Richard Plourde
@rplourde.bsky.social
Husband, Dad and author. Retired optometrist.
Époux, Papa et auteur. Optométriste à la retraite.
Époux, Papa et auteur. Optométriste à la retraite.
Hi, I am looking for 5 people who would like to read my latest novel "If You Knew..." and leave an honest review on Amazon. You would receive a free electronic advance reader copy. Please inbox me if interested. Best wishes! -- Richard
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Hi, I am looking for 5 people who would like to read my latest novel "If You Knew..." and leave an honest review on Amazon. You would receive a free electronic advance reader copy. Please inbox me if interested. Best wishes! -- Richard
Hi! My novel is now available for pre-order on Amazon!
November 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Hi! My novel is now available for pre-order on Amazon!
"Great time to discover this gem!" books2read.com/u/mg5aJK
July 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
"Great time to discover this gem!" books2read.com/u/mg5aJK
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President Trump holds Mexico and Canada responsible for allowing fentanyl to enter the U.S. But last year, less than 1% of the fentanyl arriving in the U.S. came from Canada.
Here's what to know.
Here's what to know.
What to Know About Canada’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis
Responding to threatened tariffs by President Trump, Canada has unveiled a security plan aimed at tackling the trafficking of fentanyl, which is also killing many Canadians.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
President Trump holds Mexico and Canada responsible for allowing fentanyl to enter the U.S. But last year, less than 1% of the fentanyl arriving in the U.S. came from Canada.
Here's what to know.
Here's what to know.
Reposted by Richard Plourde
Reposted by Richard Plourde
If you ever asked yourself how institutions and populations gave in to dictators, and had no inclination to study history, you can now watch the live reality version.
As John Stuart Mill said in 1867: “Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on & do nothing"
As John Stuart Mill said in 1867: “Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on & do nothing"
February 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If you ever asked yourself how institutions and populations gave in to dictators, and had no inclination to study history, you can now watch the live reality version.
As John Stuart Mill said in 1867: “Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on & do nothing"
As John Stuart Mill said in 1867: “Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on & do nothing"
Un bon article pour comprendre l'effet des tarifs dont menacent d'implanter les États-Unis. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/213...
Petit guide pour une guerre commerciale avec les États-Unis
Survol de ce qu'il faut savoir à quelques heures de l'entrée en vigueur des tarifs douaniers qu'a annoncés l'administration de Donald Trump.
ici.radio-canada.ca
February 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Un bon article pour comprendre l'effet des tarifs dont menacent d'implanter les États-Unis. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/213...
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Vous avez un compte Gmail? Méfiez-vous de cette tentative de piratage «très réaliste»
Vous avez un compte Gmail? Méfiez-vous de cette tentative de piratage «très réaliste»
Une nouvelle tentative de piratage crée par l’intelligence artificielle (IA) se propage à travers les comptes Gmail.
www.journaldemontreal.com
January 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Vous avez un compte Gmail? Méfiez-vous de cette tentative de piratage «très réaliste»
The translation of my novel Si tu savais... (If You Knew...) is now in search of an agent to represent it to publishers. I wish it a fruitful journey!
January 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The translation of my novel Si tu savais... (If You Knew...) is now in search of an agent to represent it to publishers. I wish it a fruitful journey!
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This billboard says it all.
January 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This billboard says it all.
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I'm withholding sex from my wife right now but she won't know it for 6 to 8 weeks.
December 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM
I'm withholding sex from my wife right now but she won't know it for 6 to 8 weeks.
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Depuis la mi-décembre, l'application de navigation préférée des conducteurs connaît des ratés. Et Waze avoue maintenant faire un petit peu n'importe quoi en ce moment avec vos trajets. L'équipe technique travaille à identifier l'origine de ce dysfonctionnement.
www.clubic.com/actualite-54...
www.clubic.com/actualite-54...
December 26, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Depuis la mi-décembre, l'application de navigation préférée des conducteurs connaît des ratés. Et Waze avoue maintenant faire un petit peu n'importe quoi en ce moment avec vos trajets. L'équipe technique travaille à identifier l'origine de ce dysfonctionnement.
www.clubic.com/actualite-54...
www.clubic.com/actualite-54...
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than a beautiful melody from Home Alone played by my son @gabocarina96.bsky.social ? #ProudDad
December 19, 2024 at 11:07 AM
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than a beautiful melody from Home Alone played by my son @gabocarina96.bsky.social ? #ProudDad
The translation of my novel "Si tu savais..." (If You Knew...) is complete. I’m currently working on the final revision. I can’t wait to present it to agents and publishers. I believe this beautiful story has aged well.
December 10, 2024 at 10:09 AM
The translation of my novel "Si tu savais..." (If You Knew...) is complete. I’m currently working on the final revision. I can’t wait to present it to agents and publishers. I believe this beautiful story has aged well.
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Plus de lecteurs, moins de haine : pourquoi les journalistes arrivent sur Bluesky
www.nbcnews.com/tech/rcna181...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/rcna181...
December 1, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Plus de lecteurs, moins de haine : pourquoi les journalistes arrivent sur Bluesky
www.nbcnews.com/tech/rcna181...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/rcna181...
Just wondering how many of you have deleted their X account since joining Bluesky...
November 30, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Just wondering how many of you have deleted their X account since joining Bluesky...
“If you knew that the child you will one day conceive will become sick, suffer terribly and risk dying, would you still choose to bring him into the world?” My first novel has just been translated to English. It’s beta reader time. Anyone up to it? DM me.
November 15, 2024 at 2:26 AM
“If you knew that the child you will one day conceive will become sick, suffer terribly and risk dying, would you still choose to bring him into the world?” My first novel has just been translated to English. It’s beta reader time. Anyone up to it? DM me.
I am working on my query letter for my new novel. It’s not my strong suit… Does anyone use professional help for this? Any recommandations? Tnx! #writingcommunity #writer
October 24, 2024 at 2:26 PM
I am working on my query letter for my new novel. It’s not my strong suit… Does anyone use professional help for this? Any recommandations? Tnx! #writingcommunity #writer
"I wish I could read this book for the first time over and over again." = The best review I have ever received as an author! Thank you onreviewbysara. #backtoyou www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ8MNF3V
July 1, 2024 at 1:15 PM
"I wish I could read this book for the first time over and over again." = The best review I have ever received as an author! Thank you onreviewbysara. #backtoyou www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ8MNF3V