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Mention the words “team-building activity” to any group of veterinary professionals, and you’ll hear nothing but moans and groans from the team. A few may even try to sneak out the...
Burnout: Ideals in the Face of Trauma When it’s time to look at the “emotional” aspects of the work we do in veterinary medicine, there aren’t a lot of resources available....
Okay, this post is totally non-academic or editorial, unless you consider good humor to be a key to a long and healthful life. Halloween is a fun time of the year. Some people really enjoy getting...
Burnout: The Plot Thickens!    Last blog, we discussed the first cause of BurnOut as determined by Figley and Roop, which is conflict between individual values and organizational goals and...
What happened to the term, “within reason?” Just as a fracture begins to heal the instant it occurs, so too, does decomposition begin at the instant of death. So why should we be shocked...
Veterinary medicine is no laughing matter, but in this very emotionally-charged profession it’s great to cut loose every once in a while. Do you remember the last time you had a great laugh?...
In 2009, according to the Cato Institute, the USDA spent nearly two-thirds of its budget, some $79 billion, on food subsidies. Food stamps (now a debit card-type device); the school breakfast and...
If you could go back in time and give advice to your younger self, what would you say? Aside from the obvious Biff Tannen move of providing the winner of every major sporting event, the chance to...
 In the spirit of the holidays, I wanted to share a Christmas story. As Senior Public Information Officer for Washington State University, I produced a fun press release several years ago...
If you could go back in time and give advice to your younger self, what would you say? Aside from the obvious Biff Tannen move of providing the winner of every major sporting event, the chance to...