Thursday, April 29, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-29)

The Daily Affirmation 

I hit everything on my schedule today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-29)

La Connexion Francaise

gazonner = grass
souche = strain
étirer = stretch
nstte = mat

Dénombrement en français

Je ne peux pas croire que je dois attendre jusqu'à demain lire le lettre de Larissa.


Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a calm and tranquil day.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-28)

La Connexion Francaise

délabrer = decay
parrainer = sponsor

Dénombrement en français

Le matin est allé tranquillement aujourd'hui et j'ai achevé quelque travail.


Blog Question Of The Day (2021-04-28)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Should I condition my body to get up at 5:00 AM?

Should I watch the NFL Draft?

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 20,000 steps again.

I managed to get in some Madden this evening.


La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-27)

La Connexion Francaise


héberger = host
fée = fairy

Dénombrement en français

Ma tête peut exploser.


Monday, April 26, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 20,000 steps today. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-26)

La Connexion Francaise

dépoussière = dust
déchiffonner = decipher
fredonner = hum
errer = wander

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que j'ai plus temps.

Sunday, April 25, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I completed a bike ride, doubled my daily move goal, got 20,000+ steps and completed the April Apple Watch fitness challenge. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-25)

La Connexion Francaise

tant = so much
guet = watch
déçu = disappointed
arracher = snatch

Dénombrement en français

Je ne peux pas démarre ce matin.

Saturday, April 24, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-24)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 15,000 steps on one workout and two dog walks.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-24)

La Connexion Francaise

avenir = come up
tari = dry
enfuir = flee
rouer = wheel
rang = rank
enivrer = intoxicate
franchir = cross

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite être en enivré.

Thursday, April 22, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-22)

La Connexion Francaise

saignement = bleeding
panser = bandage
saccader = jerk

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas besoin d'avoir mal à la tête.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Act of Caring (2021-04-21)

Act of Caring

I remembered to shave tonight.

I had Holly cut the impossibly long hair sticking out of my ear.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-21)

The Daily Affirmation 

My Porsche needed no repairs beyond the oil change it was originally brought in for.

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-04-20)

Blog Question Of The Day

Does Taylor Swift go grocery shopping and the regular supermarket?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-20)

La Connexion Francaise

éveiller = awake
frayer = spawn
maculer = smear

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de revoir des dessins cet apres--midi.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-20)

The Daily Affirmation

I had normal blood pressure this morning.

Monday, April 19, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-19)

La Connexion Francaise

caveau = vault
patiemment = patiently
tant = so much

Dénombrement en français

J'aimerais un sieste.  Mes yeux me font mal.

Sunday, April 18, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-04-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do old people like boiling things so much?

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-18)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 20,000 steps both days of the weekend.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-18)

La Connexion Francaise

vannerie = basketwork
manche = sleeve
sempiternelle = eternal
déranger = bother
renverser = overthrow
grange = barn
appuyer = press

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu migraine mal ce matin.


Saturday, April 17, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-17)

The Daily Affirmation 

I figured out my problem in Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-17)

La Connexion Francaise

clouer = nail
grimper = climb
démarrer = start
faufiler = sneak out
fade = bland
vêtir = clothe
affiche = poster

Dénombrement en français

Ai-je besoin de m'inquiéter de maladie du rein?

Friday, April 16, 2021

Today I Learned ... (2021-04-16)

Today I Learned ... 

More people have access to a cell phone than have access to indoor toilets.

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-04-16)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Am I being an egotist about wanting to train the new engineers?

The Daily Affirmation (2021-04-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I found a great bottle at work for making iced teas.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-16)

La Connexion Francaise

dégager = clear
apeuré = scared

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que j'ai tellement de colere?

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-04-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

What am I going to do about my Spider-Man: Miles Morales game glitch?

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