Saturday, March 13, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-13)

La Connexion Francaise

pareille = same
emporter = carry
feuilleter = leaf through
ongle = nail
paroi = wall

Dénombrement en française

Pourquoi est-ce que j'ai tant mals de tete?

Friday, March 12, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-03-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why am I having so much trouble with my eyes today?

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I had what I feel was a successful day of helping people at work today.


Today I Learned ... (2021-03-12)

Today I Learned ... 

Coyotes are actually faster than road runners.  Wile. E. Coyote would have caught the Roadrunner in every race.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-12)

La Connexion Francaise

tenture = hanging
tuyaux = pipes
brin = strain
râtelier = rack
boucher = butcher
remplir = fill

Dénombrement en française

Mon tête se rempli avec étrange et mal sentiments.

Thursday, March 11, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-11)

The Daily Affirmation 

The pill I took this morning worked.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-11)

La Connexion Francaise

estropier = cripple
agrafe = staple

Dénombrement en française

Ma tête et mes pensées tournent.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-10)

La Connexion Francaise

meule = grinding wheel
limer = file
épuiser = exhaust
atelier = workshop
carreler = tile
seau = bucket
enfler = swell

Dénombrement en française

Ce fut une longue matinée de réunions

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

Act of Caring (2021-03-09)

Act of Caring 

I put away three other shopping carts at Safeway tonight.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-09)

The Daily Affirmation 

Something I ordered in December finally arrived.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-09)

La Connexion Francaise

acérer = sharpen
effroi = dread
vitrer = glaze
houleuse = stormy
vacarme = uproar
coupelle = cup

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de me calmer.

Monday, March 08, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-08)

The Daily Affirmation

I won fantasy hockey last week.

I managed to get in an order for a PS5 on Walmart.ca!!!!!

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-08)

La Connexion Francaise

cicatrise = scar
débarasser = get rid of
tremper = soak
décombres = rubble
amaigrir = lose weight

Dénombrement en française

J'ai envoye tres messages cet matin.

Sunday, March 07, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-07)

The Daily Affirmation 

I set a record for 2021 with the smallest waist measurement this morning.

I got 20,000 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-07)

La Connexion Francaise

moitié = half
matraque = baton
frisson = thrill
survoler = fly over
vrombissement = whirring
déchiquette = shredded
acérées = sharp
tâter = feel
fouet = whip
brûler = burn
cocher = check
dévisager = stare
fagoter = bundle up
étoffe = fabric
dispendieuse = expensive

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de un idee pour Grayson's cadeau au anniversaire.

Saturday, March 06, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in over 5 hours of gaming today, setting a new record for most amount of time spent gaming in a day for 2021.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-06)

La Connexion Francaise

chandail = sweater
frayer = spawn
coulissante = sliding
verrouiller = lock
pince = pliers

Dénombrement en française

J'etais tres fatigue la nuit dernière. J'ai failli ne pas me coucher.

Friday, March 05, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-05)

La Connexion Francaise

sidérer = bewilder
aise = easy
anéantir = annihilate
murer = mutate
salopette = overalls
chignon = hair bun

Dénombrement en française

Cet mal de tête me sidère.

Thursday, March 04, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-04)

La Connexion Francaise

pencher = lean
crachin = drizzle
tremper = soak
boue = mud

Dénombrement en française

Mon cerveau est rempli avec boue de cet mal de tete.

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-03)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got in another 90 minutes of Spider-Man tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-03)

La Connexion Francaise

rapiéçage = patchwork
ciseaux = scissors
coudre = sew

Dénombrement en française

Coudre ne traduire pas bien de francais au anglais.


Tuesday, March 02, 2021

Today I Learned ... (2021-03-02)

Today I Learned ...

Mac OS filters out the ads that Gmail tries to insert into an individual's Gmail feed.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I managed to break free the piece of bone that was irritating my gums.

I finished a boss battle in Spider-Man that was particularly challenging.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-02)

La Connexion Francaise

gâter = spoil
coudre = sew
épater = wow
dédaigneux = disdainful
montrer = show
épuiser = exhaust
effondrer = collapse

Dénombrement en française

Mon cerveau blesse parce que j'étais pensant trop dur.

Monday, March 01, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I ordered my new iPad tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-01)

La Connexion Francaise

chaleureuse = warm
corbeille = basket
fouiller = search
bonté = goodness
hanter = haunt
impuissante = helpless
guenilles = rags

Dénombrement en française

Je suis moudant mon dents. Je veux arreter.


Sunday, February 28, 2021

Act of Caring (2021-02-28)

Act of Caring 

I hard reset both my Playstation controllers.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I got another 100 minutes of gaming in.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-27)

La Connexion Francaise

tromper = deceive
déchirer = tear
raccommoder = mend
ravir = delight
enfiler = put on
ficeler = tie up
follement = madly
eberluer = dumbfound

Dénombrement en française

Je suis eberlué que Holly's voiture ne début pas.

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-02-28)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does Apple Music want me to get into country music?

Saturday, February 27, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in an hour of gaming each on three different games.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-27)

La Connexion Francaise

chevet = bedsidr
rompre = break up
catamini = sly
broder = embroider

Dénombrement en française

Mon mal de tête s'attarde.

Friday, February 26, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-26)

The Daily Affirmation

By the end of the day I had resolution on my problem.

Thursday, February 25, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-25)

La Connexion Francaise

peler = peel

Dénombrement en française

Je sens mal.  Ma estomac tourne sans fil.

J'ai oublié obtenir un nouveau livre de santé

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

I bought the audiobook "Rogue One" this morning.

