Thursday, February 24, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

One migraine pill took care of my headache this evening. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-24)

La Connexion Francaise

accrocher = win over
décocher = uncheck
clairière = clearing
cadran = dial
apaiser = appease
crainte = fear
aiguilles = needle
bourdonnement = buzzing

Dénombrement en français
 
Quoi-est-ce que j'étais faisant sur samedi que j'ai ecrite cet email?


Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-23)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got in nearly an hour of gaming in Spider-Man: Miles Morales. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-23)

La Connexion Francaise

bondir = leap
marge = margin
luire = glow
culbuter = tumble
enfourcher = straddle
épaisse = thick

Dénombrement en français
 
Je suis dépensant trop temps sur ces calculs. 

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-22)

La Connexion Francaise

emprunter = borrow
marteler = hammer
taillade = slash
ronce = bramble
coincé = stuck up
rebrousser = turn  back
sabot = hoof
sourd = deaf
épineuse = prickly
fouetter = whip
crépiter = crackle
rapprocher = bring closer
justesse = accuracy

Dénombrement en français
 
Je me demande quoi est aller arriver suivant en mon livre francais.

Monday, February 21, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-21)

La Connexion Francaise

écraser = crush
bosquet = grove
griffe = claw
atterir = land
demeurer = remain
carquois = quiver
emmêler = entangle
hennissement = whinny
cabrer = rear up
crinière = mane
touffe = tuft
souche = stump
désarçonner = unseat
ruade = kick
bête = beast
assener = strike
sabot = hoof
rangée = row
croc = fang

Dénombrement en français
 
J'ai eu besoin de cherche beaucoup mots ce matin.  Je dois être fatigué.

Sunday, February 20, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-20)

La Connexion Francaise

élan = momentum
bondir = leap
rugissement = roar
décontenancer = disconcert
amas = cluster
dresser = draw up
ralentir = slow down

Dénombrement en français
 
Est-ce qu'on paierait plus pour que le Canada gagne mes médailles olympiques?

Saturday, February 19, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

Two doses of zolmitriptan kicked my headache to the curb this morning. 

I got 15,000 steps.

Act of Caring (2022-02-19)

Act of Caring 

I put away two shopping carts that weren't my own this afternoon.

Friday, February 18, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-18)

La Connexion Francaise

surgir = arise
buisson = bush
emmêler = entangle
envoler = fly away
coupure = cut

Dénombrement en français
 
Je ne supporte pas le chocolat de menthe jour.

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Act of Caring (2022-02-17)

Act of Caring 

I took outside to the bins, the cardboard from Holly's clothes rack, the pizza boxes and the recycle bin.

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-17)

The Daily Affirmation 

Holly's tortellini soup was phenomenal!

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-17)

La Connexion Francaise


Dénombrement en français
 
J'ai souhaite ma soeur un anniversaire heureux ce matin.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-16)

La Connexion Francaise

coincer = stick
japper = yelp
haleter = pant
surexciter = overexcite
saisir = grab
chandail = sweater

Dénombrement en français
 

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-15)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly got me a cool lightsabre for our anniversary. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-15)

La Connexion Francaise

affût = lookout
renverser = spill
détendre = loosen
lasse = tired
accourrir = run up
méfiant = suspicious
rebondir = bounce

Dénombrement en français
 
J'aimerais ma muscles de la poitrine détendre.

Sunday, February 13, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-13)

The Daily Affirmation

The Super Bowl was entertaining right until the end. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-13)

La Connexion Francaise

douceur = candy
enfoncer = press in
davantage = any further
déprimer = depress
biche = doe

Dénombrement en français
 
Aujourd'hui es le match grand.  C'est le derniere match de le saison.  Je suis un peu triste.

Saturday, February 12, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I dispensed the last of the jersey order this afternoon. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-12)

La Connexion Francaise

ramener = bring back
trottoir = sidewalk
éloigner = remove
provenir = arise from
aboiement = bark
édredon = quilt
étirer = stretch

Dénombrement en français
 
Ma lourd édredon ne garde pas mes pieds chaud.

Friday, February 11, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-11)

The Daily Affirmation

On a day where my side was badly outmatched, I still managed to net a late goal.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-11)

La Connexion Francaise

blottir = snuggle
frémir = quiver
bajoues = jowls
bourdonner = buzz

Dénombrement en français

Je besoin de arreter sucer mes joues en anxiete. 


Thursday, February 10, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-10)

La Connexion Francaise

renchérir = outbid
retrousser = roll up
aiguille = needle
faufiler = sneak out
empiffrer = stuff
tardive = late
appuyer = lean on
déranger = bother

Dénombrement en français

Je juste veux dormir.

Wednesday, February 09, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-09)

The Daily Affirmation

With some help from some co-workers, I managed to get the proposal finished that I promised for today.

