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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I'm always happy to read to whoever wants to listen! 😃 I had fun today at Indigo Pointe-Claire. Thanks so much to store leadership for the invitation and to Chris and Sam for their help. #storevisit #rhyming #readaloud #books #newwords #phonics

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Are you ready for a rush of rhyming? As part of a special event, I'll be reading my rhyming, read aloud, picture books Saturday October 3rd at Indigo Pointe-Claire. I have two readings scheduled; one at 11 a.m. and another at 12 p.m. Everyone's invited! 😊 #rhyming #readaloud #books #newwords

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I just finished reading this novel by P.D. James and I have started the next book in the series. ##murdermystery #reading #kindle #pdjames

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Check out the right-hand side of that bottom shelf - upstairs in the children's section at Indigo Place Montréal Trust, you'll find my new rhyming, read aloud picture book, "Trey the Jay". #books #downtown #montreal #rhyming #readaloud

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Trey is perched somewhere inside Indigo Pointe-Claire, where I will be doing readings next week! Deets to come! #rhyming #readaloud #books #newwords #phonics

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Going through stuff. Listeners will recognize a slew of names from this list and, if you know his secret identity, you know which pin TooTall got. 😀 #chomfm #radio #montreal #broadcasting

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We finished watching the new season of Reacher and then decided to take a run at the spinoff, Neagley. Somewhere along the way, we decided her character lacked likability, but we stuck it out. #Reacher #Prime #Neagley #ActionAdventureSeries

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I appeared on the Andrew Carter show on CJAD 800 on Monday to talk about my latest rhyming, read aloud, picture book. #rhyming #readaloud #books #radio #interview #CJAD

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I had a nice time visiting Indigo Place Montréal Trust on Sunday afternoon and chatting with Nadine, Ora, Nadia, Kelsey, Mark, Anthony, Agathe, Ciera, Roxy and others. Thanks for all the support! #rhyming #readaloud #books #storevisit

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Went to Vergers Lacroix in St-Joseph-du-lac Saturday. We got a bag of Honeycrisp and a bag of mixed apples. I had great fun as a reporter doing several television segments there. I even made apple pie in their kitchen! #apples #appleseason

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I'm at Indigo Place Montréal Trust this afternoon (Sept 20) from 12-3. Stop by - say "hi"! #storevisit #downtown #rhyming #readaloud #books

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

You can find all ten of my rhyming, read aloud, picture books, including "Trey the Jay", at Librairie Clio. They are also available across Canada through librairieclio.ca #rhyming #readaloud #reading #newwords #phonics

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

During my 17 year stint at CHOM 97 7, I played 2nd base every year there was a softball team. Sponsors like Pepsi, Orangina and Labatt gave us complete uniforms. Great summer memories! #montreal #radio #chomfm #softball #summerfun

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We just finished watching this limited series. It was dark, but good. #harlancoben #prime

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Are you downtown on Sunday? So am I! Come say "hi". I'll be at Indigo Place Montréal Trust from noon until 3. #rhyming #ReadAloud #books #reading #newwords #phonics

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

CAUTION: Rant directly ahead. I call this series of podcasts RixFrix. #cellphoneetiquette #courtesymatters #theworldismyphonebooth #cellphones #rixfrix podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/r...

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thank you so much to the Indigo Pointe-Claire leadership for the invitation to their store Sunday September 13th. I had a nice time meeting customers and other authors! #storevisit #rhyming #readaloud #books

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I will be at Indigo Pointe-Claire this afternoon (Sept 13) from 2 until 4. I hope you'll stop by! 😀 #rhyming #readaloud #books #storevisit

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Happy #PositiveThinkingDay! Here is my new book, all about keeping your outlook positive. With illustrations by Joanie Bertrand, it's available right now at Librairie Clio in Pointe-Claire and across Canada through librairieclio.ca. I hope you'll check it out! #rhyming #readaloud #books #newwords

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I had a nice time at Indigo Laval Saturday. Thank you to all the customers who stopped by the table to say "hi", including Chantal, who very kindly bought one of each of my books right there on the spot! 😀 #rhyming #readaloud #books #storevisit

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I'm at Indigo Laval today from 11 to 1. Swing by, say "hi"! #rhyming #readaloud #books #storevisit

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Come say "hi"! I will be at Indigo Laval on Saturday from 11 to 1 and then at Indigo Pointe-Claire on Sunday from 2 to 4. I hope one of those times fits into your schedule! I always look forward to #storevisits. #rhyming #readaloud #reading #phonics

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Susan bailed halfway through Season 4, but I watched all 60 episodes over five seasons and enjoyed the show. I asked Susan to Shazam a song on the show, which is how I discovered "Eminence Front" by The Who. #Netflix #ArtificialIntelligence #ActionDrama #PersonOfInterest

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

My new book will be available at Librairie Clio in Plaza Pointe-Claire on September 13th, #positivethinkingday. Like all of my rhyming, read aloud, picture books, it's filled with new words for learning readers of all ages! #rhyming #readaloud #newwords #phonics

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We just watched this limited series. It's grim, but good. #Netflix #harlencoben

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

What song ends with a burp - and which one starts with a cough? See if you can get 14/14. #RixPix #music #information #podcast www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6wF...

