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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 283 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 283 min read

Veterinarians, Pigeons, and Unsung Heroes: A personal reflection (#259)

I recently watched an episode of All Creatures Great and Small (Season 5 Episode 7), where Tristan was assigned a special wartime...

Rick LeCouteur

Feb 253 min read

Mars Veterinary Health’s Sustainability Pledge: Progress or PR spin?(#255)

Mars Incorporated is a global powerhouse in the pet care, confectionery, and food industries, owning brands like Pedigree, Royal Canin,...

Rick LeCouteur

Feb 193 min read

If It Fits, I Sits: The mystery of cats and cardboard boxes (#254)

If you've ever left an empty cardboard box sitting around, chances are your cat has claimed it as their own. Whether it’s a shoebox, a...

Rick LeCouteur

Feb 182 min read

Zwitterions in Action: The science behind hydromorphone’s potency (#253)

Zwitterions are unique molecules that possess both positive and negative charges simultaneously, yet remain overall neutral. This dual...

Rick LeCouteur

Feb 183 min read

Humane World for Animals: A new era in global animal protection (#252)

In February 2025 , the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society International (HSI) unified under a new name:...

Rick LeCouteur

Feb 162 min read

Abbondanza: A word rich in meaning and history (#247)

If you’ve ever traveled through Italy or dined at an authentic Italian restaurant, you may have come across the word abbondanza . Rolling...

Rick LeCouteur

Feb 92 min read

Déjà Vu: Unraveling the mystery (#245)

Have you ever walked into a room, met someone new, or experienced a moment so oddly familiar that you swear it’s happened before? It’s...

Rick LeCouteur

Feb 53 min read

Curiosity: The Key to the Future (#243)

Curiosity is the spark that ignites discovery. It is the restless whisper in our minds that asks: What if? Why? How? From childhood...

Rick LeCouteur

Feb 33 min read

Tardigrades: Nature’s indestructible wonders (#242)

The toughest creature on Earth is smaller than a grain of sand, thrives in the vacuum of space, and can cheat death for decades? Meet...

Rick LeCouteur

Jan 313 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 261 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 265 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 255 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 193 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 163 min read

Academia vs. Private Practice (2of2): Non-traditional avenues for veterinary discovery (#233)

If specialists increasingly leave academia for private practice, the dynamic of where and how discoveries in veterinary medicine are made...

Rick LeCouteur

Jan 132 min read

Academia vs. Private Practice (1of2): The research divide in veterinary medicine (#232)

A specialist in academia is more likely to engage in basic research in veterinary medicine compared to a specialist in private practice....

Rick LeCouteur

Jan 131 min read

The Purrfect Fit: How cats master tight openings (#231)

When it comes to squeezing through narrow spaces, cats often defy our expectations, seeming to flow like liquid through apertures that...

Rick LeCouteur

Jan 133 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 103 min read

Rick's Blog #bunyipsbooksbeyond Use the menu below to explore "All Posts," or delve into selected topics like "Children's Picture Books", and more.

Building America: The immigrant influence (#262)

Dual Citizen, One Heart: My story as a proud immigrant (#261)

Veterinarians, Pigeons, and Unsung Heroes: A personal reflection (#259)

Mars Veterinary Health’s Sustainability Pledge: Progress or PR spin?(#255)

If It Fits, I Sits: The mystery of cats and cardboard boxes (#254)

Zwitterions in Action: The science behind hydromorphone’s potency (#253)

Humane World for Animals: A new era in global animal protection (#252)

Abbondanza: A word rich in meaning and history (#247)

Déjà Vu: Unraveling the mystery (#245)

Curiosity: The Key to the Future (#243)

Tardigrades: Nature’s indestructible wonders (#242)

Folding the Umbrella: The power of perspective (#240)

A Silent Shift: Corporate ownership in dentistry and veterinary medicine (#239)

Is Your Mail Safe? The security risks of USPS arrow keys (#238)

Wood Burning Kitchen Stoves: When the kitchen was king (#235)

Being Enough: Finding balance in a demanding world (#234)

Academia vs. Private Practice (2of2): Non-traditional avenues for veterinary discovery (#233)

Academia vs. Private Practice (1of2): The research divide in veterinary medicine (#232)

The Purrfect Fit: How cats master tight openings (#231)

A Dual Font Approach: Boost creativity with a font shift (#230)

Rick's Blog

#bunyipsbooksbeyond

Use the menu below to explore "All Posts," or delve into selected topics like "Children's Picture Books", and more.