Zoe, Holly and I had a long evening walk and I got my 15,000 steps. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-09)

La Connexion Francaise

épellation = spelling
remuer = stir
atterrir = land

Dénombrement en français

 J'ai besoin d'un plan de stress soulagement.

Tuesday, February 08, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-08)

La Connexion Francaise

crapaud = toad
morsure = bite
belette = weasel
putois = polecat
bâiller = yawn
grasse = greasy
ronfler = snore

Dénombrement en français

Je peut-etre sortir de encore cette confiture.

Monday, February 07, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-07)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had a good morning and got an obligation off my desk by noon.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-07)

La Connexion Francaise

étaler = spread out
lécher = lick
emballage = packaging

Dénombrement en français

C'est seule midi et ma mâchoire est déjà douloureux.

Sunday, February 06, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

I went way past 20,000 steps today. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-06)

La Connexion Francaise

potager = vegetable garden
noyer = drown
éloigner = remove
nageoires = fins

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de mets-les ensemble.

Saturday, February 05, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-05)

The Daily Affirmation

My favorite camera was brought back to life with the infusion of a new battery.

PRO TIP: You can't charge my camera's battery by plugging it in with the adapter, apparently. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-05)

La Connexion Francaise

menton = chin
balbutier = stammer
enfuir = escape
épingler = pin
éloigner = remove

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que j'ai plus énergie au samedi.

Friday, February 04, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-04)

The Daily Affirmation

I got the price of the tickets back for the Celine Dion concert that was cancelled.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-04)

La Connexion Francaise

poussiéreuse = dusty
échelle = ladder
heurter = hit
braiment = braying
coupure = cut

Dénombrement en français

On doit accepter la volonté de le chat de genoux.

C'est trop facile bruiser un banane.

Wednesday, February 02, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-02)

La Connexion Francaise

trier = sort out
vif = lively

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite que j'étais vif.

 

Tuesday, February 01, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-02-01)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly's car was able to be boosted with just the portable battery pack and didn't require jumping it vehicle-to-vehicle with booster cables, even though it sat out through the whole storm. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-02-01)

La Connexion Francaise

gambader = frolic
bouder = pout
enfouir = bury
gemir = groan
arracher = tear out
dérider = cheer up

Dénombrement en français

Mon thé sens de bleuets.

 

Monday, January 31, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-31)

La Connexion Francaise

lame = blade
tranchante = sharp
obtempérer = comply
emparer = seize
embout = mouthpiece
témoignage = testimony

Dénombrement en français

Mon face brûle avec douleur.

Sunday, January 30, 2022

Blog Question Of The Day (2022-01-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need a sponsor? 

Would I like Jaime Pressly in real life?

Act of Caring (2022-01-30)

Act of Caring 

I rescued my dog when she fell into a very deep puddle we discovered that had thin ice. 

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-30)

The Daily Affirmation

Both of my jersey choices on conference championship weekend turned out to be winners.

I got 15,000 steps.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-30)

La Connexion Francaise

elancer = launch
fendre = split
ramper = crawl
cracher = spit
repérer = spot
débusquer = flush out
couiner = squeal
cirer = wax
arracher = tear out
emprise = hold
cadre = framework
asséner = strike
bête = beast

Dénombrement en français

Quelqu'un juste lancé un U-ball juste en face de ma maison.

Saturday, January 29, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-29)

La Connexion Francaise

carrelage = floor tile
floue = blurry
accroupir = crouch
écailleuse = scaly

Dénombrement en français

Je ressens comme décès.


Friday, January 28, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-27)

La Connexion Francaise

ramasser = gather
parvenir = arrive at
retenue = detention
gambader = frolic
trébucher = stumble

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas comment concevoir un cuve d'aération.

  

Thursday, January 27, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

My Ja'Marr Chase jersey got here in time for the AFC Championship game! 

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-26)

The Daily Affirmation

First shipment of jerseys arrived today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-26)

La Connexion Francaise

emmêler = entangle
matinale = morning
coquille = shell
lanière = strap
caoutchouteuse = rubbery
rôtier = roast
amorcer = prime

Dénombrement en français

Quelques de les maillots a arrivé aujourd'hui.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Blog Question Of The Day (2022-01-25)

Blog Question Of The Day

Are there going to be jerseys here tomorrow?

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-25)

The Daily Affirmation 

I ended up with 20,000 steps.

 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-25)

La Connexion Francaise

revers = setback
au fond = basically
recommencer = start again
ronfler = snore

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui était trop triste.

Monday, January 24, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got two hot tubs in today. 

Act of Caring (2022-01-24)

Act of Caring

I drained, spun, and re-filled the hot tub such that it could be used again same day. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-24)

La Connexion Francaise


Dénombrement en français

Je suis en retard à tout choses encore.

