Friday, July 04, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-07-04)

The Daily Affirmation

We finished a season of a TV show this evening. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-07-04)

La Connexion Francaise

dessous = underneath
calomnier = slander
piste = track
empetrer = entangle
panier = basket
étrécir = shrink
gaspillage = waste

Dénombrement en française

Est-ce que je devrais répondre cet questione sans demander plus réponses?

Thursday, July 03, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-07-03)

The Daily Affirmation

Through perseverance and a little help. I was able to solve my dashboard problem this afternoon.

I finished a section of God Of War: Ragnarok this evening and have started a new adventure with Atreus in the same game. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-07-03)

La Connexion Francaise

cercueil = coffin
flingue = gun
usine = factory
gâchette = trigger
grimper = climb
tache de rousseur = freckle
tir = shot

Dénombrement en française

Je suis bloque dans ma tentative faire un graph de rejet de sel.

Wednesday, July 02, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-07-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I got four uninterrupted hours to myself this afternoon to work on my HydraCoRe data mining project. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-07-02)

La Connexion Francaise

navire = ship
décharger = unload
déménagement = moving
béton = concrete
chanceler = stagger
paresseuse = lazy
devisager = stare

Dénombrement en française

Je ne sais pas quel faire de mon mal de tete.  Ce n'est pas un migraine.  Je pense que c'est parce que mes sinus.

 

Tuesday, July 01, 2025

La Connexion Francaise (2025-07-01)

La Connexion Francaise

trouille = funk
sciemment = knowingly
ennuis = trouble

Dénombrement en française

Je pense que je suis s'améliorer.  Je n'ai pas souffler du nez encore. 

Monday, June 30, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my 15,000 steps, 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-30)

La Connexion Francaise

arracher = tear out
par-dessus = over
ralentir = slow down
eloigner = move away
écouler = flow
quoique = though

Dénombrement en française

J'en ai complètement marre de ce rhume.  C'est enervant.

Sunday, June 29, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in almost three hours of gaming tonight. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-29)

La Connexion Francaise

quiconque = anyone
dévisager = stare
demain = tomorrow
démonter = disassemble
enchérir = bid

Dénombrement en française

Je ne suis pas mieux ce matin.  Je suis bourré et j'ai besoin de le Otrivin. 

Saturday, June 28, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-28)

The Daily Affirmation

The Riders won, to stay undefeated. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-28)

La Connexion Francaise

visèr = aim
emparer = seize
onirique = dream-like
redresser = sort out
menotte = handcuff
cerner = identify

Dénombrement en française

Le coin de ma livre est a courbé mauvaisement. 

Friday, June 27, 2025

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-27)

La Connexion Francaise

frotter = rub
n'importe quoi = anything
trahir = betray
prise = socket
méduse = jellyfish
témoin = witness
tressage = braiding

Dénombrement en française

Cette douleur pourrait disparaître.

Thursday, June 26, 2025

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-26)

La Connexion Francaise

au-dela = beyond
tranchante =sharp
vieil = old
enfoire = bastard
encolure = neck
debrouiller = sort things out

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de sentir mieux.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-25)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in 2 hours of gaming. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-25)

La Connexion Francaise

emmener = take away
rocailleuse = rocky
dechiffrer = decipher
devisager = stare
virer = turn
braises = embers
ecumer = skim

Dénombrement en française

Ma matin etait seulement en partie réussie.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-24)

La Connexion Francaise

ebahir = astonish
éloigner = sneak away

Dénombrement en française

Je déteste que je suis froid.

Monday, June 23, 2025

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-23)

La Connexion Francaise

encenser = praise
diriger = direct

Dénombrement en française

Cet est trop pluire pour nous jouer le football.

Sunday, June 22, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-22)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got in an hour and a half of gaming tonight after a nice steak dinner.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-22)

La Connexion Francaise

pétrisser = knead
malaxer = knead
exiger = require
bouder = pout
faufiler = sneak
foudroyer = strike down
amante = lover
tréfonds = depths

Dénombrement en française

Il y a non balle ce soir.  Le champ est trop mouillé.  

Saturday, June 21, 2025

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-21)

La Connexion Francaise

fendiller = crack
papoter = chat
béton = concrete

Dénombrement en française

Cet pluie va ruiner ma plans.

