daily Affirmation ...

The burritos for supper were excellent.

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-26)

Today I Learned ... 

Tom Brady was drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1995.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

Could "Recents" on a Mac be any more useless?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-26)

La Connexion Francaise

souci = worry
marmite = cooking pot
brumeuse = misty
aiguillonner = goad
bourrasque = squall
congère = snowdrift
givrer = frost
remplir = fill up
bouger = move

Dénombrement en français

Je déteste ne connaître pas choses!


Sunday, October 25, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-25)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

The new electric gloves provide excellent heat.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-25)

La Connexion Francaise

faiblard = weak
noyer = drown
amener = bring
méchoui = barbecue
bêlante = bleating
tir = shoot
chanceler = stagger

Dénombrement en français

Je suis en retard encore.

Saturday, October 24, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-24)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

Fairmont, once we got here, was peaceful, quiet and lovely.

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-24)

Today I Learned ...

Zoe doesn't like rumble strips.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-24)

La Connexion Francaise

franchir = cross
évanouir = pass out
diriger = lead
effarer = frighten
etonner = astonish

Dénombrement en français

Ma machoire est dans douleur.



Friday, October 23, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-23)

La Connexion Francaise

bouc = goat
toison = fleece
broussailleuse = bush cutter
pastille = lozenge

Dénombrement en français

Je suis très en colère.


Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

How are you gonna do Stadia Pro on a Chromebook?

Thursday, October 22, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-22)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

My new electric gloves arrived today.

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-22)

 Today I Learned ...

Cyanide is a molecule group containing a triple bond of carbon and nitrogen.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-22)

La Connexion Francaise

cyanure = cyanide
cauchemar = nightmare
ongle = nail
fiston = son
atteindre = reach
gui = mistletoe
aveugler = blind
cible = target
châtiment = punishment
cicatrice = scar
poignet = wrist
feler = crack
foi = faith

Dénombrement en français

Les dieux de d'Asgard étaient cruel.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-21)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

My former therapist agreed to see me again this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-21)

La Connexion Francaise

ébaucher = sketch
dureté = hardness
esclaffer = laugh
piéger = trap
arracheur = puller
soin = care
jaillir = gush

Dénombrement en français

J'ai oublie pas le mot 'jaillir".


Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-20)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

For the third day in a row I had a normal blood pressure reading.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-20)

La Connexion Francaise

croisière = cruise
minauder = smirk
berge = bank
ongle = nail
tanguer = rock
coupure = cut

Dénombrement en français

Quelque jour je ne cherche pas le mots que je ne sais pas.  J'ignore leur.

Monday, October 19, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-19)

Blog Question Of The Day 

How hard is it to just put something back where you found it from?

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-19)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

My TFSA is no longer losing money relative to the initial deposit.

Sunday, October 18, 2020

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-18)

 Today I Learned ... 

Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts, has a retractable roof that take 9-11 minutes to open.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-18)

La Connexion Francaise

sourd = deaf
dédale = maze
gouffre = chasm
gémir = groan
glauque = slimy
affûter = sharpen
mollir = soften

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que le numero 13 retour alors fréquemment?

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-18)

The Daily Affirmation ... 

I took no extra pills yesterday.


I had a normal blood pressure reading this morning.


The 77-3 BEATING I put on the Steelers in Madden, to wash my mouth out after the results of the real game, is the most fun I've had gaming in quite awhile.

Saturday, October 17, 2020

The Daily Affirmation ... (2020-10-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in some fiction reading for the first time in four day.

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-17)

Today I Learned ... 

Paprika comes from bell peppers.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-17)

La Connexion Francaise

rengainer = sheath
rameuter = rouse

Dénombrement en français

C'est froid dehors et je suis froid à cause de ça.

Friday, October 16, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-16)

La Connexion Francaise

ratrapper = catch up
meute = pack
fesse = buttock
couinement = squeak
toiser = gauge
déguerpir = get away

Dénombrement en français

Ma pied est blessé.

Thursday, October 15, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-15)

La Connexion Francaise

enfler = swell
rencontrer = meet
dégarnir = thin out
aborder = approach
engouffrer = engulf
ruelle = alley
béer = yawn
soulever = raise

Dénombrement en français

Ces calculs de dosage de produits chimiques me rendent fou!

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-13)

La Connexion Francaise

démarche = step
chancelante = tottering
boîte = box
filligrane = watermark
étirer = stretch
pelote = ball
soie = silk
fusiller = shoot
sidérer - amaze
crachat = sputum
ramer = row
déchiqueter = shred
hélas = alas
fichtrement = damn

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est-ce que allant sur à m'estomac?


Monday, October 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

I found $10 on the ground by the apartments during my dog walk this morning.

I finished my Indigenous Canada MOC from the University of Alberta Native Studies Faculty this afternoon.

I finished my Star Wars - Thrawn - Treason book.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-12)

La Connexion Francaise

bouclier = shield
plisser = crinkle
fouineur = nosy, snoop
fanion = pennant
convoitise = lust
tort = wrong

Dénombrement en français

Mon chat sommeils dans le soleil.


Sunday, October 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-11)

The Daily Affirmation 

The Browns won again to go to 4-1.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-11)

La Connexion Francaise

essuyer = wipe
aplatir = flatten
calepin = notebook
epreuve = test
gênante = awkward
gilet = vest
pare-balles = bulletproof
scorie = slag

Dénombrement en français

Il y a quelque chose derrière mon oreille.

