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Tuesday 4 April 2017
Pat will find peace at last.......
I just learned that an old girlfriend of mine died. She had a very difficult last few years. I know she's in heaven resting in Peace. Loving peace at last...Good Bye my friend....:(
Shame on St.Thomas University to get rid of John Muise!!!!
I first learned about this sad news a few weeks ago. I noticed MANY PEOPLE are upset that St.Thomas University let this fine honest gentleman hit the street!!! I feel VERY bad from John's family...:(
Here's a story from a supporter of John Muise!!
A Letter to Save John Muise
Posted on March 15, 2017
by Nick C. Piers
dsc_0312-cmykOne of my best friends recently told me that John Muise – long-time instructor at St. Thomas University – is not returning to teach next year. St. Thomas University is not renewing his contract. For me, and for everything John has done for me, this is absolutely heartbreaking. I firmly believe that STU is making a mistake.
I just finished writing a long letter to them. In the hopes of reaching more people, I’m posting the letter here, as well. Plus, it serves to show just how much of a major influence John has been on my writing.
Dear St. Thomas University,
It recently came to my attention that St. Thomas University is not renewing their contract with English instructor John Muise. As a former St. Thomas student, I’m writing in the hopes that those involved in the process rethink their decision.
After all, if it wasn’t for John Muise, I wouldn’t be a published writer. Let me explain.
If you look at my records, I first attended St. Thomas University in 1997. I only lasted a year as I brought all my bad high school habits with me. My attendance was shoddy, I barely paid attention, and as a result, my grades suffered. When I returned in 2003 and wanted to be there, I became a keener at the front of the class. My marks went from Cs and Ds to Bs and As, a rarity in my academic life.
It was during this return that I first encountered John Muise. He taught my ENG1006 class. At first, I didn’t know what to think of this guy. Here’s this kooky, rambling hippie who bikes to school every single day of the year (even in winter!). His wife comes with him to be basically his teacher’s assistant. He tells stories about how he doesn’t own a TV, hates using computers, or that he actually liked not having hot water in his home for a while.
“What’s a weirdo like this teaching English?” I asked myself. “With all these soapbox rants, he must love the sound of his own voice. Why does he show so many clips from movies? What does Fight Club, Annie Hall, My Dinner with Andre, Cool Hand Luke, or the frigging Matrix have to do with Hamlet or Frankenstein!? Why isn’t he living off the land like some glorified Henry David Thoreau, one of his literary heroes?”
As I attended John’s classes, listening to him quote Thoreau, J. D. Salinger, Chuck Palahniuk, or Ken Kesey, I started seeing John’s brilliance. Here’s a guy who uses pop culture in order to connect similar ideas with classic literature. Here’s a guy who, inspired by his favourite rebellious writers, sees society in a different way. He sees consumerism has overtaken our world. He sees the unnecessary waste it creates. He sees people unwilling to be themselves, putting on fronts in order to please others. He frowns on society’s obsession with beauty and aesthetics. He worships the outliers; the outside-the-box thinkers; the unconformers to society’s sometimes silly rules. As Thoreau said in Walden: “Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.”
John Muise became not just my own writing muse; he became an inspiration for how to lead my own life. I became less afraid of being myself. Even today, I still feel like an outlier compared to other people.
Then he gave me the greatest gift no other instructor has: creative freedom. See, while John stuck to “the rules” and handed out essay topics, he also left the door open for other projects. He openly suggested coming up with our own topics (checking with him first, of course). He even suggested thinking outside the box and doing something other than an essay: a presentation, a short film, a short story. He admitted doing this to break up the monotony of reading essay after essay after essay.
I’ll fully admit that my first attempt at my own topic was silly. Being a huge comic book nerd, I wrote an essay comparing Hamlet with Spider-Man. It wasn’t very good and I was marked accordingly (I think a B-, maybe a C). But just the fact that I was allowed to do that was amazing to me!
