Introducing my Down Syndrome Daughter's web album

This is our beautiful Julie, she is currently almost 21 years old and received a Sony DSC-S650 Digital camera for Christmas. We created her own Web Album and since Julie cannot write or read, I did the captions... trying to think the way she does. This will be updated periodically. We are very proud of our dearest Angel. Here is her new webalbum site.

If you are a new parent of a Down Syndrome child and are confused or even if you hurt, please contact us. There are many wonderful things that you may not know about this wonderful unique type of individual. Do talk to other parents to discover an entire universe of bliss... believe me.

Mary... did you know?

Here are 2 videos on the One called the "I am".

Worth your time.

Have a great Season everyone.


Phil

Mary did you know? (video 1) (with permission)
Mary did you know? (video 2)

Merry Christmas everyone - Joyeux Noël à tous

The basis of this Season is that Jesus is the Reason for the Season.
Have a wonderful time with your own, dearest readers.

C'est le temps de Noël et Jésus en est la Passion de Sa Raison.
Passez de beaux moments ensemble, chers lecteurs et lectrices.

Phil

This is the way it works. All you need is free FAITH.

Click on the photo and read the verse. It is crucial to your eternal salvation.

HEROES

I am currently recuperating from a double disability. One of them included my left rib cage being broken in 7 places, left lung punctured, etc... All this happened in Japan. I am trying to find something of interest for my own sanity. Well, I loved LOST but the idiots are postponing the show. Then, I found PRISON BREAK... but again, those idiots decided to postpone their series. Nothing seems to interest me... until I discovered "HEROES". That is still on and that does "distract" me in a positive sense. You should rent the first series and start from the beginning. They are currently in their second season but that is not where I am currently. I have only seen the first of 5 episodes of season one. At any rate, ck it out.

Our last Holloween

This is my family on Holloween night.
Each of us take turns to give candies to the
kids who knock on our door. Don't miss me... I am at the end of the table...

Success...

The Premiere of our 2006 movie was wonderful. Far more people showed up than expected and the night was fabulous!

Thank you to our many friends, patrons and thank you to our amazing Executive Producer and her entourage. This is a nice end to a beautiful production. See the entire photos here:

If you are ever bored in life, make movies!

Invitation to our first Movie Premiere

In 2006, we created a Short Comedy (Parody) called Bollywood North. You are all welcome to attend to our Premiere.

The Producers, Philippe Paquette and Tiffani Murray are inviting you to our movie "Premiere" on Sunday, November 25 at 8:00pm.

Event: Premiere
"Plasma Films' short film Bollywood North" (Comedy/Parody) Short, 18 minutes.

What: Cocktail Party
Host: Plasma Films
When: Sunday, November 25 at 8:00pm
Where: The New Jazz'oo Café Villa, 132 Sparks Street , Ottawa

(see map here)

Price: Free entry and we invite our guests to give a suggested donation to finance our next film venture.

Cash Bar, red carpet, dress casual chic.

Come and meet the Director, Producers, some Actors and see the film. Also, a short presentation on our future ventures will be presented.

The evening should end approximately at 10 pm.

Please see attached invitation on the right or photos link at the bottom of this Post.

RSVP required to plasma_films@rogers.com

Please send out this invitation to all your friends.

We thank you for your support and interest in the Film Industry and in Plasma Films Inc.

Philippe Paquette, Tiffani Murray
Producers
Plasma Films
(613) 799-4321

See photos of the Film here

Prison Break

At this time in my life, my favorite TV show is "Prison Break".

Also, view this beautiful "Mad world/Prison Break" video.

But I just discovered that Fox may be postponing the future episodes until January 14th 2008. Fox seems to making the same mistake as ABC did with their Lost Series... that is expected back on TV only in Feb. 2008.

I am afraid that this will simply cause a lack of interest on the part of the viewers. It sucks!!!

PB has 4 more episodes shot and finished (so no relation with the Script writers strike). Wassup Fox... and wassup ABC???

What do you think? Would Canada give away it's sovereignty? (Or is this "info" a bait?)

The following video originally on YouTube has been "taken off" by YouTube. A disgrace! Someone is "controling" us... My humble opinion. Sorry you can't see it anymore. It was worth your time and knowledge... but obviously, someone does not want you to know about this.


We found it again... look at this AMAZING VIDEO.

This site was banned... but search the RFID chip. They are now limiting it's use on "products"... but the main objective is to implant it in humans...

RFID chip on humans

See also

What seems "insignificant" is sometimes "magnificiant"...

