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Rick LeCouteur
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RIck LeCouteur
11 minutes ago3 min read
Being Enough: Finding balance in a demanding world (#232)
In a society that thrives on hustle culture and endless comparisons, the idea of being enough can feel revolutionary. Â We're constantly...
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RIck LeCouteur
3 days ago2 min read
Academia vs. Private Practice (2of2): Non-traditional avenues for veterinary discovery (#231)
If specialists increasingly leave academia for private practice, the dynamic of where and how discoveries in veterinary medicine are made...
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RIck LeCouteur
3 days ago1 min read
Academia vs. Private Practice (1of2): The research divide in veterinary medicine (#230)
A specialist in academia is more likely to engage in basic research in veterinary medicine compared to a specialist in private practice....
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RIck LeCouteur
3 days ago3 min read
The Purrfect Fit: How cats master tight openings (#229)
When it comes to squeezing through narrow spaces, cats often defy our expectations, seeming to flow like liquid through apertures that...
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RIck LeCouteur
6 days ago3 min read
A Dual Font Approach: Boost creativity with a font shift  (#228)
When it comes to creativity, the tools we use can have a surprising impact on how we think and work. Â For decades, designers have used...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 53 min read
Cicero Meets Social Media: Redefining friendship in the digital age (#220)
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...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 54 min read
Friendship According to Cicero: The Path to Meaningful Connections (#219)
Friendship has been a cornerstone of human existence since time immemorial. But what does it truly mean to be a friend? Few thinkers have...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 53 min read
Cicero’s Wisdom: The subtle power of long-distance friendships (#218)
Cicero (1)  considered friendship to be among life’s most valuable possessions. This bond is built on the pillars of mutual respect,...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 44 min read
A Lion's Silence: Forms of language and forms of life (#214)
The following famous assertion by Ludwig Wittgenstein encapsulates a profound philosophical conundrum about language, meaning, and the...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 23 min read
Blurring Species Lines: Connecting children to nature through picture books (#211)
The interconnectedness of all life forms has long been celebrated by Indigenous cultures worldwide, whose traditions honor the kinship...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 13 min read
Never Say Never, Always Avoid Always: Mantra for a children's picture book author (210)
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...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 13 min read
Blue Ocean Opportunities: Exploring authenticity in children's picture books (#209)
A red-billed oxpecker and an African buffalo in a biodiverse savannah setting. In the ever-evolving landscape of business, innovation,...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 31, 20243 min read
From Wonder to Action: Creating impact through awe (#208)
Awe is a powerful and universal human emotion. It’s that overwhelming sense of wonder and admiration we feel when faced with something...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 30, 20243 min read
Polypharmacy in Veterinary Care: Risks, rewards, and best practices (#207)
Polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications to manage a single patient, is a common practice in veterinary medicine, particularly for...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 29, 20243 min read
Hippocampus Heroes: How taxi drivers outsmart Alzheimer’s (#206)
Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most challenging puzzles in modern medicine. With its characteristic amyloid plaques,...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 28, 20242 min read
Disconnect to Reconnect: Australia bans social media for kids under 16 (#205)
Australia has made global headlines by becoming the first country to pass legislation banning children under 16 from using social media....
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 26, 20244 min read
De Luxe Red Cab Diaries: Lessons from the streets of Sydney (#204)
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...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 25, 20244 min read
1969 and the Age of Aquarius: Hair comes to Australia (#203)
In 1969, Hair , the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical , arrived in Australia like a gust of rebellious wind, blowing apart the...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 24, 20242 min read
Jimmies, Sprinkles, and Hundreds and Thousands: A sweet debate (#202)Â
For those with a sweet tooth, topping desserts with colorful bits of confectionery is a delightful tradition. But depending on where you...
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RIck LeCouteur
Dec 22, 20242 min read
Leunig: A gentle rebel with a pen (#201)
Michael Leunig , known affectionately as Leunig , was an Australian national treasure whose art transcended the boundaries of cartoons...
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