Later assignments, though, is where my creativity really took off. For Fight Club, I wrote a short story from the point of view of Raymond K. Hessel, the convenience store clerk held at gunpoint by Tyler Durden. Looking back, it’s glorified fan fiction. But John loved it and marked it with an A or A+.
My crowning achievement, though, was my Frankenstein presentation. Thanks to John, Frankenstein became one of my favourite literary works. Inspired by it, I did a monologue in front of the class. I played the monster as if he continued to live until today. Heh, in retrospect, I just soapboxed my own frustrations with the world. I guess John inspired me to rant just like him, too. But John (and the rest of the class) praised it so highly that he invited me to “perform” for his ENG2006 class.
My final assignment, while nowhere nearly as praised, was the real kick-off to my writing career. Inspired by all I’d written and heard in John’s course, I wrote a short novella set in a superhero world. It starred a character called The Farmer, an ex-super villain whose penance was toiling on an isolated farm for the rest of his life. I didn’t know it at the time, but that story was the tiny snowball at the top of the hill. After taking John’s course, I wrote a follow-up novella that introduced a side character: The Armadillo, later named Dilbert Pinkerton. Dill became the star of my own series of pulp-styled adventures. I now have two books in the series published: The City of Smoke & Mirrors and The Dame was a Tad Polish.
If it wasn’t for Dill, I wouldn’t be a published author.
If it wasn’t for that second novella, I wouldn’t have Dill.
If it wasn’t for The Farmer, I wouldn’t have that second novella.
If it wasn’t for John Muise, I wouldn’t have had The Farmer.
In other words, if it wasn’t for John Muise, I wouldn’t have fulfilled one of my greatest dreams. I’ve been writing since the summer after Grade 2, when I wrote short stories in crayon about Gizmo from the movie Gremlins. I’ve met teachers along the way who inspired me, who pushed my creativity, who offered just the right amount of criticism. I can think of less than half a dozen people in my life who filled that role. John Muise is unquestionably one of my greatest influencers, which is why I dedicated my first novel to him, along with those other influencers.
I became not only a better writer, but a better person because of John Muise. He helped me become one of those outside-the-box thinkers. Hell, I don’t think there’s a box that fits me anymore and I’m grateful to John for that.
Going to university is all about opening your mind to new ideas. University is meant to challenge what and how you think. The very idea of St. Thomas University as a Liberal Arts school is, as the website states, “explore controversial and competing ideas in ways that demand informed, careful, and considered judgement.”
Is John Muise controversial? Absolutely. What other instructor brings a blow-up doll while teaching Charles Bukowski’s Love for 17.50? But you can’t open your mind fully if you’re not willing to experience and consider controversial opinions, even if you don’t agree with them.
As much as a kooky, rambling, controversial, rebellious, winter-cycling madman John Muise is, he is the very definition of everything that St. Thomas University stands for. John Muise personifies St. Thomas University. John has taught at St. Thomas for seventeen years. I can’t imagine a St. Thomas University without him and I truly hope I don’t have to. I implore you to reconsider your decision and let John continue to be the kooky, rambling, controversial, rebellious, winter-cycling madman for at least another seventeen years.
“He Who Marches Out Of Step Hears Another Drum.” – Ken Kesey, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
With every ounce of hope to John,
Nick Piers
P.S.: Even if you don’t rehire John, please give him a copy of this letter. He means the world for me. I’ve heard he’s been understandably distraught by this decision, so I hope this at least shows what wonderful influence he’s been on me.
Monday 3 April 2017
Sunday 2 April 2017
Anonymous Tip Tells Grime Poppers Blogger is Armed and Dangerous
by André Faust (April 1, 2017)
Hot of the press, the Blogger has been disintegrated by a new phaser rifle that was purchased by the city of Phredericton. Mayor Spikey said the 1,000,000 was worth spending because it is the latest technology that is 10,000 years ahead of it's time. Police Chief Sphich had made a request saying that it is a must tool to keep the citizens of Phredericton safe.
