Aubrey J. Lavizzo, DVM Musings

Introduction
“Do you see...?” Fred asked calmly as the headlights suddenly appeared. I had only enough time to react and steer left slightly as they quickly came straight at us. It was about 2 a.m.... Read More »

Where's the Mouse?
I’m usually at my favorite coffee shop by 8:20 at least three mornings a week. I need to be at the office, which is 3 minutes away, by 8:30. That is our head tech Cole’s rule, not mine. Read More »

Dive
“This is a good day to die,” I thought, recalling the words of courage of Sitting Bull’s Lakota warrior Low Dog as the Battle of the Little Bighorn began. Above, the sky was a... Read More »

A Thank You to Those Who Inspired Me...

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June 1, 2010

This morning, flying over Colorado’s majestic Rocky Mountains on my way to the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Experience, I turned forty. As I looked out the window, I hoped for a glimpse of Mount Silverheels, the graciously-sloped peak named by the people of the town Buckskin Joe for the dance-hall girl whose inner beauty shone brightly when she risked her life to help the miners and their families after an outbreak of smallpox struck the town. Silverheels is veiled in clouds this morning, much as it is said she veiled herself after the disease disfigured her 150 years ago.

The Race

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July 28, 2010

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