Stories & Inspiration from The Compound

It was twenty years ago on April 24th that I officially saw my first patient as the owner of my own practice.  It was a lot different back then.  I was large animal only and mobile back then.  I had no building and no employees, just a truck and a lot of hope.  I still remember that first appointment… Read more: Twenty years ago…..

This post is about a dog. Not just any dog, but a dog that I didn’t ask for, he came into my life at time when I wasn’t sure I could handle any more and then gave me what I needed when I needed it most. For any of those that know me and my… Read more: The ones you didn’t ask for…..

When a bond is formed and a standard is set, there are expectations that need to be met. Those expectations are hopefully very high. When you set a high a standard there is a lot of pressure to maintain those standards. When those standards are not met, that trust can be broken. It is not… Read more: When the trust is broken

When the clinic was built, it was my design. Even down to the landscaping and the plants chosen. I was specific about every detail. Most of the suggestions and ordinary choices were presented as best case and they assumed I would make ordinary choices….

My First Year as Beekeeper I’m closing in on the end of my first year as a beekeeper. I started the year by doing a lot of research and planning. I read books and articles, attended lectures and even spent time working with an experienced beekeeper in his apiary helping him work his hives. I… Read more: My First Year as a Beekeeper