Friday, June 20, 2025

Thursday, June 19, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I got to play my third day of golf in a row. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-19)

La Connexion Francaise

taniere = lair
ribambelle = swarm
louveteau = wolf cub
duveteuse = fluffy
frétiller = wriggle
au-delà = beyond
buisson = bush
dompter = tame
ramener = bring back
tordre = twist
virer = turn
écrouler = collapse
piège = trap

Dénombrement en française

Cet mal de tête peut énerver.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-18)

The Daily Affirmation 

I played pretty good golf today, getting four pars including one where I chipped in from off the green. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-18)

La Connexion Francaise

mèche = wick
appauvrir = impoverish
agacer = annoy
débile = moron
quasiment = almost
museler = muzzle
pencher = lean
ronger = gnaw

Dénombrement en française

J'ai joué bien golf aujourd'hui sauf pour un trou.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I played my first golf of the week today and got two pars. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-17)

La Connexion Francaise

rengaine = refrain
écouler = flow
vrille = twist
déambuler = wander
plisser = pleat
colocataire = roommate
nuage = cloud
accéder = access
pencher = lean
éloigner = move away
bosser = work

Dénombrement en française

Est-ce que je vais avoir ma 10,000 pas aujourd'hui?

Monday, June 16, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-16)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe gave us a good scare this morning, but a few hours and $500 later, she's lying on the floor a contented dog.  So I consider that a win. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-16)

La Connexion Francaise

bétail = cattle
égorger = slit throats
par la suite = afterwards
perdurer = persist
piste = track
écarter = dismiss
éloigner = move away
avide = greedy

Dénombrement en française

M'ordinateur est être un morceau de merde.

Sunday, June 15, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I finished two good books today.  I was glad to have read both of them. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-15)

La Connexion Francaise

chevet = bedside
débarrasser = rid
godemiché = dildo
rompre = break
hurler = yell
ruisselant = dripping
grimper = climb
aspérités = roughness
radeau = raft
tortiller = wriggle

Dénombrement en française

Nous ne sommes pas ressentir si bon ce matin.  Zoe est fatigue et j'ai un mal d'estomac.

Friday, June 13, 2025

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-13)

La Connexion Francaise

pourrie = rotten
rencard = date
saiser = seize
flèche = arrow
nicher = nest
approfondie = in-depth

Dénombrement en française

Il est censé pleuvoir.

Thursday, June 12, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-12)

The Daily Affirmation 

The Oilers won another Stanley Cup final game in overtime to knot the series at 2.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-12)

La Connexion Francaise

grimper = climb
tenter = attempt
sympa = nice
triturer = crush
manette = controller
poussiere = dust
etaler = spread
rancune = grudge
épargner = save

Dénombrement en française

Pourquoi est-ce que mon langue est blesse?

  

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I won my daily game of NHL 25.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-11)

La Connexion Francaise

méler = mix
sous-entendre = imply
étrécir = shrink
puérile =- childish
luisir = shine
vachement = really
né = born
créneau = niche

Dénombrement en française

Est-ce je suis aller avoir assez temp pour un complet marche?

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-10)

The Daily Affirmation 

I played video games for the first time in five days.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-10)

La Connexion Francaise

taire = be silent
arracher = tear out
travers = across
soigner = cure
dont = of which
gérer = manage
abruti = jerk

Dénombrement en française

Mon tableau de bord n'est pas travaillant.

Monday, June 09, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-09)

The Daily Affirmation

We got some good suggestions for our MBR design from the City of Saskatoon engineers.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-09)

La Connexion Francaise

lugubre = dismal
surplomber = overlook
velouté = velvety
vider = empty

Dénombrement en française

Le médecin n'a pas guéri mon mal de dos.

 

Sunday, June 08, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-08)

The Daily Affirmation

My right earphone has started working again. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-08)

La Connexion Francaise

buriner = chisel
éloigner = move away
reprirer = resume
ternisser = tarnish
gueule = mouth
déchu = fallen
rocailleux = rocky
rôder = prowl
berge = bank
anse = cove
filet = net
fouiller = rummage
sursis = suspended sentence
enverrer = send
souder = weld
chiquenaude = flick

Dénombrement en française

J'ai recherché trop mots aujourd'hui.

Saturday, June 07, 2025

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-07)

La Connexion Francaise

dévisager = stare
emmener = take away
agneau = lamb
merdier = mess
reculer = move back
chouiner = whine
rebrousser = turn back
figer = freeze
créer = create

Dénombrement en française

Nous allons pour un promenade de chien avant il pluit.

Friday, June 06, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-06)

The Daily Affirmation

I got all my reading done this afternoon. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-06)

La Connexion Francaise

haleter = gasp
remuer = stir
mince = thin
ecumer = skim
gemisser = moan

Dénombrement en française

Cet matin a été un gaspillage.

Thursday, June 05, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-05)

The Daily Affirmation

The Riders opened the new CFL season with a win.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-05)

La Connexion Francaise

emballer = pack
esquiver = dodge
rassasier = satiate
pieger = trap
mouche = fly
gemir = moan

Dénombrement en française

Comment est-ce que j'ai manque que j'etait saisir de donnees sur la ligne incorrecte?

