Sunday, January 24, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-24)

La Connexion Francaise

rayer = scratch
attarder = linger
lambiner = dawdle
gargouiller = gurgle
sabot = shoe
écusson = badge
ventre = belly

Dénombrement en française

J'ai un chat sur ma genoux.


The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-24)

The Daily Affirmation

My weight was under 200 lbs this morning.

Act of Caring (2021-01-24)

Act of Caring

We changed the door handle on the front door on the coldest day of the year.

Saturday, January 23, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-23)

The Daily Affirmation

I was inspired and did 3 pages of writing this afternoon.  That partially makes up for the string of days where I didn't this week.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-23)

La Connexion Francaise

rassise = stale
évanouir = faint
crépu = frizzy
chignon = hair bun

Dénombrement en française

Je dois obtenir un peu d'eau ce matin.

Friday, January 22, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-22)

La Connexion Francaise

chevroter = quiver
refouler = push back
désemparer = distract

Dénombrement en française

Je ne veux pas cet reunion dans dix minutes.


Thursday, January 21, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-01-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I a good presenter?

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-21)

The Daily Affirmation

Callie and I got compliments on our UltraFx presentation at lunch today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-21)

La Connexion Francaise

étendre = expand
couchette = berth
pencher = lean
foncer = darken
frêler = frail
nier = deny

Dénombrement en française

Les blancs sont les pires.


Wednesday, January 20, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

The pills took away my pain this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-20)

La Connexion Francaise

parvenir = reach
rembourrer = stuff
oie = goose
couette = quilt
étouffer = choke
paille = straw
drap = sheet
pelotonner = curl up

Dénombrement en française

Je voudrais pelotonner sur le sol avec mon couverture lourd.

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-19)

The Daily Affirmation

My giant burrito for supper was delicious.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-19)

La Connexion Francaise

débarrasser = get rid of
coude = elbow
dépêcher = hurry
ficelle = string
tâter = feel
oreiller = pillow
rêche = rough
matelas = mattress
déplier = unfold

Dénombrement en française

Je déteste les réunions à 13 heures.


Monday, January 18, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-18)

The Daily Affirmation

My weight was under 200 lb for the first time in 2021 this morning.

I had "normal" blood pressure for the first time in 2021 today.

I got 20,000 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-18)

La Connexion Francaise

grelotter = shiver
fouiller = search
dépêcher = hurry
enceinte = pregnant
mirador = watchtower
escadrille = squadron
usine = factory
remporter = win
cirer = wax
fouet = whip
berger = shepherd

Dénombrement en française

Je suis fini mon lecture de bonne heure aujourd'hui.

Sunday, January 17, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-17)

La Connexion Francaise

gémissement = groan
dévêtir = undress
écarter = push aside
érafler = scratch
tremper = soak
bienfaisant = beneficient
piqure = bite
gigoter = wriggle
fouiller = search

Dénombrement en française

Je suis prêt pour le match du football.

Saturday, January 16, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got a new USB hub, the same as the last two.

I love this lyric "squeaky".

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-16)

La Connexion Francaise

aveugler = blind
recul = recoil
gravier = gravel
dégringoler = tumble
déboiter = dislocate
ravaler = swallow
écorcher = flay
matraque = baton
brassard = armband
haillons = rags
parvenir = reach

Dénombrement en française

Pourquoi est-ce que il y a tant livres a propos Monde Guerre Deux?


Friday, January 15, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-15)

La Connexion Francaise

goulûment = greedily
empester = stink
ongles = nails
démanger = itch
usine = factory
poux = lice

Dénombrement en française

Il y a trop problemes.

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-01-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Am I paranoid?

Act of Caring (2021-01-14)

Act of Caring

I remembered to pay Mark for hamburger.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-14)

The Daily Affirmation

We had some very tasty burgers for supper tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-14)

La Connexion Francaise

chevelure = hair
enfuire = run away
veuve = widow
aube = dawn

Dénombrement en française

C'est tres glace sur les trottoirs.


Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-01-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a new iPad?

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

I found a way to watch hockey on my iPad.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-13)

La Connexion Francaise

aiguille = needle
alêne = awl
fil = thread
fredonner = hum
berceuse = lullaby

Dénombrement en française

Mon estomac tourne mal.

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-12)

 The Daily Affirmation

My new Taylor Swift calendar arrived.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-12)

La Connexion Francaise

soubresaut = jolt
moisi = moldy
déchet = waste
tiède = lukewarm
navet = turnip

Dénombrement en française

Je ne veux pas un bout de navet pour dejeuner.