Saturday, October 10, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-10)

La Connexion Francaise

réjouir = rejoice
saupoudre = sprinkle
bagarre = fight
bretelle = suspender
lueur = glow
meurtrière = murderous

Dénombrement en français

C'est bien asseoir sur le canape avec mon chat sur ma genoux.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-10)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly got to come with us on Saturday morning dog walk.

Friday, October 09, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally got to do some gaming.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-09)

La Connexion Francaise

plier = fold
cochonnerie = junkyard
suinter = ooze
chandelle = candle
grabuge = mayhem
mordre = bite
amadouer = coax
semelle = sole

Dénombrement en français

C'est bien.(feu)

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-09)

Thursday, October 08, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-08)

La Connexion Francaise

coudre = sew
déchirer = tear
marrant = funny
corvée = chore
manche = handle
bourdonnement = buzzing

Dénombrement en français

Je n'accompli pas beaucoup choses ce matin.

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I made a 30 foot putt for par today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-07)

La Connexion Francaise

ouvrage = work
diriger = lead
enclume = anvil
tituber = stagger
accourir = run up
affoler = panic
beugler = bellow
trépigner = stamp
enguirlander = shout
fichu = damn
noircir = blacken

Dénombrement en français

Je veux noircir le canard fichu.

Tuesday, October 06, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

Despite being extremely sleepy, I got all my writing down done before bed.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-06)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why do some people forgive me?

Why do people race-car-drive on our street?

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-06)

 La Connexion Francaise

appuyer = press
veillard = old man
bretelle = suspender
épuiser = exhaust
aboyer = bark
assommer = knock out
ruisseler = run off

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que quelque chose m'assomerais.


Monday, October 05, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-05)

The Daily Affirmation 

After a covid ravaged Sunday, I managed to pull out 2 fantasy league wins.

I ended up with more than 20,000 steps on the day.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-05)

La Connexion Francaise

panier = basket
clôture = fencing
soufflerie = wind tunnel
gaufre = waffle
maigre = skinny

Dénombrement en français

Mes collègues de travail essaient me tuer.

Sunday, October 04, 2020

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Who is watching NASCAR on NFL Sunday?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-10-04)

The Daily Affirmation

The Cleveland Browns staved off a 4th quarter comeback from the Dallas Cowboys this afternoon to pull out a win on an Odell Beckham Jr. reverse for a touchdown.

Today I Learned ... (2020-10-04)

 Today I Learned ... 

Jarvis Landry of the Cleveland Browns is left handed.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-04)

La Connexion Francaise

tricher = cheat
voûter = vault
hisser = hoist

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de aller plus vite.

Saturday, October 03, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-03)

La Connexion Francaise

entraver = hinder
fourrer = stuff
déchirer = tear

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que je ne dors pas plus de sommeil profond?


Blog Question Of The Day (2020-10-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

If a lost/missing child is an Amber Alert, what color alert is a raging garbage fire?

Why are there no bacon tacos?

Friday, October 02, 2020

Thursday, October 01, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-10-01)

La Connexion Francaise

louer = rent
sommaire = summary
nems = spring rolls

Dénombrement en français

J'aime nems.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I had myself a very tasty Froster after 2 hours of chilling in the deep freeze.


Today I Learned ... (2020-09-30)

Today I Learned ... 

There is a summer school girl that's been kept on for the winter named Emily.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-30)

La Connexion Francaise

cygne = swan
revêtir = clothe
éloigner = remove
élan = momentum
cerf = deer
lugubre = dismal
exiger = require
coutume = custom

Dénombrement en français

C'est dur décrire comment c'est que je ressent mal.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-29)

La Connexion Francaise

soldions = sales
querelle = quarrel
concours = contest
gigoter = wriggle
balbutier = stammer
parvenir = reach
assourdir = mute
renard = fox
ravaler = swallow
sanglot = sob
esquisser = sketch

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui ne s'est pas déroulé comme prévu.

Monday, September 28, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I didn't take any extra drugs today.


I won NFL fantasy football for the week.  My first NFL fantasy win of the year.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-28)

 La Connexion Francaise

siège = seat
mordre = bite
fusiller = shoot
toiser = gauge
glousser = giggle
culot = butt
amidonner = starch

Dénombrement en français

J'ai trop excitation.

Sunday, September 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 20,000 steps today without a second dog walk.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-27)

La Connexion Francaise

veiller = watch
dure = tough
fondre = melt
marchander = bargain
méchanceté = wickedness
appuyer = press

Dénombrement en français

Je déteste être debout si tôt parce que une migraine.


Saturday, September 26, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-26)

La Connexion Francaise

rixe = brawl
fesse = buttock
tremper = soak
rafler = scoop up
asticot = maggot

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un chat sur mes genoux.

Friday, September 25, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-25)

The Daily Affirmation

We won Gravelbourg today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-09-25)

La Connexion Francaise

dépareiller = mismatch
franchir = cross
échiquier = chessboard
étain = tin
laiton = brass
cible = target
cracher = spit
tablier = apron
crasseux = filthy
oursin = sea urchin
laideur = ugliness
menton = chin
fuyer = run away
boue = mud
chenille = caterpillar
tabouret = stool

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fatigué et je ne sais pas pourquoi.

Thursday, September 24, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-09-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I got some valuable perspective on my work place today.

Monday, September 21, 2020