Last night they had their chance to use the new toy when an anonymous caller Grime Poppers and told them that the Blogger was armed and dangerous. Using that tip Phredericton Police, in a military style of attack raided the blogger’s residence and vaporised him without question with their latest phaser rifle.
It was later revealed that there was no truth to the allegation about the Blogger being armed and dangerous. When Chief Sphich was asked about it. She said that “it was just a clerical error from Grime Poppers, it's unfortunate but accidents do happen. We have to move on and turn a new page.”
It was later revealed that there was no truth to the allegation about the Blogger being armed and dangerous. When Chief Sphich was asked about it. She said that “it was just a clerical error from Grime Poppers, it's unfortunate but accidents do happen. We have to move on and turn a new page.”
The Left Eye
Saturday 1 April 2017
Blogger received a cheque of $7,500.00 from the Canada Council!!!!
A couple of years ago, a friend of mine told me I should apply for a grant to help me write a book about my life.
I thought that was a good idea but how could I do that? I have no experience filling out applications unless it was for a labour job at the shipyard.
I laughed at that. Moi? Write a book?
Moi, I can hardly spell (so say many of my readers). But I was surprised, some people of my blog agreed that I should put together a collection of my best pictures from my blog.
I don't think that my pictures are that great, but people keep telling me that they should be all together in one place in an fancy art gallery where everybody can see them and they can come for a free glass of wine or beer and some cheeze.
Many people in my pictures might not like it (especially the politicians) but when I started to think about it, I do have a lot of photos (over 100,000) and some of them are pretty good.
Especially the ones where I put words in the mouths of the politicians in bubbles (balloons?) over their heads. I love doing that. These are my best and the readers love it. I don't know a damn thing about graphic design, they look terrible, but they're funny as hell. Even I have to laugh sometimes.
These are great pictures and I have many more. It's going to take months to gather all the best pics. This is the reason I need money.
So I decided to apply for a grant with the Canada Council under the Spoken Word and Storytelling Program section to see how far I could get.
I wondered if they would take me seriously?
A couple of my friends who knows how to spell properly (LOL) put together applications / proposals helped me to apply. I couldn't believe how hard it was to get together all the information to be accepted, but we managed for the deadline.
I have a lot of newspaper articles about my arrest, my protest at the Legislature, my many letters to the editor, my bicycle trip and etc. etc.
We did a proposal and I had to put together a resume just to make sure they knew who I was and that I wasn't fooling around I included a video of my arrest in Saint John . Click here to see the video.
To my amazement, my application for funding to the Canada Council was accepted!!!
I'm going to get some money to put my picture in frames on a wall in an art gallery, especially the ones of the politicians.The judges loved that apparently.
Here's the letter I received yesterday!!
Dear Mr.LeBlanc,
"On behalf of the Canada Council we are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted for a $15,000.00 grant under the Spoken Word and Storytelling Program.
Attached you will find a cheque in the amount of $7,500.00 which represents the first installment of your grant. Your case worker will be in contact with you shortly to discuss the details of the program.
For further information on who has received grants from the Canada Council, please go the following website:
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/recipients/ol127245536828281250.htm
We trust that this is in order and hope to hear from you soon. Congratulations on your successful application to the Canada Council.
Gerard Mentrie
Director, Canada Council"
My photo exhibit will be go public on New Brunswick Day at the Lieutenant Governor Old Government House.
I might ask the Lieutenant Governor for a few of his pictures to be add to my pictures.
Sure is nice to collect that huge amount of money and still be able to collect my social assistance monthly cheque!!!
I'll get my monthly cheque today plus with the $7,500.00 as a grant? Party time this weekend!!!!
Because of the Grant system? I'm still able to collect my check and don't have to pay them back!!!
Beautiful!! Life is great again!!!!
Since I'm on a roll? I'm also going to apply for for a Grant to attend the Acadian Congres Mondial which will be held this summer.
All the French artists get funding to go there and do their gig.
Why not have the biggest Blogger and Bullshiter at this event?
I'm going to apply for a grant of $10,000 for I can set up a live Blog from the Congres. I was there in 1994 so why not this year?