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-02-24)

Blog Question Of The Day

Will my scarf and gloves be delivered tomorrow?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-24)

La Connexion Francaise

loupe = magnifying glass
emprunter = borrow
abîmer = spoil
envie = desire
piqure = bite
conger = leave

Dénombrement en française

Est-ce que je devrais aller a dentiste et lui faire découpe ces éclats d'os?


Tuesday, February 23, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-23)

La Connexion Francaise

chatouiller = tickle
cousue = sewn
passepoil = piping
etiquette = label
cribler = screen

Dénombrement en française

Mon cassé dent est me faire chier.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-23)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got a $100 Amazon gift card for the Gravelbourg achieving Substantial Completion.


Monday, February 22, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-22)

The Daily Affirmation 

A video I've had in the download queue for many, many weeks finally finished today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-22)

La Connexion Francaise

mettable = w3earable
colis = parcel
mousseline = muslin
dentelle = lace
abriter = shelter
brouette = wheelbarrow

Dénombrement en française

Je suis heureuse que je pense que j'ai résolu le calcul que me narguer.


Sunday, February 21, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in two hours of NHL 21 tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-21)

La Connexion Francaise

nuire = harm
blème = pale
perler = bead
éclabousser = splash
taille = cut

Dénombrement en française

Qu'est-ce que je devrais faire aujourd-hui?

Saturday, February 20, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-20)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got in another almost 90 minutes of NHL gaming tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-20)

La Connexion Francaise

censer = believe
trier = sort

Dénombrement en française

Les Allemands dans cette histoire ñ'est pas très bien.

Friday, February 19, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-19)

The Daily Affirmation

My day was mostly quiet, exactly the way I wanted.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-19)

La Connexion Francaise

civière = litter
chaux = lime
vitre = window
squelettique = skeletal

Dénombrement en française

Ç'est un matin tranquille.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-18)

The Daily Affirmation

We finished the proposal a day ahead of schedule.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-18)

La Connexion Francaise

lambeaux = shreds
fatidique = fateful
couser = sew
enceinte = pregnsnt
barbelé = barbed

Dénombrement en française

Je lis ce livre plus facile que le livre dernière.

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I got everything I wanted to do today done, and ahead of schedule.

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-02-17)

 Blog Question Of The Day

Am I ever getting a PS5?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-17)

La Connexion Francaise

veiller = watch
asseyer = sit down
mince = thin
repriser = darning

Dénombrement en française

Aujourd'hui est m soeur's anniversaire de naissance.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-16)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly's anniversary present arrived today, only one day late.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-16)

La Connexion Francaise

troquer = swap
fermier = farmer
poignée = handle
croquer = bite

Dénombrement en française
Je suis déraisonnablement froid ce soir.


Monday, February 15, 2021

Act of Caring (2021-02-15)

 Act of Caring 

I baked a pan of brownies.

I did a load of dishes including putting them away afterwards.

I hung Holly's new picture.

I wrapped Holly's gift.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-15)

 The Daily Affirmation

I beat yesterday's lowest weight measurement of 2021 this morning.


I had one normal blood pressure reading this morning.


La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-15)

La Connexion Francaise

épargner = save
tenailler = pincer
souci = worry
désarroi = dismay
étouffer = choke
gifle = slap
crever = die
pavot = poppy

Dénombrement en française

Aujourd'hui est l'anniversaire de quant Holly et moi nous sommes rencontrés pour la premier fois.

Sunday, February 14, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-14)

La Connexion Francaise

partout = all over
vieilli = aged
essorer = wring out
degoulinante = dripping
abattre = tear down
tirer = shoot
étendre = expand
ranger = tidy
menton = chin
tenter = try

Dénombrement en française

Je suis aller grelotter quand je vais dehors.

Today I Learned ... (2021-02-14)

Today I Learned ... 

Systolic blood pressure is a lot more responsive to a sense of agitation at the time of measurement.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I had my lowest weight measurement of 2021 this morning.


I had one normal blood pressure reading this morning.


I got 20,000 steps again.

Saturday, February 13, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 20,000 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-13)

La Connexion Francaise

paupières = eyelids
dépasser = exceed
dégingandé = lanky
carrure = build
déshabiller = undress
chemisier = blouse
mince = thin
frotter = scrub
guenille = rag
écouler = flow out
saleté = dirt

Dénombrement en française

C'est probablement trop froid aller dehors.

Friday, February 12, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-12)

Daily Affirmation

It took an elliptical ride at 9:15 to make it but I got my steps.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-12)

La Connexion Francaise

paillasse = bench
moche = ugly
pelushe = plush
interpeller = challenge
montre = watch
arborer = sport
refouler = push back

Dénombrement en française

Cet jour n'ai s'avere pas mal.


Thursday, February 11, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-11)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got in over two hours of gaming tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-11)

La Connexion Francaise

suie = soot
poussière = dust
ponceuse = sander
tuyaux = pipes
cuve = tank
atelier = workshop
dérober = steal

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de me débarrasser de la douleur dans mon pieds.

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-02-10)

Blog Question Of The Day 

How do I get people to challenge things that are obviously stupid?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-10)

La Connexion Francaise

saigner = bleed
coupable = guilty
pelotonner = curl up
anéantir = annihilate
prélèvement = sample
efforcer = strive

Dénombrement en française

Le précédent quatre pages a été affreux.

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-02-09)

 The Daily Affirmation

I had one normal blood pressure reading this morning.  The second one was 1 unit over normal on systolic pressure.

An idea I had about a problem we were having with a biofilter project turned out to be a good one.

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.