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.
I thought you might like to know "Back to You" is now available on Kindle Unlimited.
February 10, 2026 at 12:09 PM
I thought you might like to know "Back to You" is now available on Kindle Unlimited.
Another great review for my new novel "If You Knew...". I feel honored. Thank you @samsfireside.bsky.social !
“𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘴? 𝘐𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨?”
Click ⬇️ for my review for If You Knew... by @rplourde.bsky.social
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Click ⬇️ for my review for If You Knew... by @rplourde.bsky.social
samsfireside.blogspot.com/2026/02/my-r...
#ifyouknew #richardplourde #bookreviews #samsfireside
February 5, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Another great review for my new novel "If You Knew...". I feel honored. Thank you @samsfireside.bsky.social !
About my new novel "If You Knew..." 😃
February 4, 2026 at 12:28 PM
About my new novel "If You Knew..." 😃
Ready to go through a fast paced rollercoaster of emotions? It finally available. My new novel is out! 😀 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
January 29, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Ready to go through a fast paced rollercoaster of emotions? It finally available. My new novel is out! 😀 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
My son's music @gabocarina96.bsky.social is heard by millions. #prouddad
THANK YOU for listening to my music and for all the support this year! 🥹🎶 No matter the platform, I just wholeheartedly appreciate you a lot for listening to my work!
Knowing that I was the #1 artist for hundreds of people and millions of listens is such a rewarding feeling.
Thank you!
Knowing that I was the #1 artist for hundreds of people and millions of listens is such a rewarding feeling.
Thank you!
December 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
My son's music @gabocarina96.bsky.social is heard by millions. #prouddad
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.
Reposted by Richard Plourde
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...