RIck LeCouteur6 days ago6 minStarting Older: Redefining retirement for today’s worldWhat if retirement wasn’t the end, but the beginning of something entirely new? As people live longer, healthier, and more active...
RIck LeCouteurSep 274 minLessons & Legacies: “It’s about the people, stupid!”We often measure life by milestones - achievements, possessions, and accolades. But as the years pass, it’s not the trophies on the shelf...
RIck LeCouteurSep 252 minFrom Scooters to Stings: The amusing tale of being “killed by a vespa”Italy is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, delectable cuisine, and its iconic Vespa motor scooters zipping through picturesque...
RIck LeCouteurSep 178 minMore Than Just Pets: A story about the evolution of veterinary careTo follow is a shortened version (really!) of an article that appeared in the San Jose Mercury News in May 1999 . I found it interesting...
RIck LeCouteurAug 302 minDangerous American: Questioning the Status Quo in GlasgowIn 1982, funded by a research travel award from the University of California, I set off for the University of Glasgow, eager to enhance...
RIck LeCouteurAug 112 minTurps and the Tinker: A Second ChanceIn the late 1950s, a unique procession made its way to our family farm in rural Australia on a crisp autumn morning - a tinker’s wagon...
RIck LeCouteurAug 92 minVale Tremor: A guardian's heartIn the heart of political activism, where human struggles intersect with legislative corridors, a German shepherd named Tremor...
RIck LeCouteurAug 92 minSaber's Secret: A medical mystery unveiledImagine coming home to find your energetic dog suddenly paralyzed, unable to greet you at the door. This was the startling reality for...
RIck LeCouteurAug 42 minThe Ripple Effect of Teaching (Part 2): Insights from “If Wishes Were Horses”How can the rigor of a final examination mirror the complexities of life? "If Wishes Were Horses" by Loretta Gage and Nancy Gage...
RIck LeCouteurAug 42 minThe Ripple Effect of Teaching (Part 1): Insights from “If Wishes Were Horses”Imagine a world where your teachings not only guide the next generation of veterinarians but return to you in the form of mention in a...
RIck LeCouteurAug 42 minTales from the Wild Side: My favorite “animal authors”From the rolling hills of Yorkshire to the lush landscapes of Corfu, and from war-torn London to a volatile Los Angeles, journey through...