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Golf Course Reality Check: Parkinson’s and pesticides (#365)

Recently, I discovered that three people who lived on Fairway Drive (named for the golf course it leads to) in Davis California had...

Rick LeCouteur

Jul 84 min read

Prams, Tutus, and Perfect Faces: Reflections on modern identity (#364)

A dog in a pram is more than a dog in a pram. It is a statement about the relationship between humans and animals, and perhaps more...

Rick LeCouteur

Jul 43 min read

Nonetheless vs. Nevertheless: A Tale of Two Adverbs (#363)

If you’ve ever paused mid-sentence, wondering whether to use nonetheless or nevertheless , you’re not alone. Both words seem...

Rick LeCouteur

Jul 12 min read

Through Her Eyes: Lessons from a granddaughter (#362)

In her, you see glimpses of those who came before. Perhaps a smile that echoes her mother’s, or a determined tilt of the chin that...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 293 min read

Head Injuries, Horses, & Hypocrisy: The helmet debate in Vet Med (#361)

Research into workplace injuries in equine veterinary practice continues to shine a sobering light on our profession. Modern Equine Vet...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 282 min read

Contextualized Care in Vet Med: Consideration or excuse? An opinion piece. (#360)

In veterinary medicine, contextualized care refers to adapting clinical recommendations to the specific circumstances of each patient,...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 274 min read

Finding Your Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a purposeful life (#359)

In a world consumed by burnout, productivity hacks, and the relentless pursuit of more , the Japanese concept of Ikigai offers a...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 245 min read

Cut That Out! The overlooked editing trick (#358)

Growing up in Australia, where “proper English" was prized and verbosity often mistaken for precision, I was slow to appreciate the...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 232 min read

The Forgotten Workforce: Caring for those who care (#357)

She holds the weight of others' pain, Their sorrow, sickness, loss, and strain. With steady hands and steady grace, She hides the cracks...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 222 min read

Institutional Memory: The wisdom we leave behind (#356)

In an era that celebrates innovation, disruption, and fresh perspectives, it's easy to overlook a quieter, invaluable resource that too...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 202 min read

Sten-Erik Olsson: A memorable encounter (#355)

In 1986, I had the privilege of speaking at a distinguished veterinary conference in Lund, Sweden, dedicated to the intricacies of canine...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 193 min read

The Politics of Power: Lady Chu - a familiar story? (#354)

In the annals of Chinese history, where emperors often take center stage, the story of Lady Chu (also known as Lü Zhi , Empress of the...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 193 min read

Limbic Resonance: The unspoken human/animal bond (#353)

Have you ever sat with someone in silence and somehow felt more at peace? Or caught someone's yawn, even though you're not tired? ...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 183 min read

The Fragile Fortress: University leaders & corporate entanglements (#352)

At the heart of any great university lies a principle older than rankings, older than endowments, and older than the office of the...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 173 min read

Bangkok’s Great Mystery: The story of Jim Thompson (#351)

The Jim Thompson House Museum In the heart of Bangkok, tucked behind high hedges and shaded by towering trees, lies a house that feels...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 143 min read

Vanishing Acts: The black hole of children’s picture books (#350)

Every year, roughly 4 million new books are published globally. That staggering number represents the hopes and dreams of millions of...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 123 min read

When Bureaucracy Fails: What Social Security could learn from a Vet Hospital (#349)

Let’s imagine something absurd. Your dog is not well. Not just a little off. Something’s wrong. You try to book an appointment at your...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 124 min read

Suspending Belief: Veterinary tools that outrun the evidence (#348)

One of the more intriguing developments in recent years is the Equusir BEST‑BOX , a device marketed to diagnose and treat energetic...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 93 min read

Profit vs. Patients: When veterinary care becomes a luxury product (#347)

Veterinary medicine is quietly shifting into the realm of luxury. For many pet owners, especially those in low-to-middle income...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 91 min read

Animals in Childhood Development: What animals teach children (#346)

In the modern Western world, animals play a central role in childhood. From the moment a baby is born, animals surround them in...

Rick LeCouteur

Jun 84 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.

Golf Course Reality Check: Parkinson’s and pesticides (#365)

Prams, Tutus, and Perfect Faces: Reflections on modern identity (#364)

Nonetheless vs. Nevertheless: A Tale of Two Adverbs (#363)

Through Her Eyes: Lessons from a granddaughter (#362)

Head Injuries, Horses, & Hypocrisy: The helmet debate in Vet Med (#361)

Contextualized Care in Vet Med: Consideration or excuse? An opinion piece. (#360)

Finding Your Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a purposeful life (#359)

Cut That Out! The overlooked editing trick (#358)

The Forgotten Workforce: Caring for those who care (#357)

Institutional Memory: The wisdom we leave behind (#356)

Sten-Erik Olsson: A memorable encounter (#355)

The Politics of Power: Lady Chu - a familiar story? (#354)

Limbic Resonance: The unspoken human/animal bond (#353)

The Fragile Fortress: University leaders & corporate entanglements (#352)

Bangkok’s Great Mystery: The story of Jim Thompson (#351)

Vanishing Acts: The black hole of children’s picture books (#350)

When Bureaucracy Fails: What Social Security could learn from a Vet Hospital (#349)

Suspending Belief: Veterinary tools that outrun the evidence (#348)

Profit vs. Patients: When veterinary care becomes a luxury product (#347)

Animals in Childhood Development: What animals teach children (#346)

Rick's Blog

#bunyipsbooksbeyond

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