Monday, May 24, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-24)

La Connexion Francaise

cil = eyelash
louche = ladle
nerf = nerve
réellement = actually

Dénombrement en français

Il pleut fort.

Sunday, May 23, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-23)

The Daily Affirmation

I ran 2.29 km this afternoon and didn't have to take a break to walk. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-23)

La Connexion Francaise

taquiner = tease
effaroucher = startle
penaude = sheepish
casquette = cap
chiquenaude = flick
fricoter = fool around

Dénombrement en français

Il y a quelque chose tort avec mon cordon.

Saturday, May 22, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my 15,000 steps today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-22)

La Connexion Francaise

surpoids = overweight
mener = lead
songeuse = pensive
d'autant = especially

Dénombrement en français

Je sens que je suis surpoids.

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished my second book in two days.

I started what promises to be a much more exciting fiction book than my last selection.


La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-19)

La Connexion Francaise

tâcher = stain
éveiller = awake
ahurit = bewilder
méfier = beware
affreux = dreadful

Dénombrement en français

Cet livre est prendre un tour que je n'ai attendu pas.


Tuesday, May 18, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-18)

La Connexion Francaise

volte-face = about face
montrer = show
ricanement = sneer
tranchant = sharp
charabia = gibberish
radoucir = soften

Dénombrement en français

La conciergee fait le plus travail pauvre-en-pisse de vaporisation de désinfectant.

Monday, May 17, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I did my first work bike ride of 2021. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-17)

La Connexion Francaise

désarmante = disarming

Dénombrement en français

Je n'aime pas un matin plein de rencontres.

Sunday, May 16, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my third consecutive 20,000 step day. 

Act of Caring (2021-05-16)

Act of Caring

I fertilized my front lawn this afternoon. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-16)

La Connexion Francaise

demeurer = remain
approfondir = deepen
angoisse = anguish
ventre = belly
bâiller = yawn

Dénombrement en français

C'apparaître etre un maison plein dans Las Vegas.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-15)

The Daily Affirmation

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

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Act of Caring (2021-05-15)

Act of Caring 

I got up and went to the water store on my own.

As part of my afternoon of chores I dug up the dandelions on my front lawn.

I cut the grass despite inter-sprinkling of rains.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-15)

La Connexion Francaise

raccrocher = hang up
abasourdir = stun
pétrin = mess
ahurir = bewilder

Dénombrement en français

Je sens comme si je souhaite évanouir.

Comment qu'est-ce que elle flânait au lit?


Friday, May 14, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-14)

La Connexion Francaise

ben = well
déranger = bother
évanouir = pass out
bourdonnement = buzzing

Dénombrement en français

Cet livre a pris un etrange et nouveau tour.

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a late departure from work and still managed to get everything done except gaming.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-12)

La Connexion Francaise



Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que la maman en ma livre de francais est malade?


Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I got all my routine tasks done today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-11)

La Connexion Francaise

réprimer = repress
soucier = worry
char = tank
maner = handle
guimbarde = jaw harp

Dénombrement en français

Comment jouez-vous le guimbarde?

Monday, May 10, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-10)

The Daily Affirmation

I found the good, fabric Elastoplast bandages at London Drugs.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-10)

La Connexion Francaise

vaurien = rascal
réagir = react
éloigner = remove
honte = shame
gourmandeuse = greedy
maigre = skinny

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est-ce que cet livre etre de?


Sunday, May 09, 2021

Act of Caring (2021-05-09)

Act of Caring 

I dug up the dandelions on my front lawn for the second day in a row.

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my Mom a pretty purple flower for Mother's Day. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-09)

La Connexion Francaise

capuchon = cap
chandail = sweater
cogner = bump
clou = nail
vergogne = shame

Dénombrement en français

Je ne peux not ouvrir ma bouteille.

Saturday, May 08, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-08)

La Connexion Francaise

féérique = fairy
lasse = weary
badaud = onlooker
bousculer = jostle
défilé = parade
seuil = threshold

Dénombrement en français

J'ai blessé ma main.

Friday, May 07, 2021

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-07)

La Connexion Francaise

bouger = move
tronçonneuse = chain saw
téméraire = reckless
alentours = surroundings
randonner = hike
traîneau = sled

Dénombrement en français

Mon rencontre etait bein.

Thursday, May 06, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-06)

The Daily Affirmation

 I survived the presentation this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-06)

La Connexion Francaise

rondeur = roundness
dandiner = waddle
carême = Lent
caprice = whim

Dénombrement en français

Je deteste les mal de tete.

Wednesday, May 05, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-05)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was quite a relief when the shoulder pain stopped.

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-05-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is my phone not recording all my Apple Watch screen shots?

At what point does hair become fur?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-05)

La Connexion Francaise

patinoire = rink
tarder = delay
constater = notice
divague = ramble
cambrioler = burglarize

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas comment je souhaite lire ce livre francais.

Tuesday, May 04, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-04)

The Daily Affirmation

Despite a late start, I managed to do all my reading except for workout matilera

 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-04)

La Connexion Francaise

rouspéter = grumble
trôner = enthrone

Dénombrement en français

Mon nez est me faire fou.


Monday, May 03, 2021

Sunday, May 02, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

I went for a run today. 

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-05-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you give yourself a concussion from sneezing?

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-02)

La Connexion Francaise

largeur = width
nuque = neck
ramener = bring back
chuchoter = whisper
endormissement = falling asleep
vestiaire = cloakroom

Dénombrement en français

Mes allergies m'a donné un coup de pied dans le cul hier soir.

Saturday, May 01, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-05-01)

The Daily Affirmation

My parents are getting air conditioning.

Blog Question Of The Day (2021-05-01)

Blog Question Of The Day

Did you ever feel your brain bounce off your skull? 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-05-01)

La Connexion Francaise

au courant = aware
envahir = invade
bourgade = village
monter = ascend
épuisement = exhaustion
vifs = lively

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini le livre francais.  C'etait bien.


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.