Monday, January 11, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-11)

The Daily Affirmation 

Alabama, the team I was cheering for, won the NCAA Men's Football Championship handily tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-11)

La Connexion Francaise

encadre = frame
coulissante = sliding
aiguille = needle
avaler = swallow
sciure = sawdust
ferroviaire = railway
bourgade = village
aigu = acute
cochon = pig
remplir = fill up
boue = mud

Dénombrement en française

Les histoires de Monde Guerre II est toujours si déprimant.


Sunday, January 10, 2021

Act of Caring (2021-01-10)

Act of Caring 

I spread pet-safe ice melt on the sidewalk in front of my house this afternoon.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

They had a tap of good quality Coca-Cola Froster mix available at the Macs this afternoon.

The Browns won their playoff game!

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-10)

La Connexion Francaise

emmener = bring
amoncellement = heap
tignasse = mop
seau = bucket
encadre = frame
panneau = sign
écheveler = dishevel
abaisser = lower
rompre = break up

Dénombrement en française

Ce livre paraît être á propos Russian enfants allant á Allemagne.

Saturday, January 09, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-09)

The Daily Affirmation 

Washington made the third game of football entertaining to the end.

Today I Learned ... (2021-01-09)

Today I Learned ... 

They have signs for Labatt Blue in the football stadium in Buffalo.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-09)

La Connexion Francaise

bouger = move
bercer = rock
écarquiller = widen
gifle = slap
étaler = spread out
noirceur = darkness
abeille = bee
bourdonner = buzz
surchauffer = overheat
crottin = dung
bétail = livestock

Dénombrement en française

Je pense que cet livre est of Monde Guerre Deux.


Friday, January 08, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-08)

La Connexion Francaise

seigneur = lord
proche = relative
cerf = deer
jumelle = twin
moisson = harvest
chèvre = goat
aveugler = blind
puit = well
cime = peak'

Dénombrement en française

Le livre de Magnus Chase est fini.  C'etait bien.  Je l'aime.

Thursday, January 07, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-07)

La Connexion Francaise

soutane = cassock
cicatrice = scar
faux-fuyant = red herring
babiole = trinket
vitrine = showcase

Dénombrement en française

Mon livre francais est fini.  C'etait excitant.


Wednesday, January 06, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

Apple gifted me a free month of AppleTV+.

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-01-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need a Derrick Henry Alabama Crimson Tide jersey?



Act of Caring (2021-01-06)

Act of Caring

Its garbage day tomorrow, and recycling the day after, so I went around the house and took out the garbage and all the available recycling to be ready.  This is important because both bins are nearly full.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-06)

La Connexion Francaise

frissonner = shiver
songer = think
chambouler = upset
soucier = worry
mentir = lie

Dénombrement en française

Jusque là, ma dent ne blesse pas.

Tuesday, January 05, 2021

Today I Learned ... (2021-01-05)

Today I Learned ... 

The Epiphany is Ukrainian Christmas Day.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-05)

La Connexion Francaise

puisque = since
louange = praise
caler = stall

Dénombrement en française

Mon livre francais est presque fini.


Monday, January 04, 2021

Today I Learned ... (2021-01-04)

Today I Learned ... 

My average walking speed, on solo walks, has increased year over year for three years.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-04)

The Daily Affirmation

Day one of the new year and I got all my goals accomplished.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-04)

La Connexion Francaise

nouer = tie
trancher = slice
trimballer = lug around
froisser = crumple
pardessus = above
loque = wreck
gérer = manage
bauche = draft
gêner = annoy

Dénombrement en française

Pourquoi est-ce que j'enseigne sans pensant?

Sunday, January 03, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-03)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in over and hour of gaming tonight.

I managed to get over 20,000 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-03)

La Connexion Francaise

piétiner = trample
défunte = deceased

Dénombrement en française

Qu'est-ce que je devrais avoir pour supper?


Saturday, January 02, 2021

Act of Caring (2021-01-02)

Act of Caring

I cleaned the toilet.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I played Legos today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-02)

La Connexion Francaise

affranchir = free
parfaire = perfect
radoucir = soften
sagesse = wisdom

Dénombrement en française

Est-ce que Magnus Chase sera revenir à le monde mortel?  Restez à l'écoute pour demain.

Friday, January 01, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

I accomplished all my goals today, including surpassing 15,000 steps. 

