Thursday, April 15, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

I still remember all the words to a song I memorized 35 years ago!

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-15)

La Connexion Francaise

baluchon = bundle

Dénombrement en français

Je suis boire trop eau.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-14)

La Connexion Francaise

écarter = push aside
méche = wick
sentier = path
tenailler = pincer
tromper = deceive
ramener = bring back

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que j'ai mieux controle de mon pensees.


Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-04-13)

Blog Question Of The Day

What does non-gluten free water taste like?

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I had normal blood pressure this morning, for the first time in a little more than two weeks.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-13)

La Connexion Francaise

chanceux - fortunate
exiger = require

Dénombrement en français

Je me sentais désespéré ce matin.\

Monday, April 12, 2021

Act of Caring (2021-04-12)

Act of Caring 

I baked a cake tonight and make chocolate whipped cream. 

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-12)

The Daily Affirmation

My birthday was excellent.

I made a really sweet angel food cake.

I got a couple of nice presents from Holly. 

Sunday, April 11, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-11)

 The Daily Affirmation 

Poppy seed buns were on the menu for lunch this morning.

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

I completed the second day of my April Challenge on Apple Watch.

4 Free Agent Challenges fell to me tonight and I got another 90+ player for my roster.


La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-11)

La Connexion Francaise

fuyer = flee
abondante = abundant
chevelure = hair
rousse = red

Dénombrement en français

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

Saturday, April 10, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

I'm going to finish the day with more than 20,000 steps.

We made it through 3 of 4 shows we were backlogged on.

I finished the daily criteria of the April Apple Watch fitness challenge.

Today I Learned ... (2021-04-10)

Today I Learned ... 

Saskatoon has a Tesla dealership. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-10)

La Connexion Francaise

raides = stiff
engourdis = numb
cernés = dark circles
entrebâiller = half-open
bâche = tarpaulin

Dénombrement en français

 J'ai me levé en bon temps ce matin.

Friday, April 09, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I brought home three full bags of poppy seed buns tonight.

I re-froze my Froster the perfect amount. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-09)

La Connexion Francaise

proches = relatives
blottir = snuggle up
chaux = lime
barbelés = barbed wire
grange = barn
piétiner = tramplr
mener = lead
autel = altar

Dénombrement en français

Je suis heureuse que c'est vendredi.

Thursday, April 08, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

My Mom made poppy seed buns.

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-04-08)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I try working exclusively from an iPad?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-08)

La Connexion Francaise

pointure = shoe size
brouette = wheelbarrow
lambeau = shred

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas où le matin est allé.

Wednesday, April 07, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-04-07)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need to feel guilty for cranking someone pretty hard when they turned out to be completely wrong and I was correct when I insisted they stop arguing and listen to my complaint?

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-07)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly got a big work bonus.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-07)

La Connexion Francaise

hurler = yell
abîmer = spoil
tremper = soak
bercer = rock
essuyer = wipe
chignon = hair bun
seringue = syringe
rattraper = catch up
plaie = wound
froisser = crumple


Dénombrement en français

J'aime quand je pense vite.

Tuesday, April 06, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

In my third try at the challenge, in the final moments of the fourth quarter of the game, I got the fumble that I needed to finish the challenge I was stuck on in Madden Ultimate Team.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-06)

La Connexion Francaise

bocal = jar
miche = loaf
humer = smell
seigle = rye
levure = yeast

Dénombrement en français

Je peux savoir le mots mais je ne sais pas le traduire exacte.

Monday, April 05, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-05)

The Daily Affirmation

A giant burrito and a hot tub was a nice way to end the day.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-05)

La Connexion Francaise

gercer = chap
char = tank
effaroucher = startle
volet = shutter

Dénombrement en français

Mon tête coups douleureusement.

Sunday, April 04, 2021

Act of Caring (2021-04-04)

Act of Caring 

I vacuumed up all the sand and gravel by the front door this morning. 

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-04)

The Daily Affirmation 

We baked a ham for supper and now it smells like my Grandma and Grandpa Guenther's house after they'd make Mennonite sausage which I would make into the most delicious sandwiches.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-04)

La Connexion Francaise

cailloux = pebbles
fendre = split
brassard = armband
gammée = swastika
gêner = embarrass
chassieux = bleary
chiffons = rags
émettre = issue
rauque = hoarse
picoter = tingle
brancard = stretcher'
enlacer = embrace

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que la fourneau s'allume tellement de fois ce matin?

Saturday, April 03, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-03)

The Daily Affirmation 

I scored an achievement in Madden.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-03)

La Connexion Francaise

monceau = heap
déchausser = take off

Dénombrement en français

Je suis dans les temps ce matin.


The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-02)

The Daily Affirmation

The Oilers beat the Flames tonight. 

Friday, April 02, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-02)

La Connexion Francaise

ponceuse = sander
puanteur = stench
bourrer = stuff
punaise = thumbtack
gadoue = slush
boue = mud
cueillir = pluck

Dénombrement en français

J'ai me levé plus tard ce matin

Thursday, April 01, 2021

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-31)

The Daily Affirmation 

I did not take any extra pills today. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-31)

La Connexion Francaise

amaigrir = emaciate
poêle = stove
édentée = toothless
débarrasser = get rid of

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas un rendezvous réussi ce matin avec mon psychiatre

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-30)

La Connexion Francaise

honte = shame
baigner = bath
cahoter = jerk
sciure = sawdust
fouler = tread
cheville = ankle
dentelle = lace

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite sentir plus stable.