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-04)

The Daily Affirmation

The Oilers took game 1 in the Stanley Cup finals. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-04)

La Connexion Francaise

avidite = greed
altesse = highness
parvenir = achieve
buee = fog
embraser = set ablaze
degager = clear
ecouler = flow
enfoire = bastard

Dénombrement en française

Pourquoi est-ce que cette femme est toujours dansent aved les princes de Anfer?

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-03)

The Daily Affirmation

My introductory water quality presentation, despite the minor technical hiccup at the beginning went well, was finished in time, and appeared to be well received. 

I played an excellent game of hockey in NHL 25 tonight and managed a rare game win in that video game.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-03)

La Connexion Francaise

lointain = distant

Dénombrement en française

Je suis accablé par cette migraine.  Il y a tellement douleur.  Je suis indescriptible.

Monday, June 02, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-02)

The Daily Affirmation

Zoe and I went for a nice, long walk after work today. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-02)

La Connexion Francaise

mirer = look at
eloigner = move away
cadron = dial
laiton = brass
onde = wave
deblaterer = rant

Dénombrement en française

J'oublie mirer l'email nous avons reçu a samedi.

Sunday, June 01, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-06-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I got my first home run of the season. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-06-01)

La Connexion Francaise

boudeuse = sulky
dessous = underneath
écarter = dismiss
acculer = corner
fouineuse = nosy
patauger = wade
tout à l'heure = just now
tremper = soak

Dénombrement en française

Ma klavier est presque battre.  Tant de les cles est usé.

Saturday, May 31, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-31)

The Daily Affirmation

I hit a few really good golf shots today and cumulatively we played 8 holes at 9 under par.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-31)

La Connexion Francaise

telle = such
au-dessus = above
boitiller = hobble
toile = cloth
accoucher = give birth
affiner = refine
saupoudrer = sprinkle
faconner = shape
acéré = sharp
quant = as to
entrevoir = glimpse

Dénombrement en française

Est-ce que j'ai besoin de un autre pilule de migraine?

Friday, May 30, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-30)

The Daily Affirmation

My new screen protector went on perfectly.

I got in almost an hour of gaming tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-30)

La Connexion Francaise

reculer = move back
tituber = stagger
fouiller = rummage
exiger = require
grimper = climb
gachis = mess
militer = campaign

Dénombrement en française

Je n'aime pas la météo aujourd'hui.  Cette fumée peut énerver.


Thursday, May 29, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I managed to get some weight lifting in after work. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-29)

La Connexion Francaise

paresseuse = lazy
epaisse = thick
tinter = ring
cotoyer = rub shoulders
dedommager = compensate
frileux = chilly

Dénombrement en française

Est-ce que j'ai accompli quelque chose ce matin?

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-28)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in almost 2 hours of gaming tonight. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-28)

La Connexion Francaise

minable = pathetic
foudroyer = strike down
engueuler = yell at
decaler = shift
mastodonte = mastodon
étrécir = shrink
perron = steps
ardoise = slate
pourriture = rot
barbe = beard
ridees = wrinkled
tachees = stained
emparer = seize

Dénombrement en française

 Ma matin n'etait pas productif.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-27)

The Daily Affirmation 

I finished one of my reports today. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-27)

La Connexion Francaise

tellement = such
habilete = skill
sympa = nice
etreinte = embrace
grandissante = growing
eponger = mop up
pute = whore
tant = so much

Dénombrement en française

Combien de temps dois-je cuisiner ma dîner de côtes de bœuf?

Monday, May 26, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I won my daily game of NHL 25 tonight.  That was the second night in a row of winning 1-0.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-26)

La Connexion Francaise

ainsi = this
redresser = sort out
taire = silent
reprendre = resume
briller = shine
eloigner = move away
marrant = funny
deverser = pour out

Dénombrement en française

Pourquoi est-ce que j'obtiens beaucoup offres apprendre leadership?

Sunday, May 25, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-25)

The Daily Affirmation

We won both of our slo-pitch games of tonight. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-25)

La Connexion Francaise

encaisser = cash in
jouissive = enjoyable
lambeau = shred
tempête = storm

Dénombrement en française

Cet était un long marche de chien. 

Saturday, May 24, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-24)

The Daily Affirmation

We had Dairy Queen Blizzards this evening. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-24)

La Connexion Francaise

attarder = linger
béton = concrete
dédaigneux = disdainful
piste = track

Dénombrement en française

Vingt et quatre degres Celsius est apparemment trop chaud pour chiens.