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-01-01)

Blog Question Of The Day

How much data do you need for a standard deviation?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-01)

La Connexion Francaise

abasourdir = stun
puce = chip
étoffer = flesh out
étaler = spread out

Dénombrement en française

Mes tableurs est prêt de 2021.

Thursday, December 31, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-31)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally beat the level I was stuck on for 2 days.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-31)

La Connexion Francaise

civière = litter
ébranler = shake
châtiment = punishment
dépouiller = strip
picorer = peck
carrer = square
répandu = widespread
rugir = roar
assoiffer = thirst

Dénombrement en française

Mon écran n'est pas se comporter correctement.

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-30)

La Connexion Francaise

gaspiller = waste
fécond = fruitful

Dénombrement en française

Je n'ai aucune ambition aujourd'hui.

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-29)

La Connexion Francaise

ruer = kick
broyer = grind
rancune = grudge
gêner = annoy
cerf = deer

Dénombrement en française

Ce livre est finir dans un façon inattendu.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I got eight hours of sleep for the first time in a month last night.

For the third day in a row I went over 20,000 steps.

Monday, December 28, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-12-28)

Act of Caring

I took Zoe for a second dog walk this afternoon when she asked to go outside with me.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-12-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I break myself of this Pavlovian response to want to take my pills at 7:30 PM?

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-28)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got 20,000 steps for the second day in a row.

I won third place in NFL.com fantasy football.

I got a "like" on a tweet reply from a minor celebrity.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-28)

La Connexion Francaise

cuivre = copper
rompre = break up
ensoleiller = sunny
pré = prairie/meadow
daim = suede

Dénombrement en française

Ce n'est pas ensoleille ce matin.

Sunday, December 27, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

All the jersey choices I made today came out on the winning side.

Act of Caring (2020-12-27)

Act of Caring

I did a major clean-up of the cat litter area in the basement this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-27)

La Connexion Francaise

amitié = friendship
épuiser = exhaust
grève = strike
saisir = grab
étoffer = flesh out
sanglier = boar
voile = sail
coque = shell
bastingage = rail
écrouler = crumble
gosse = kid
éclabousser = splash
ôter = remove
empoigner = grab
lutter = wrestle 

Dénombrement en française

Je ne suis pas terminer assez de tâches.

Blog Question Of The Day (2020-12-27)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do they vacuum all the snow out of an NFL stadium for game day, if they have enough time between snow storms?



Act of Caring (2020-12-26)

Act of Caring

I did a wholesale upgrade of my "Sleep" tab and made it complaint for all entries to be before midnight on the night session in question.

Saturday, December 26, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in almost 2-1/2 hours of Madden tonight.  I had earned enough that I upgraded both my offensive and defensive lines to an OVR of 80.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-26)

La Connexion Francaise

débrouiller = unravel
dresser = draw up
remblai = bank
déboucher = unblock
hublot = porthole

Dénombrement en française

J'ai dépensé une heure fixant mon tableur de sommeil.

Thursday, December 24, 2020

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-24)

La Connexion Francaise

trancher = slice
réagir = react
tituber = stagger
amocher = mess up
ratrapper = catch up
écumer = skim
déchirer = tear
rideau = curtain
enjamber = climb over
bouger = move
caler = stall
abattre = tear down

Dénombrement en française

Zoe ne voulait pas marcher ce matin.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-23)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally beat the Reggie Bush level 2 mission.

I got 15,000 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-23)

La Connexion Francaise

tenter = try
saiser = grab
fauve = wild animal
ossement = bones
remuer = stir
entredechirer = tear
soie = silk
ramasser = pick up
pelote = ball
estomper = blur
luiser = shine
malsain = unhealthy
vilaine = ugly
plaie = wound
ronronner = purr
dérouler = unwind

Dénombrement en française

Ce livre est devient excitant.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Act of Caring (2020-12-22)

Act of Caring

I stayed home all morning to let the hot tub repairman in, then spent over an hour filling it with water tonight so that it could heat, ready to use tomorrow.

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-22)

 The Daily Affirmation

The hot tub is fixed, full of water and heating again.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-22)

La Connexion Francaise

ralentir = slow down
entailler = notch
jaillir = gush
lambeau = shred
fendre = split
quoique = though
plisser = crinkle

Dénombrement en française

Je n'aime pas attendre.

