Tuesday, February 09, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-09)

La Connexion Francaise

raper = grate
frotter = scrub
enfler = swell
gercer = chap
poignet = wrist

Dénombrement en française

Qu'est ce que sûr assez?


Monday, February 08, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-08)

La Connexion Francaise

panier = basket
osier = wicker
pouce = thumb
raccommodage = mending
enfiler = put on
repriser = darning

Dénombrement en française

C'est trop froid dehors!  Le vent est tres froid.


The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-08)

 The Daily Affirmation

I had normal blood pressure this morning.

Sunday, February 07, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-07)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in two hours of gaming today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-07)

La Connexion Francaise

couler = sink
noirâtre = blackish
éloigner = remove
cire = wax
seigle = rye
décrocher = pick up
raide = steep
cerceuil = coffin
escabeau = stool
grimper = climb
effilocher = fray

Dénombrement en française

Je ne veux pas sortir dehors.  C'est trop froid.

Saturday, February 06, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I went for a one hour walk at noon today in -30 C weather and I didn't get cold.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-06)

La Connexion Francaise

cerner = encircle
sifflet = whistle
enfourner = bake
frisson = thrill
affreux = dreadful
taire = hush up

Dénombrement en française

J'ai marché pour presque une heure et maintenant mes jambes est froid.


Friday, February 05, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-05)

 The Daily Affirmation

I didn't get mad today.



La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-05)

La Connexion Francaise

ourlet = hem
louche = ladle
avoine = oats
foncé = dark
dégage = clear
usine = factory

Dénombrement en française

Mon matin était trop occupé.

Thursday, February 04, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-04)

The Daily Affirmation

Kaylie was in the office today and stopped in to say hi.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-04)

La Connexion Francaise

narquois = sly
lessive = laundry detergent
salir = dirty
éreintant = grueling
cuve = tank
essoreuse = wringer
drap = sheet

Dénombrement en française

J'ai enfin lit ma livre.


Wednesday, February 03, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-03)

La Connexion Francaise

pétrin = mess
buanderie = laundry room

Dénombrement en française

Je n'ai pas un bon jour.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-03)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had normal blood pressure on both readings this morning.  It's the first occurrence of that in over two weeks.

Monday, February 01, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

The dentist quickly and easily fixed my jaw bone this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-01)

La Connexion Francaise

fouet = whip
se tromper = be mistaken
râper = grate
raccommoder = mend
franchir = cross

Dénombrement en française

J'aime le show téléviseur Archer.

Sunday, January 31, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-31)

La Connexion Francaise

sciure = sawdust
cour = court
lavasse = dish water
hébéter = daze
épuiser = exhaust

Dénombrement en française

J'ai dormi bien cet weekend.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-31)

The Daily Affirmation

I got over 9 hours of sleep both nights of the weekend.

Saturday, January 30, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I got an email overnight informing me that I get Apple TV+ free through June.


I watched two movies tonight (Dredd and Rogue One) and got in over three hours of gaming (Spider-Man and NHL 21).

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-30)

La Connexion Francaise

fonder = found

Dénombrement en française

Il y a un chat sur ma bras.


Friday, January 29, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I picked up my two Best Buy purchases tonight.

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-01-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do you statistically evaluate data that is not normally distributed?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-29)

La Connexion Francaise

chuchoter = whisper
abattre = tear down
grenier = attack
renier = deny

Dénombrement en française

Je reni que je n'ai rien fait ce matin.

Thursday, January 28, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-28)

La Connexion Francaise

entaille = notch
chandail = sweater
affreux = dreadful
tuyau = pipe
seau = bucket
coupure = cut
torchon = tea towel
mouillée = wet
toile = canvas
aiguille = needle
cocher = check
sifflet = whistle
coudre = sew
bâcler = rush
noirbeur = darkness

Dénombrement en française

J'espère que cette petite fille s'échappe le camp de prisonniers.


Wednesday, January 27, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-27)

La Connexion Francaise

plisser = crinkle
flaque = puddle
nu = naked

Dénombrement en française

J'ai résoudu le probleme.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-26)

La Connexion Francaise

hongroise = Hungarian
juteaux = juicy
ver = worm
alors = so
éparpiller = scatter

Dénombrement en française

Il y a trop faire!

J'ai perdu la chance de un PS5 ce matin.


The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-26)

The Daily Affirmation

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



Monday, January 25, 2021

Act of Caring (2021-01-25)

Act of Caring

I agreed to have my struts replaced.  It cost me $1500+ all included.

Today I Learned ... (2021-01-25)

Today I Learned ... 

People say "like" a lot/too much in a long conversation.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-25)

La Connexion Francaise

louche = ladle
frayer = spawn
bousculer = jostle
relent = whiff
moisi = moldy
épluchure = peel
offusquer = offend

Dénombrement en française

Je suis trop fache repondre a ces emails.


Blog Question Of The Day (2021-01-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I get my shirt collars clean?

The Daily Affirmation (2021-01-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a normal blood pressure reading this morning.

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.