Of course, I'm on Social Assistance so therefore I need money to attend this event.
I would be setting my blog at the LeBlanc Family Reunion. What a way to promote the Congres with my Blog right from the Acadian area!!!
You readers will see first hand of what is going on at the Congress. Yeah...I'm certain I'll get the $10,000 because I already received $15,000 for my pictures.
Anybody who wants to support my application should phone at
By phone -
(506) 453-2527
By Fax -
Fax: (506) 453-7154
Merci!!
I thought that was a good idea but how could I do that? I have no experience filling out applications unless it was for a labour job at the shipyard.
I laughed at that. Moi? Write a book?
Moi, I can hardly spell (so say many of my readers). But I was surprised, some people of my blog agreed that I should put together a collection of my best pictures from my blog.
I don't think that my pictures are that great, but people keep telling me that they should be all together in one place in an fancy art gallery where everybody can see them and they can come for a free glass of wine or beer and some cheeze.
Many people in my pictures might not like it (especially the politicians) but when I started to think about it, I do have a lot of photos (over 100,000) and some of them are pretty good.
Especially the ones where I put words in the mouths of the politicians in bubbles (balloons?) over their heads. I love doing that. These are my best and the readers love it. I don't know a damn thing about graphic design, they look terrible, but they're funny as hell. Even I have to laugh sometimes.
These are great pictures and I have many more. It's going to take months to gather all the best pics. This is the reason I need money.
So I decided to apply for a grant with the Canada Council under the Spoken Word and Storytelling Program section to see how far I could get.
I wondered if they would take me seriously?
A couple of my friends who knows how to spell properly (LOL) put together applications / proposals helped me to apply. I couldn't believe how hard it was to get together all the information to be accepted, but we managed for the deadline.
I have a lot of newspaper articles about my arrest, my protest at the Legislature, my many letters to the editor, my bicycle trip and etc. etc.
We did a proposal and I had to put together a resume just to make sure they knew who I was and that I wasn't fooling around I included a video of my arrest in Saint John . Click here to see the video.
To my amazement, my application for funding to the Canada Council was accepted!!!
I'm going to get some money to put my picture in frames on a wall in an art gallery, especially the ones of the politicians.The judges loved that apparently.
Here's the letter I received yesterday!!
Dear Mr.LeBlanc,
"On behalf of the Canada Council we are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted for a $15,000.00 grant under the Spoken Word and Storytelling Program.
Attached you will find a cheque in the amount of $7,500.00 which represents the first installment of your grant. Your case worker will be in contact with you shortly to discuss the details of the program.
For further information on who has received grants from the Canada Council, please go the following website:
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/recipients/ol127245536828281250.htm
We trust that this is in order and hope to hear from you soon. Congratulations on your successful application to the Canada Council.
Gerard Mentrie
Director, Canada Council"
My photo exhibit will be go public on New Brunswick Day at the Lieutenant Governor Old Government House.
I might ask the Lieutenant Governor for a few of his pictures to be add to my pictures.
Sure is nice to collect that huge amount of money and still be able to collect my social assistance monthly cheque!!!
I'll get my monthly cheque today plus with the $7,500.00 as a grant? Party time this weekend!!!!
Because of the Grant system? I'm still able to collect my check and don't have to pay them back!!!
Beautiful!! Life is great again!!!!
Since I'm on a roll? I'm also going to apply for for a Grant to attend the Acadian Congres Mondial which will be held this summer.
All the French artists get funding to go there and do their gig.
Why not have the biggest Blogger and Bullshiter at this event?
I'm going to apply for a grant of $10,000 for I can set up a live Blog from the Congres. I was there in 1994 so why not this year?
Of course, I'm on Social Assistance so therefore I need money to attend this event.
I would be setting my blog at the LeBlanc Family Reunion. What a way to promote the Congres with my Blog right from the Acadian area!!!
You readers will see first hand of what is going on at the Congress. Yeah...I'm certain I'll get the $10,000 because I already received $15,000 for my pictures.