Friday, May 23, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-223)

The Daily Affirmation

The Oilers made up for last game's mistakes and pulled out a 3-0 shutout win tonight. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-23)

La Connexion Francaise

tituber = stagger
gosier = throat
richissimes = very rich

Dénombrement en française

Pourquoi est-ce que je ressens beaucoup mauvais cet jour?

Thursday, May 22, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I played a great game of NHL 25 tonight.  

It's just a shame it got spoiled by a flukey goal and I lost.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-22)

La Connexion Francaise

nageoire = fin
dessous = underneath
emmener = take away
rivage = shore
tranchantre = sharp
louche = suspicious

Dénombrement en française

J'ai oublie mes bouteilles de gaz.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I stumbled upon a family of geese at lunch today.  A mama, presumably a poppa and some baby goslings.  They allowed me to take an adorable picture of them.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-21)

La Connexion Francaise

en marge = on the sidelines
abruti = jerk
mener = carry out
virer = turn

Dénombrement en française

Je suis avoir de soupe pour dejeuner.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-20)

The Daily Affirmation

A detailed, technical memo that I wrote last Friday, and further elaborated on this morning, was well received today. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-20)

La Connexion Francaise

chelous = weird
reprimer = repress
dortoit = dormitory
miteux = shabby

Dénombrement en française

J'ai besoin de arreter obséder de cet email.

Monday, May 19, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-19)

The Daily Affirmation

We finished Andor: Season 2.  What a great show. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-19)

La Connexion Francaise

clochette =  bell
dejouer = outwit
dégât = damage
fioriture = flourish
miteux = shabby

Dénombrement en française

La pluie est aller changer mon plans.

Sunday, May 18, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-18)

The Daily Affirmation

The Rush won. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-18)

La Connexion Francaise

louve = she-wolf
enfoire = bastard
puisque = since
rencogner = bump into

Dénombrement en française

D'une manière ou d'une autre j'ai répandu à quoi ressemble Coca-Cola sur ma livre.

Saturday, May 17, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I enjoyed the Thunderbolts movie. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-17)

La Connexion Francaise

tant = so much
ramener = bring back
pis = worse
rembourrer = pad
parvenir = achieve

Dénombrement en française

Ma nez est m'énerve.

Friday, May 16, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored 5 goals and actually won a game of NHL 25. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-16)

La Connexion Francaise

carburant = fuel
foudroyer = strike down
coustaud = strong
canaliser = channel

Dénombrement en française

Peuple perd trop temps ecrirant a propos football de fantaisie.

Thursday, May 15, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-15)

The Daily Affirmation

I managed to get a report written today. 

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-15)

La Connexion Francaise

virer = turn
derouler = unroll
attirer = attract
affaler = collapse

Dénombrement en française

Pourquoi est-ce que je n'aime pas massage quand ça aide évidemment.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-14)

La Connexion Francaise

devisager = stare
renfrogner = frown
tenir = hold
dirigeante = leader
demanger = itch

Dénombrement en française

Le matin n'est pas passé le chemin j'aurais choisi.

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-14)

The Daily Affirmation

I followed my morning  plan  with ruthless precision and got a workout and a walk in before driving across the city to my imaging appointment and being a few minutes early. 


The Oilers won the series in overtime!

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-13)

La Connexion Francaise

maudit = cursed
louve = sje-wolf
soumir = submit
reculer = move back
rogne = grumble
charognard = scavenger

Dénombrement en française

J'ai laisse ma distraction avec les lampes solaires se mettre en travers du chemin de ma productivité.

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-13)

The Daily Affirmation

Everything in my morning routine went  according  to the schedule that I want and I was at work 10 minutes before 8, the way I would like to be. 

Monday, May 12, 2025

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-12)

La Connexion Francaise

malaisante = uncomfortable
emballer =  pack
emmener =  taje away
raidir =  stiffen
dont = of which

Dénombrement en française

Jai obtenu beaucoup choses fait aujourd'hui.

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I won an  activity challenge for the month of April among Delco employees.  You  had to get 7,500 steps  or 15-minutes of continuous exercise per day.   I did that on every day in April.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I made several good plays in slo-pitch tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2025-05-10)

La Connexion Francaise

lueur = glow
méchant = wicked
écumer = skim
dessous = underneath
déranger = disturb
hérisser = bristle
déchet = waste
débarrasser = rid
témoin = witness
prévoir = expect
assentiment = consent
rôder = prowl

Dénombrement en française

Je ne peux pas arreter etre bouché dans ma nez.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

The Daily Affirmation (2025-05-10)

The Daily Affirmation

The Rush pulled off an overtime win and consequently I don't have to work tomorrow.