This is a story about a regular guy (Paul Potts), who like most of us, sometimes questions his existence, measuring himself to others, not believing enough in his abilities or his worth. Then one day, his passion outgrew his fears as he stepped onto a stage, stopped doubting himself and rose to the occasion. Watch the faces of the judges as this "normal" guy walks out on the stage. You can almost see what they're thinking as they pre-judge him based on his looks and the fact that he's a cell phone salesman. Maybe he stopped believing in what people told him for so many years and ultimately started listening to his heart...his passion. He started to vibrate and he came out of his cocoon and he decided to share his God given talent with the rest of us. Listen to him and see if you're not uplifted... On the next link, there are 2 videos to see. View them both... and enjoy... Do scroll down after the first presentation. There is more below. Scroll down.

http://www.maniacworld.com/Phone-Salesman-Amazes-Crowd.html (Put the sound up)

His site http://www.paulpottsuk.com/intro/

Get the Album... "One Chance".

The Chronicles of Narnia continues... Prince Caspian is coming in May 08.

There are 7 volumes. Disney is presenting them in the order that CSL wrote them. Narnia has always been presented in a different order. Disney decided to present them in the order of the Autors's time/space writing. (Not necessary right... and not necessary wrong...) One thing is certain. The whole thing is MOST interesting.

I have read them (traditional order) to my children. It was night. Portions every night. (Since I have a number of children, each one was at a different book...).

Then, we discussed. (By the way, I read with a small flashlight, in the dark. I just had sufficent light to read outloud. I was usually on the floor... but sometimes did share their little beds ( with one leg holding me up o).

Lewis is as a Genius as Tolken is. Please remember that Aslan, according to C.S. Lewis... is CHRIST.

On the following link, go to their "Production Blog" (home page, click on it, and then, look to your right... click on the archives monthly. Great Stuff. Great Director and Great writter (Christian Philosophy - C.S. Lewis).

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/narnia/

I always loved these books and read them to my children. The next movie (Prince Caspian) is expected in a few months.

Fantastic!!!

Picasa Web Albums - Philippe

Picasa Web Albums - Philippe

Here, you can see a number of photos from my life, my son's wedding in Japan, cottage photos and so on. Enjoy.

Phil

For your entertainment... It's quite good.

What a wonderful world...

Robert and his new capture

Robert is a good friend of mine. He just came back from a fishing expedition on Lake Ontario (Port Darlington). In his hands, Robert proudly holds his Coho Salmon, estimated to around 14 lbs. Well done Bob.

Phil

Jordan... eating a chicken wing contest

Well Jordan, I hope you liked them...

(Jordan is one of my best friends).

This makes you the chicken wing Champion Dude...

Well done...

(Did you burf?)

You need to see the videos of other people eating them that come up after this video for perspective on the heat involved (one guy eats like 2 and is in serious pain).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUFVGzYY58g

"Jordan Oxley eats the last few chicken wings of a total 51 on an impromptu challenge to beat a local record in Toronto, Canada. Completely sober! The incoherence and stumbling is from the heat: these wings are rated Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) of 850k, compared to Tabasco Sauce at 2k to 5k, Cayenne peppers at 30k to 50k, Scotch Bonnet and Habanero peppers at 100k to 350k SHU."

See the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUFVGzYY58g

But in reality, Jordan does have a serious side to life. Ck this out.

Eternal Life

"And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life"

(John 3:7,14,15).

Institute for Creation Research

This is a most interesting (and very scientific) website on the important topic of "Creationism". It's worth a visit.

http://www.icr.org/

Introducing one of my best buddies...

His name is Graham, he makes wicked movies and does a little bit of tap dancing on the side.

Another song from my son's band.

Check out a 3.01 minute song called: "Free fall" by Symbioses.

(This is copyright material.)

Click on the link below, then on the top right of the screen, click on "Free Fall", then click on the play icon (top of the screen). This song has been rated in the top 20 songs of "Alternative" music on this site that is visited by millions.

Awards:

Track of the Day Jun 9th, 2005 in Alternative Rock

Best Mood in Alternative Rock May 2005

Lyrics:

Wipe your fingers on my face
Ive been there before
Leaving me all your disgrace
Building me some more

…and more I don’t know why
leaving me to die

someone else was here before
its written on my walls
pushing me right off the edge
seeing my free fall

…and fall I don’t know where
leaving me to fly… away


You also can read more on this band at this same link: Enjoy. http://www.garageband.com/artist/symbioses

Jesus was a woman

There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black:

1. He called everyone brother
2. He liked Gospel
3. He didn't get a fair trial

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish:

1. He went into His Father's business
2 . He lived at home until he was 33
3. He was sure his Mother was a virgin and his Mother was sure He was God

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Italian:

1. He talked with His hands
2. He had wine with His meals
3. He used olive oil

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was a Californian:

1. He never cut His hair
2. He walked around barefoot all the time
3. He started a new religion

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was an American Indian:

1. He was at peace with nature
2. He ate a lot of fish
3. He talked about the Great Spirit

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Irish:

1. He never got married.
2. He was always telling stories.
3. He loved green pastures.

But the most compelling evidence of all - 3 proofs that Jesus was a woman:

1. He fed a crowd at a moment's notice when there was virtually no food
2. He kept trying to get a message across to a bunch of men who just didn't get it
3. And even when He was dead, He had to get up because there was still work to do.