Anybody who wants to support my application should phone at
By phone -
(506) 453-2527
By Fax -
Fax: (506) 453-7154
Merci!!
Friday 31 March 2017
Thursday 30 March 2017
Wednesday 29 March 2017
When Child Protection Agencies Becomes the Instrument of Abuse
By André Faust (Mar 29, 2017)
When we think of child protection, Children’s aid, child social services we tend to think that they are there to protect children, and probably most of the time they do. Unless it is something major where these agencies messed up the public will never hear of it. These agencies hide their “F#@k ups” behind the firewall called privacy and privilege information that protects them from any public scrutiny.
How many foster kids eventually end up as commodities on the human traffic market? According to a 2015 report by Child Welfare Information Gateway;
For rest of story click here
Mike Bravener Live!!!
https://www.facebook.com/mike.bravener/videos/vb.855855424/10158408802425425/?type=2&theater¬if_t=live_video¬if_id=1490828446688503
Tuesday 28 March 2017
Steve Murphy is asking for your help!!!!
Hello again. I hope you’re well.
This is the one and only time of year when I ask friends, associates and viewers to consider supporting a cause I personally believe in, both as a parent and as a broadcaster. Canada's Kids Hel Phopne is always there for our young people, helping them deal with some of the biggest challenges and issues in their young lives. It's a place for answers, not judgments; a safe place where a young person can talk openly and privately about the cruelty of bullying, the loneliness of depression or the pressure to succeed, compete or conform.
Kids Help Phone offers free, professional counselling, information and resources to kids when and how they need them.
If you believe in the value of this service, as I do, please consider making a donation using VISA, MasterCard or American Express. An electronic tax receipt is e-mailed within a day. Here’s the secure link. https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=3748959&langPref=en-CA
The Walk is coming up the first week of May.
A special thanks to all who have supported Kids Help Phone in the past.
Sincerely,
Steve Murphy
MICHEL VIENNEAU FAMILY WILL GET SOME ANSWERS THIS MORNING!!!!
AU SUJET DE LA RÉPONSE POUR LE PROCÈS DIRECTE. J'ai fait un contact aujourd'hui afin d'avoir la réponse pour le procès directe. On a pas pu me mettre en contact avec personne aujourd'hui. On m'a dit qu'on me contactera demain. Je tiens à mentionner que j'ai également demandé une enquête du Coroner au Ministre de la justice Denis Landry mais je n'ai pas encore eu de réponse. J'ai aussi écrit au Président provincial et national d'échec au crime au mois de novembre 2016 afin d'avoir le nom du dénonciateur. Je ne lâcherai jamais pour que la justice soit rendu à ma famille. JE VEUX QUE LE NOM DU DÉNONCIATEUR D'ÉCHEC AU CRIME SOIT DÉVOILÉ PUBLIQUEMENT.
ABOUT THE RESPONSE TO THE DIRECT TRIAL. I made a contact today to have the answer for the direct trial. We could not get in touch with anyone today. I've been told they'll contact me tomorrow. I would like to mention that I have also requested an investigation from the Coroner at the Minister of Justice Denis Landry but I have not yet received an answer. I also wrote to the Provincial and National President of Crime Stoppers in November 2016 to have the name of the tipster of Crime Stopper. I will never let go for justice for my family. I WANT THAT THE NAME OF THE TIPSTER OF CRIME TO BE MADE PUBLIC.
Monday 27 March 2017
Kelly Lamrock to join New Brunswick P.C. Party!!!!
Why would Blaine Higgs want to commit political suicide by accepting this goof ball????
CBC Journalist Jacques Poitras hits the National Observer!!!
http://www.nationalobserver.com/2017/03/24/news/are-irvings-trying-censor-cbc-reporter-jacques-poitras
Sunday 26 March 2017
Idiot Fredericton Mayor Mike O'Brien remove funding for snow removal at Carleton Park!!!!
Every winter the most beautiful relaxing spot in the City was always cleaned up but what do you expect when you have an idiot as a Mayor????
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