Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-21)

The Daily Affirmation 

I hit one ball very, very well in slo-pitch tonight.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-21)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I buy hockey goaltending equipment?

How do I play to win without obsessing over winning?

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-20)

La Connexion Francaise

balayer = to sweep
oser = to dare
lis = lily

Dénombrement en français

J'ai joué très bien aujourd'hui.

Mon talons ne blesse pas ce soir.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-20)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Should I get an M.Sc.?

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-20)

The Daily Affirmation

Vindication was found when we, as a field of 8, took back our pride by pummelling the opposition that had stacked their team with ringers the week before.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-19)

La Connexion Francaise

ne...rien = nothing
ne...jamais = never
ne...personne = no one/nobody
ne...plus = no more
ne...pas encore = not yet
ne...guère = hardly
aucon(e)...ne = no/none

Dénombrement en français

Si je coure, j'ai mal.


Act of Caring (2014-08-19)

Act of Caring

Further cleaning of soap in the bathroom at work.


The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-19)

The Daily Affirmation

We battled for a tie (with a disappointing shoot-out loss) in Loose Slots co-ed ball hockey tonight.  I had an assist on the tying goal (whether they right it down or not).


Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-19)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day 

Should I buy a bigger mini fridge?

Will that stain come out of my sweater?


Monday, August 18, 2014

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Today I Learned . . . (2014-08-17)

Today I Learned . . .

From the oh-so-authoritive source of Sarah Silverman, I learned that Jesus was 33 when he died.

My DSLR camera won't take pictures while the battery is dead and you have it plugged in to USB.

Act of Caring (2014-08-17)

Act of Caring

I finally made the effort to drive around the city and get the raw parts I need for a couple of home repair projects.

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-17)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Can I wear my new hat at work tomorrow?

Why do I have so many stupid ideas?

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-17)

La Connexion Francaise

tandis que = whereas
bien que / malgré que  = although
ainsi que = as well as
puisque = seeing that
par couer = by heart
avec joie = with joy
bicyclette = bike

Dénombrement en français

J'aime mon nouveau chapeau.


The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I got an LA Angels hat and and Oilers frosty mug with the last of my birthday money.

It took me half an hour but I got the level completion that I wanted in Carnage Racing.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

La Connexion Francaise (2014-08-16)

La Connexion Francaise

ou = or
oú = where
pleuvoir des cordes = raining cats and dogs

Dénombrement en français

Je deviens plus fort.

The Daily Affirmation (2014-08-16)

The Daily Affirmation

It was an ugly, ugly, brutal win but in three weeks no one will remember.  Riders 16-11.

I'm getting stronger!

Blog Question(s) Of The Day (2014-08-16)

Blog Question(s) Of The Day

Would I like straight sugar water?

Friday, August 15, 2014

Today I Learned . . . (2014-08-15)

Today I Learned . . .

Many common, well respected medications for the treatment of mental disorders can lead to birth defects in the babies of women taking medication for mental disorders.

There is something called "floppy baby syndrome" a neurologic condition associated with weak muscles.