(took somewhere... a place that I would call "nice")

Video message to Luc and Aki from Canada

This video was presented (in French and English and a tad of Japanese) at the recent wedding of Luc and Aki in beautiful Japan. It was one of the most touching moments of the entire splendid day. I know it really touched Luc and Aki. Sorry if many of their friends and family are missing. We only had a few hours to do the entire "montage". (If you are short on time, come back later to this video. The entire video lasts approximately 12 minutes). Press the top left back button to return here.

Be patient. It may take a few seconds/minutes to load (and it may appear dead)... but eventually the presentation will start.

Enjoy.

Appreciation is also in order to Dan, Luc's best friend who put the whole thing together.

I am Eternally Yours

To Aki
By Luc-Andre Paquette

(vows addressed to Aki at their recent wedding)





This day was meant to be
This day was made for you and me
It was written in the stars
And echoed in the breeze

You are the reason I breathe
You are the reason I live
You are the moon to my eyes
And the sun that arise

You are the flame of my life
You are the one I dreamt for my wife
You are the fire that burns inside
My only true life companion by my side

You are my friend, my love and my bride
You are my joy, my heart and my pride
You are my true inspiration
My only orientation
My salvation
And my ultimate foundation

The seasons will change
The winds may blow
The waterfalls will flow
I promise to always love you so

As I give you these life vows
There is never enough words to say
How much I love you Aki
My beloved, ma bien aimee, Sai I no hito

Luc Also blew me away when he played the Japanese Koto instrumenty. He is a great guitarist... but I didn't even know that he learned that difficult Japanese instrument in just a few weeks. Here is a portion of his performance (59 seconds only...) Just press the top back button to return here. http://picasaweb.google.com/paquette.philippe/WEDDINGLucAndAki/photo#5051068411709754018

Emily... recent song production

This is a song I co-wrote with my son and the music is from Dan the man. It will also be part of our recent movie coming out soon: Bollywood North.
I love the final credit song. It lasts less than 3 minutes. Worth your while. You should read the text first, then listen to the music, and back button to return here.

Enjoy Dan's spectacular voice and talent: (click on the link below... and then, click the play icon... and enjoy...)

http://www.danielbeaudin.com/Emily1_mp3.mp3

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PS : The beutiful actress photographed here is Annick Sheedy McLellan playing the role of Emely.

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Emely

From the moment I saw you
From the outset of my dreams
Realized I would never again be blue
One single moment, with one single moment
My life became new, my life became new.

Emely, Emely…

From the silence without you
From the outlet of my screams
Realized I would forever be true
A single moment, with just one single moment
My life became you, my life became new…

Emely, Emely…

Words by Philippe and Luc-André Paquette and Dan Beaudin
Music and vocals by Dan Beaudin
Piano by Pierre Musca

Very strange rock...

This must be a hoax... but a very nice one...

Look at this photo...

This picture shows a rock on a sea in Birmania, it is only possible to see this once a year with a special angle of the sun and special light conditions. I also suppose that the level of the water (how high or low it is) may make this photo a most interesting rock... (if real).

Click on the photo to enlarge it and bend your head to the left and see how spectacular it is. Again, I think this is a hoax... but a nice one. It would be truly amazing if it was true. If any of our readers know anything about this Birmanian rock, please leave us your comments.

Who "is" Jack Schitt???

For some time many of us have wondered just who is Jack Schitt? We find ourselves at a loss when someone says, 'You don't know Jack Schitt!'

Well, thanks to my genealogy efforts, you can now respond in an
intellectual way.

...Jack Schitt is the only son of Awe Schitt. Awe Schitt, the fertilizer magnate, who married O. Schitt, the owner of Needeep N. Schitt, Inc. They had one son, Jack.

In turn, Jack Schitt married Noe Schitt. The deeply religious couple produced six children: Holie Schitt, Giva Schitt, Fulla Schitt, Bull Schitt, and the twins Deep Schitt and Dip Schitt.

Against her parents' objections, Deep Schitt married Dumb Schitt, a high school dropout. After being married 15 years, Jack and Noe Schitt divorced.

Noe Schitt later married Ted Sherlock, and because her kids were living with them, she wanted to keep her previous name. She was then known as Noe Schitt Sherlock.

Meanwhile, Dip Schitt married Loda Schitt, and they produced a son with a rather nervous disposition named Chicken Schitt. Two of the other six children, Fulla Schitt and Giva Schitt, were inseparable throughout childhood and subsequently married the Happens brothers in a dual ceremony.