Monday, December 21, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I found out the hot tub is being repaired tomorrow.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-21)

La Connexion Francaise

tirailler = tug
foncer = charge
vestimentaire = clothing
folle = crazy woman
dévaler = run down
priver = deprive
tapis = carpet
plastron = chest plate
esquiver = dodge
pelot = ball
ficelle = string
élancer = thrust
égorger = slaughter
pouce = thumb
entraver = hinder
soucier = worry
rauque = hoarse
éclater = burst
franchir = cross
éventrer = disembowel
valser = waltz

Dénombrement en française

J'ai eu trop rendez-vous ce matin.

Sunday, December 20, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-20)

The Daily Affirmation

The Browns won tonight.


La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-20)

La Connexion Francaise

soc = ploughshare
charrue = plow
nocive = harmful
cimeterre = scimitar
tuyau = pipe
etirer = stretch
promener = walk

Dénombrement en française

J'ai oublié à propos le parcel à mon mere's maison.


Saturday, December 19, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-19)

The Daily Affirmation

The highlight of tonight's 2+ hours of Madden 21 was beating Tom Brady and the Buccaneers 42-0 including sacking him 7 times, including 3 strip sacks, one for a touchdown and intercepting him 3 times in the second half, taking one of those for a touchdown as well.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-19)

La Connexion Francaise

railler = mock
soigneusement = carefully
siffloter = whistle
joncher = litter
festoyer = feast
défoncer = smash
tenaille = pincer
narquois = sly
vanne = valve

Dénombrement en française

J'ai beaucoup choses faire cette après-midi.

Friday, December 18, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I finally got away from the office without being late getting home.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-18)

La Connexion Francaise

fougue = fiery
remplir = fill up
epargner = save
baisser = lower
squelette = sketon
sortilège = spell
lutter = wrestle
délit = offense

Dénombrement en française

J'ai attendu trop long avant prise le pillule de migraine.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 20,000 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-17)

La Connexion Francaise

boitiller = hobble
maudire = curse
muselière = muzzle
endurcir = harden
héraut = herald
parvenir = reach
trancher = slice

Dénombrement en française

Je reçois un mal de tete.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in almost two hours of Madden tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-16)

La Connexion Francaise

accostage = docking
avaler = swallow
patte = paw
fourrure = fur
joncher = litter
sangle = strap
agrafe = clip
entrave = hindrance
museler = muzzle
bâclé = sloppy
montrer = show
brume = mist

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de marcher.  Ce va regler mon nerfs.


Tuesday, December 15, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

I won my NFL.com fantasy match-up last week.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-15)

La Connexion Francaise

hurlement = howl
ricaner = sneer
méchamment = wickedly
pousser = push
juron = oath
brosser = brush
surestimer = overestimate
aube = dawn
écarter = push aside
cargaison = cargo
enfoncer = press in
ténèbres = darkness
bouc = goat
bavard = talkative
piège = trap
affreuse = dreadful
boulot = job

Dénombrement en française

Je souhaite que mon travail etait plus facile.


Monday, December 14, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my 15,000 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-14)

La Connexion Francaise

bruyère = heather
tromper = deceive
franchir = cross
piste = track
embuscade = ambush
hôter = host
poix = pitch
broussailleuse = brush cutter
rivage = shore
plat-bord = gunwale
enjamber = climb over
cirer = wax

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de se calmer.

Sunday, December 13, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in another two hours of gaming today, all Spider-Man.

I wrapped and placed my first presents under the Christmas tree this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-13)

La Connexion Francaise

cirer = wax
homard = lobster
feutre = felt
poignarder = stab

Dénombrement en française

Il y ñ'a pas de requins dans Saskatchewan.

Saturday, December 12, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in four hours of gaming today, one of the largest per day amounts I've had all year.

I was stuck on a level in Spider Man and it was time for bed.  I said I'd try just one more time before quitting and I finally beat the mission on that last try.

All I did for activity today was my morning walk and two dog walks and I still got 15,000 steps.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-12)

La Connexion Francaise

emplettes = shopping
chêne = oak
fourche = fork
écharpe = scarf
rayer = stripe
assommer = knock out
picoler = booze
pimpant = dapper

Dénombrement en française

Ce mal de tête est devienant mal.


Friday, December 11, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-11)

The Daily Affirmation

Second new Taylor Swift album of 2019.

La Connexion Francaise (2020-12-11)

La Connexion Francaise

voile = sail
repandre = spread

Dénombrement en française

C'a aidé que un page était court.

Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Daily Affirmation (2020-12-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

I strip sacked Lamar Jackson 4 times and picked him off twice in rolling to a 49-7 win in Madden tonight.