Blog Question Of The Day (2022-01-23)

Blog Question Of The Day

It was a good day.  Tom Brady lost and Patrick Mahomes won. 

Sunday, January 23, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-23)

La Connexion Francaise

fée = fairy
censer = suppose
bond = leap

Dénombrement en français

Atticus et Esmerelda étaient en difficulte serieux avec quoi semblait etre un dinosaure.

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Blog Question Of The Day (2022-01-22)

Blog Question Of The Day

If I were to win $67 million on the lottery, how often would I pay for someone to come clean my house? 

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-22)

The Daily Affirmation

After an incredibly slow start, I still managed to get 10,000 steps.

In a great surprise, the Bengals are advancing to the next round in NFL playoffs. 

The Oilers finally won a game!

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-22)

La Connexion Francaise

buisson = bush
appesantir = weigh down
gouttière = gutter
contrebas = sunken
clôture = fencing
écorcer = bark

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu soupe de jambon et un chignon pour dejeuner.

  

Thursday, January 20, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-20)

La Connexion Francaise

éprouver = experience
apesanteur = weightlessness
culbuter = tumble

Dénombrement en français

C;est tres difficule faire décisions rationnelle sur si ma décisions est rationelle.


Wednesday, January 19, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-19)

La Connexion Francaise

cadran = dial
aiguille = needle
tenter = attempt
paroi = wall


Dénombrement en français

Qu'est-ce qu'est ma probleme!?!

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-18)

La Connexion Francaise

pourchasser = chase
trottoir = sidewalk
mauviette = wimp
peu importe = no matter
jusqu'ici = so far

Dénombrement en français

Je pense que je vais avoir un mal de tête bientôt. 

Monday, January 17, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-17)

La Connexion Francaise

creuser = dig
ressortir = stand out
etroit = narrow
faufiler = sneak out
bondir = leap
champ = field
dépourvoir = deprive
cachette = hiding place
pelouse = lawn
bouleau = birch
trousse = case
freiner = brake
satané = damn

Dénombrement en français

Cette programme de téléviseur est hilarante.

Sunday, January 16, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I got all my football picks right today. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-16)

La Connexion Francaise

trajet = route
bave = drool
pelouse = lawn
tuyau = pipe
désaltérer = quench your thirst
bercer = rock
perron = porch
pente = slope
raidir = stiffen
touffue = bushy

Dénombrement en français

Je me bâts avec cet mal de tête.

Saturday, January 15, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-15)

La Connexion Francaise

frotter = rub
renverser = spill
arroser = water
babiole = bauble
fouiller = frisk
laisse = leash

Dénombrement en français

Qui-est-ce que va faire le travail de entrepôt?

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-14)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got two compliments on my new Oilers jersey today. 

Thursday, January 13, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-13)

La Connexion Francaise

louche = suspicious
sympa = nice
parvenir = arrive at
remuer = stir
haleter = pant/gasp

Dénombrement en français

Il prendu a jusqu'a le milieu de cet livre obtenir a le coeur de le histoire.


Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

The day started off in a way that seemed unrecoverable and yet I still got the base amount of items on my list done and I hit 15,000 steps. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-12)

 La Connexion Francaise

volière = aviary
colombe = dove
bernache = goose
corbeau = crow
colibri = humming-bird
mouette = sea gull
cigogne = stork

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que je suis tellement fatigué?

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-11)

The Daily Affirmation

My performance review went better than I expected.

I got 15,000 steps again. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-11)

La Connexion Francaise

pouce = inch
demeure = remains
songeur = pensive
fuir = flee
'
Dénombrement en français

J'exige le pilule que est a la maison.

Monday, January 10, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finally got fully enrolled in my audit class.  It starts next Tuesday.

I got 15,000 steps. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-10)

La Connexion Francaise

verrouiller = lock
voûte = vaulted
lutrin = lectern
railleur = mocking
toussoter = cough

Dénombrement en français

Ma tête à un douleur perçante le dans.

Sunday, January 09, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I got 20,000 steps today. 

All three of my NFL choices today won their game.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-09)

La Connexion Francaise

malin = smart
dessus = above
attente = waiting

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas quoi je veux faire pour exercise aujourd'hui.

Saturday, January 08, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-08)

La Connexion Francaise

munir = provide
raboteux = rugged
broussaille = undergrowth
alentours = surroumndings
fendille = crack
paillasson = doormat
assener = assault
entrebailler = ajar
lunette = telescope
blanchir = whiten
bafouiller = stammer
remuer = stir

Dénombrement en français

Ma chienne s'est assis à ma genoux pour au moins dix minutes.

  

Friday, January 07, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-07)

La Connexion Francaise

bouille = face

Dénombrement en français

Soudainement mon tête est exploser.