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ideas anyone? Has someone stumbled upon a magic fix for this crab grass that's taken over much of our backyard? We don’t want to use pet-harmful chemicals or yank out 1,963,217 blades of grass by hand! Thankfully, it starts fading away at this time of year. #crabgrass #backyard #gonesideways

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Stoked! At the printer's place, picking up my new book. I've always had such speedy and attentive service at Jgraphx. The new book will be available at Librairie Clio beginning September 13th, which is #PositiveThinkingDay. #jgraphx #nostress #hellagood #offthecharts #rhymingbooks #readaloud

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Ten years ago today, August 28, 2016, I was stuck in an elevator while going in to do the weekend morning news shift at @cjad800.bsky.social. Thankfully, Sean Coleman called Montreal firefighters who got me out after one hour. #montreal #firefighters #weekend #gadzooks

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I'm not sure I'm a fan. Just finished a second P.D. James novel and started a third. I wasn't sure how to describe her writing style. The internet says her style is formal, elegant and is often described as upper-crust British. #detective #mystery #kindle

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

You'll find my rhyming, read aloud, picture book series right by the cash at Librairie Clio in Plaza Pointe-Claire. My new book will be available there on September 13th, Positive Thinking Day! #rhyming #readaloud #reading #newwords #phonics

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Never fails. While everyone else sits quietly, some ignorant lout is talking loudly on their phone. No one wants to listen to you, so have some consideration and shut the hell up. #Zipit #theworldismyphonebooth #noisepollution

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I stood on the back deck, videotaping an approaching storm and added music from Ensemble Caprice. #nature #summerstorm #AgnusDei #EnsembleCaprice www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8WY...

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This show was far too creepy, gruesome and goth for me, but the series, though dubbed, is well produced. We stuck with it, Susan, quite content, and me, hiding under a blanket. #DetectiveHole #Netflix

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I vaguely remember watching a television show called "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir", so when I saw a movie with the same title on Turner Classic Movies: TCM, I recorded it and watched it. I enjoyed the 1947 film a lot, even if the end made me misty-eyed. #TCM

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Available at Indigo Pointe-Claire, Indigo Laval, Singing Pebble Books, Librairie Clio, Babar Books, Indigo Place Montreal Trust and anywhere in Canada through librairieclio.ca. #rhyming #readaloud #newwords #phonics #clarethebear

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The wires kept disappearing on me. Susan told me to frequently "rev the whipper snipper like a souped up car" and it wouldn't come unthreaded. She was right about assembling our tent and, I hate to say it, but she was right about this, too! #donedeal #props

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Meet the star of my new book, scheduled for release one month from today on September 13th, Positive Thinking Day! It will once again feature the rich illustrations of Joanie Bertrand. #rhymingbooks #readaloud #positivethinking #NewWords #phonics

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Pray tell, what the heck am I supposed to do with this now? Tkachuk it? #GoSensGo #lunchbagletdown #fuddleduddle

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A snack for work. Cool to be able to collect tomatoes from our window boxes! #backyard #minigarden #bazinga

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Can you identify all - or any - of these? Things you hear before, during, or after songs. Let me know how you do! #music #information #littlequiz www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6wF...

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Available at Librairie Clio, Indigo Pointe-Claire, Indigo Laval, Babar Books, Singing Pebble Books and anywhere in Canada through librairieclio.ca. #rhymingbooks #readaloud #phonics

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A lot of people want it flattened, but every time I see the #BigO, I am astounded by its immensity and originality. A few days ago, Quebec officially declared Montreal Olympic Park a #historic site and the 1976 Olympic Games, the first to be held in Canada, a historic event. I cannot disagree.

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I just finished my first PD James novel. While watching Jeopardy, there was a question about a Baroness who wrote mystery books. While I had never heard of the author, it turns out my wife had read her stories. #pdjames #Jeopardy #mysterybooks #kindle

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The traditional gift for a 5th wedding anniversary is wood; for a 20th, it's china. For our 32nd last week, we decided it would be doodle fur, since one of our doodles was due for a grooming. We did a pretty good job and then went out for an anniversary meal on the weekend. #howweroll #labradoodle

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Type my name on YouTube and you'll find interviews I did while hosting a morning show, original songs, covers, national anthems, original rhyming stories, some Winnie the Pooh, demos of my time as a morning show reporter and as a morning show host. #youtubechannel #timeflies

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Richard Dagenais @dagenator.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Hey @cdpqinfra.bsky.social why don't you do @remgrandmtl.bsky.social riders a solid and give them a free month to acknowledge all the slowdowns, breakdowns and shutdowns? You should also end your night service a half hour earlier and start it at 5 a.m. #publictransit #ownit

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