Friday, April 30, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-04-30)

La Connexion Francaise

enfin = finally
tant = so much
écarter = push aside

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas heureuse avec le bout de le livre.  Je souhaite le histoire aller plus loin.

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.