The wedding announcement in the newspaper announced the Schitt-Happens nuptials. The Schitt-Happens children were Dawg, Byrd, and Horse.

Bull Schitt, the prodigal son, left home to tour the world. He recently returned from Italy with his new Italian bride, Pisa Schitt.

Now when someone says, 'You don't know Jack Schitt,' you can correct them.

Sincerely,

Crock O. Schitt

Here is much of my life...

Just discovered Facebook

Just discovered "Facebook". If you don't have an account, read the next blog...

Not sure what facebook will give me...

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=594616578

The missing "Social" link...

Few people help, there are just not enough of them. This dude is one of the few... Cheers to you, Sir.

They are here and don't pay rent...

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The original photo of this picture (shown on the left) is quite amazing. Here, you have a ton of pixels missing... but the original looks like aliens are invading us :o) This insect lives mostly in our basement.

Their real name is Chilopoda – centipedes. To see in it's full glory, click on the photo on the right. Believe it or not, there are about 2,500 named species in the world. Our house species is an import from Mexico. Wonder if it likes "Tequila"? Currently, we are at war with these "squatters" and hope to become victorious soon.

Just to let my friends and family know...

You may have heard that since January of this year, I am not very well. First, a "major" burnout with all it's devastating consequences and then a "stupid" unrelated accident (left rib cage crushed, the 5 main lower ribs broken in half, perforated left lung, etc...).

Just for you to know that I am slowly recuperating. I have 3 wonderful Doctors seeing me on a weekly basis and my wonderful family is salutary to my recuperation.

I am told that my condition "will take quite some time to get back on my two feet"... but I am confident and believe there is light at the end of the tunnel. Currently, I still (since March) cannot sleep in a bed. I can only "sleep" in a chair, with proper medication... but summer is here and I will try to get some vitamin "D" (sun) and continue on my daily exercises (walking slowly).

It is with regret that I had to resign from most of the NGO's where I sit as a Director and have decreased most of my other voluntary work. ("AISO" (Association pour l'intégration sociale de l'Ontario" (mandate to take care of intelectually handicaped franco Ontarians) and "CHE" Coopérative Horizon Emploi (mandate to find jobs for people who are intelectually challenged in the Ottawa Area) . I was also involved in other NGO's and had to "take a break". I have kept my association with"Uni.ca" and currrently sit as it's "limited President" but needed to severely decreased my involvement for the time being. (Update: as of Sept 07, I have resigned as President of Uni.ca). This movement is a Citizen's movement that fights for the unity of Canada including the formal recognition of Québec, the First Nations and promoting all that is beautiful about Canada.

I also find that this blog helps me in my recuperation, strangely enough. For one thing, it helps decrease my "boredem" and helps my moral. I am not strong... currently can't spend long time on the keyboard but just a few minutes of creativity helps me more than I expected. I have a wonderful job and can't wait to get back at it... but must do so only when my body and mind are back at "functional levels".

So thank you all (from the bottom of my heart) to you all that have expressed your support, prayers and love...

I will give you updated news on my health progression once in a while but for now, I am told to "rest, rest, and rest". I find my recuperation quite slow... but thus is life sometimes.

Philippe

Faith is a very cool thing...

Ephesians 3:17

"...so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith..."

Copyright © 2007
photo by Luc-André Paquette
www.zymbrox.com

Waiting for you... Luc and Aki...

Hey guys, we are patiently waiting for your return to Canada... and we miss you... so make it fast...

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-6168474026276411904

PS - In this little movie, I look fairly well (but shaky)... The boys are there to help... and it's nice to have boys (and girls) in your life.

My son's Luc wedding to Aki Website (Japan)

As a father, you can imagine my pride in having wonderful Aki become a new member of our family. Here is the website of their wedding. Be informed that you could spend hours on that site if you want to look at all the cool elements of the wedding day (site). Enjoy. http://www.zymbrox.com/wedding/home_e.html

Phil (Dad)

Luc's photograhpy

My son Luc is a fantastic photgrapher (among other things). This is one of his recent photo taken in Japan. For more of his work, click here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikond200

Copyright © 2007

photo by Luc-André Paquette

www.zymbrox.com

My father

I just found this old picture of my father. I was 17 when he passed away and sometimes still miss him. He passed away in 1968.

Will be out of commission for a while...

Catch you later... Need a break...

Phil

Person of the year in Canada

I agree with a friend that proposes to make Maher Arar the Person of the year in Canada.

http://www.maherarar.ca/

I miss this guy...

Kurt Cobain was a great breath of Western Fresh Air in my life.

I sort of miss him.

I was introduced to this stuff through my kids... Mostly Luc, really...

At any rate, t'is nice to be part of this time and space...

Phil

PS - By the way... It appears that Passions is a place I love to return to.