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Rick LeCouteur
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Never Say Never, Always Avoid Always: Mantra for a children's picture book author (#212)
As an aspiring children’s book author and illustrator striving to make my mark, I often think about the words we choose and the stories...
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 13 min read
Blue Ocean Opportunities: Exploring authenticity in children's picture books (#211)
A red-billed oxpecker and an African buffalo in a biodiverse savannah setting. In the ever-evolving landscape of business, innovation,...
Rick LeCouteur
Jan 13 min read
From Wonder to Action: Creating impact through awe (#210)
Awe is a powerful and universal human emotion. It’s that overwhelming sense of wonder and admiration we feel when faced with something...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 31, 20243 min read
Polypharmacy in Veterinary Care: Risks, rewards, and best practices (#209)
Polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications to manage a single patient, is a common practice in veterinary medicine, particularly for...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 30, 20243 min read
Hippocampus Heroes: How taxi drivers outsmart Alzheimer’s (#208)
Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most challenging puzzles in modern medicine. With its characteristic amyloid plaques,...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 29, 20243 min read
Disconnect to Reconnect: Australia bans social media for kids under 16 (#207)
Australia has made global headlines by becoming the first country to pass legislation banning children under 16 from using social media....
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 28, 20242 min read
De Luxe Red Cab Diaries: Lessons from the streets of Sydney (#206)
In the late 1960s, I found myself behind the wheel of a De Luxe Red Cab, navigating the bustling streets of Sydney. The De Luxe Red Cab...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 26, 20244 min read
1969 and the Age of Aquarius: Hair comes to Australia (#205)
In 1969, Hair , the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical , arrived in Australia like a gust of rebellious wind, blowing apart the...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 25, 20244 min read
Leunig: A gentle rebel with a pen (#203)
Michael Leunig , known affectionately as Leunig , was an Australian national treasure whose art transcended the boundaries of cartoons...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 22, 20242 min read
Equilateral Communication in Veterinary Medicine: A balanced approach (#202)
In the world of veterinary medicine, the relationship between a pet owner, their primary veterinarian, and referral specialists is...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 20, 20242 min read
The Microplastic Crisis: A global challenge for health and sustainability (#201)
Plastic production has skyrocketed over the past decades, with an alarming 460 million metric tons manufactured in 2019 alone. With...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 19, 20243 min read
Legends of Iceland: The ogress Grýla and the Yule Lads (#200)
In the frost-covered landscapes of Iceland, Christmas folklore takes on a dark and mischievous hue. Here, the Yuletide spirit is embodied...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 18, 20242 min read
The Yule Cat: Iceland’s Christmas legend explained (#199)
Cozy fireplaces, twinkling lights, and joyful holiday gatherings often come to mind when we think of Christmas traditions. Iceland has a...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 18, 20242 min read
From Veterinary Clinics to Storybooks: The power of anticonventional thinking (#198)
In a world that often emphasizes conformity and efficiency, creativity can sometimes feel stifled. Jeffrey Baumgartner’s book on...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 18, 20245 min read
2024 Nature Headlines: Climate chronicles (#197)
As the year 2024 draws to a close, reflect on a series of transformative events that shaped the trajectory of climate action and our...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 17, 20244 min read
The Power of Empathy: A bridge to understanding (#196)
In a world that often feels divided, empathy stands as one of the most powerful tools we can use to build meaningful connections and...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Krampus: The dark side of Christmas (#195)
When we think of the Christmas season, our minds drift to visions of twinkling lights, cheerful carols, and the jolly figure of Santa...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 16, 20243 min read
The Human Animal Bond: Mozart and the marvel of a starling (#194)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , one of history's most celebrated composers, found inspiration in an unlikely source: a common European starling...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Sir William Osler (Part 4of4): 10 fascinating facts (#193)
Sir William Osler’s contributions to medicine, education, and humanism continue to resonate over a century after his passing. 1. ...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 15, 20242 min read
Sir William Osler (Part 3of4): Father of modern internal medicine (#192)
Sir William Osler (1849–1918) is celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the history of internal medicine. Known for his...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 15, 20243 min read
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