Thursday, January 06, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-06)

The Daily Affirmation 

I made some killer iced teas today.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-06)

La Connexion Francaise

cadenas = padlock
parages = surroundings
asséner = assassinate
crâne = skull
emparer = grab
chatouiller = tickle

Dénombrement en français

Je deviens trop hâte quand les gens n'ecoute pas.

Wednesday, January 05, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-04)

La Connexion Francaise

joncher = litter
balai = broom
chute = fall
amortir = cushion
extirper = root out

Dénombrement en français

C'est tres froid dehors, meme a midi.

Tuesday, January 04, 2022

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-04)

La Connexion Francaise

éperon = spur
gravir = climb
corvée = chore

Dénombrement en français

Je n'aime pas tout cet neige.  C'est trop pelleter.

 

Monday, January 03, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-03)

The Daily Affirmation

After a lull where it didn't seem I had the motivation to accomplish it, I turned it around and got 15,000 steps. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-03)

La Connexion Francaise

creuser = dig
davantage = waste
accroupir = crouch
rouiller = rust

Dénombrement en français

J'ai peut-etre un idee retirer sulfate.

Sunday, January 02, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

I appear to have won my NFL.com fantasy football championship game by 48 points. 

Act of Caring (2022-01-02)

Act of Caring 

For the first time, in a long time, I fully cleaned my laptop including:

- the keyboard - including the obvious oil that coated the track pad

- the screen - which was annoying from all the smudges and smears in various parts of the display

- the outer case - which much to my dismay was covered in finger prints and scuffs and dirt. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-02)

La Connexion Francaise

pelle = shovel
pencher = lean
gredin = rascal
chenapan = rascal
paroi = wall
effréné = frantic
salissant = messy

Dénombrement en français

Je ai hâte d'aller promener mon chien plus tard ce matin.

Saturday, January 01, 2022

The Daily Affirmation (2022-01-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

Holly rescued me tonight when my car didn't start by digging out the jump starter pack.

Holly made a really great plate of nachos to conclude the day. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-01-01)

La Connexion Francaise

basculer = fall over
retraite = retirement
fructueuse = fruitful
lecher = lick
babine = chops
requin = shark

Dénombrement en français

Je suis heureux que j'ai mis à jour mes dossiers.  

Friday, December 31, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-12-31)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe came down and sat with me while I did my work out this afternoon. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-12-31)

La Connexion Francaise

arpenter = pace
ebouriffer = ruffle
jucher = roost
colocataire = roommate
limier = bloodhound
dénicher = unearth
enfouir = bury
museau = muzzle

Dénombrement en français

Je suis en retard à cet matin.

Thursday, December 30, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-12-30)

The Daily Affirmation 

It was touch and go whether I was going to pull it off, because it was the coldest day of the year (so far - tomorrow sounds like its going to be worse) and my schedule got crunched by a cat who needed affection and then a boss that needed me to come in to work a lot sooner than I had planned.  Nevertheless I completed my main goal for the day which was getting 15,000 steps. 

I was at the Blades game tonight so I went ahead and bought my own Saskatoon Blades blue Pac-Man jersey, since I didn't get one for Christmas.

La Connexion Francaise (2021-12-30)

La Connexion Francaise


Dénombrement en français

Je n'attends pas ce soir avec impatience.

 

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-12-29)

The Daily Affirmation

Dentist trip this morning produced a report of no cavities. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-12-29)

La Connexion Francaise

davantage = further
chiffre = figure
trombe = waterspout
penaud = sheepish
douer = gift
aboyer = bark

Dénombrement en français

J'ai peut-être congelé quelque chose de précieux.


Tuesday, December 28, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-12-28)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got way more than 15,000 steps today.

I had time for 2 hours of gaming tonight. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-12-28)

La Connexion Francaise

bonde = crowded
résorber = reduce
blague = joke
pencher = lean
étaler = spread out
à peine = barely
coude = elbow
boniment = sales pitch
rendement = yield
saisir = grab

Dénombrement en français

Mes fesses est endolori de beaucoup s'asseoir.

Monday, December 27, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-12-27)

The Daily Affirmation

I redeemed my new digital movie this morning. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-12-27)

La Connexion Francaise

gaterie = treat
pelage = coat
apporter = bring
aménagement = arrangement/layout
paysager = landscape
élargir = broaden
gruger = chomp

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de un pelage lourd aujourd'hui quand je vais marcher.

Sunday, December 26, 2021

The Daily Affirmation (2021-12-26)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got 15,000 steps largely on the back of a long walk this afternoon. 

La Connexion Francaise (2021-12-26)

La Connexion Francaise

chandail = sweater
ourlet = hem
nus = maked
lover = coil
faufiler = sneak out
étroit = narrow
montre = show
ébahir = bewilder

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas motivés exercer ce matin.