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Veterinary Business Practices: Lessons from the Boxer Rebellion (#274)
You have to know the past to understand the present Carl Sagan The Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901) was more than just an anti-foreign...
Rick LeCouteur
Mar 14, 20255 min read
Whiskers and Worship: The Enigmatic Cats of Gokogu Shrine (#272)
Nestled in the coastal town of Ushimado, Japan, the Gokogu Shrine stands as a testament to harmonious coexistence between humans and a...
Rick LeCouteur
Mar 12, 20253 min read
The Nostalgia Effect: How memories shape our well-being (#267)
There’s something about nostalgia that tugs at the heartstrings. A bittersweet feeling that blends joy with longing, and warmth with...
Rick LeCouteur
Mar 9, 20253 min read
International Women’s Day: Exploring inclusivity (#266)
For years, I have celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD), honoring the achievements of women in veterinary medicine and beyond. But...
Rick LeCouteur
Mar 9, 20253 min read
Hierarchy of Life: How humans rank the natural world (#264)
Anthropocentrism and speciesism are closely related but distinct concepts. Both involve human attitudes toward other species, but they...
Rick LeCouteur
Mar 5, 20253 min read
Failing Forward: A lesson, not a verdict (#263)
Failure is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the most feared aspects of life. We are conditioned to avoid it, to view it as...
Rick LeCouteur
Mar 4, 20253 min read
Building America: The immigrant influence (#262)
The United States has long been a nation built by immigrants. Many who arrived on its shores seeking a better life went on to make...
Rick LeCouteur
Feb 28, 20253 min read
Dual Citizen, One Heart: My story as a proud immigrant (#261)
An immigrant to the United States is an individual who relocates from another country with the intention of residing permanently. Until...
Rick LeCouteur
Feb 28, 20253 min read
NIH Funding Freeze: A crisis for comparative oncology research (#258)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) , the largest public funder of biomedical research globally, has been forced to halt the...
Rick LeCouteur
Feb 25, 20253 min read
A Promise to Pay: A woman who wouldn’t accept charity (#250)
The first time I saw her, she was sitting at the traffic light near my neurosurgery practice in Sydney. A small figure wrapped in layers...
Rick LeCouteur
Feb 13, 20252 min read
Folding the Umbrella: The power of perspective (#240)
This cartoon uses irony and metaphor to depict how people often create their own problems or fail to see the bigger picture. The people...
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 26, 20251 min read
A Silent Shift: Corporate ownership in dentistry and veterinary medicine (#239)
In recent years, the dental landscape has undergone a significant transformation as privately-owned dental practices are increasingly...
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 26, 20255 min read
Is Your Mail Safe? The security risks of USPS arrow keys (#238)
When we think about the safety of our mail, most of us trust the robust systems put in place by the United States Postal Service (USPS) ....
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 25, 20255 min read
Wood Burning Kitchen Stoves: When the kitchen was king (#235)
In many Australian rural homes during the 1960s and 70s, the wood burning kitchen stove was more than just a cooking appliance; it was...
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 19, 20253 min read
Being Enough: Finding balance in a demanding world (#234)
In a society that thrives on hustle culture and endless comparisons, the idea of being enough can feel revolutionary. We're constantly...
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 16, 20253 min read
A Dual Font Approach: Boost creativity with a font shift (#230)
When it comes to creativity, the tools we use can have a surprising impact on how we think and work. For decades, designers have used...
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 10, 20253 min read
Shepherds and Sheep: Ferlinghetti's poignant lament (#227)
In 2007, celebrated poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti penned the searing poem Pity the Nation , a work that resonates deeply with the...
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 9, 20253 min read
Cicero Meets Social Media: Redefining friendship in the digital age (#222)
In an age where the term friend is often reduced to a click, a follow, or a like, it's fascinating to imagine how Marcus Tullius Cicero...
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 5, 20253 min read
Friendship According to Cicero: The Path to Meaningful Connections (#221)
Friendship has been a cornerstone of human existence since time immemorial. But what does it truly mean to be a friend? Few thinkers have...
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 5, 20254 min read
Cicero’s Wisdom: The subtle power of long-distance friendships (#220)
Cicero (1) considered friendship to be among life’s most valuable possessions. This bond is built on the pillars of mutual respect,...
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 5, 20253 min read
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