Monday, March 29, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-29)

La Connexion Francaise

maculer = smear
bâche = tarpaulin
dévisager = stare
enfuire = run away
faufiler = sneak out
lacet = lace
porte-bonheur = lucky charm

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que je ne peux pas taper?



Sunday, March 28, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-28)

The Daily Affirmation

It was a beautiful day outside today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-28)

La Connexion Francaise

chaparder = pilfer

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que j'ai pression de sang normale et encore je sens malade?


Saturday, March 27, 2021

Today I Learned ... (2021-03-27)

Today I Learned ...

I average 144 hours of exercise per day (as of today for 2021).

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

I completed the March challenge on my Apple Watch and 4 days early.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-27)

La Connexion Francaise

étouffer = choke
chamade = rush
tenter = try
gâchette = trigger
effondre = collapse

Dénombrement en français

Ceux deux pages ont été intense.


Friday, March 26, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 15,000 steps in on a Friday even though I didn't do an evening workout.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-26)

La Connexion Francaise

éparpiller = scatter
chaparder = pilfer
orteil = toe
enfler = swell

Dénombrement en français

Mon crâne bourdonne autour de les yeux et le nez.


Thursday, March 25, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-03-25)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I buy Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit - Remastered if its Windows only?

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I managed to get my fiction reading in after a hot tub but before going to bed.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-25)

La Connexion Francaise

détaler = scamper
trahisser = betray
boiter = limp
entorse = sprain
empiffrer = stuff

Dénombrement en français

Mon cerveau est boiter.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-24)

La Connexion Francaise

blottier = snuggle up
éventrer = disembowel
frôler = graze
banc = bench
saisir = grab
grimper = climb
arracher = snatch

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est-ce que ils feraient si je ne leur ai pas dit quoi faire?


Tuesday, March 23, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-23)

La Connexion Francaise

dégager = clear
appuyer = press

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de me calme.

Monday, March 22, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my botox injections today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-22)

La Connexion Francaise

voler = steal
ficher = file
ailette = fin
sonner = ring
verrouiller = lock
gond = hinger
passerelle = bridge
piétiner = trample
coquille = shell
mouiller = wet

Dénombrement en française

Le sang est bloqué dans ma tete.  Je me sens vertigineux.


Sunday, March 21, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I went to order some books on Amazon this morning and discovered I didn't have to pay because of a gift card I'd gotten about a month ago and forgotten that I had. 

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-03-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do the Golden Girls sit up every episode and eat?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-21)

La Connexion Francaise

tempête = storm
demeurer = remain
humecter = moisten
veille = eve
détremper = soak
asperger = sprinkle
brin = strand
vertige = fear of heights

Dénombrement en française

Je ne me sens pas frais.

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Today I Learned ... (2021-03-20)

Today I Learned ...

If you turn on the PS5 it turns on the TV.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-20)

La Connexion Francaise

emparer = grab
gaspiller = waste
refouler = push back
réjouir = rejoice
louche = ladle
lueur = glow
trinquer = toast
abriter = shelter

Dénombrement en française

Je me sens bizarre.  Ma tete est bien mais ça ressemble à une migraine.


Friday, March 19, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

I was not rejected for my embarrassing story.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-19)

La Connexion Francaise

perte = loss
enfuyer = run away
déguerpir = get away

Dénombrement en française

Je suis fatigue d'être frustré.

Thursday, March 18, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-18)

The Daily Affirmation

The Oilers won tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-18)

La Connexion Francaise

foncer = darken
emboîter = nest
deboîter = disassemble

Dénombrement en française

Ma matin m'a donné un mal de tete.

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-03-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do you diagnose an intermittent problem?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-17)

La Connexion Francaise

giser = lie

Dénombrement en française

Je ne sais pas comment inspirer quelqu'un.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-16)

The Daily Affirmation

My new Playstation 5 is now set up and ready to play games on.

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-03-16)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do my feet always hurt in the late afternoon at work?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-16)

La Connexion Francaise

fermier = farmer
ramener = bring back
accrocher = hook

Dénombrement en française

Pouruoi est-ce que peuple ne peut pas penser avec les cerveuas?

Monday, March 15, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-15)

The Daily Affirmation

My Playstation arrived a day early. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-15)

La Connexion Francaise

cloison = partition
râtelier = rack
amorphe = amorphous

Dénombrement en française

Les Patriots a besoin de récepteurs larges.

Sunday, March 14, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-14)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finished Spider-Man!!!

I got 20,000 steps.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-03-14)

La Connexion Francaise

abaiser = lower
arroser = water
blanchâtre = whitish
engelure = frostbite
taolonner = heel
débarrasser = get rid of
satané = damn

Dénombrement en française

Je m'ai levé trop tot.  Ma horloge etait installé mal.

Saturday, March 13, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-03-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I won a free lottery ticket.

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?