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Pete Gasper
@petegasper.bsky.social
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Old dog veterinarian,
wannabe musician.
Grateful grandfather of 8.
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A Vietnamese zen master.

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#thichnahthahn
Thich Nhat Hahn Quotes❓
We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.—Thich Nhat Hanh
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February 17, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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References for my recent posts.

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#suicide
References for "Suicides In Veterinary Medicine: An Antidote❓"
Here are the numbered references for this entire paper (to follow in parts)/Abstract & Introduction has already been "published"...
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February 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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💪🏽President’s Day 2026 marks the commencement of my consistency; THE critical component of any exercise regime.
February 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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A complicated concept.

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#freedom
"Freedom"❓
Freedom is to see things as they are.—DT Suzuki
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February 16, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Suicides in Veterinary Medicine. Still a problem. III

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Suicides In Veterinary Medicine: An Antidote❓
Part III
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February 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer quotes❓

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#deitrichbonoeffer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer Quotes❓
Fulfilled life is possible in spite of unfulfilled wishes.—Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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February 15, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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Suicides in Veterinary Medicine. Still a problem. Part II

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#suicide
Suicides In Veterinary Medicine: An Antidote❓
Part II
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February 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Suicides in veterinary medicine. Still a problem…

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#suicide
"Suicides in Veterinary Medicine: An Antidote❓"
Abstract & Introduction:
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February 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Required reading for anyone interested in global human health.

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#belongingtoearth
Belonging To Earth❓
Drs.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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One of our founding fathers.

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#georgewashington
George Washington Quotes❓
I beg you be persuaded that no one would be more zealous than myself to establish effectual barriers against the horrors of spiritual tyranny, and every species of religious persecution.—George Washin...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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How cells communicate❓

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#senome
Musing About The Senome❓
The senome refers to the sum of all sensory experiences and cognitive processes of a cell, serving as a third, critical layer of cellular information alongside the genome and epigenome.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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Necessary to handle life.

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#laughter
"Laughter"❓
Laughter rises out of tragedy, when you need it the most, and rewards you for your courage.—Erma Bombeck
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February 11, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Awaken today.

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#woke
"Woke"❓
I must warn you right here and now that I am a ‘wet leftie,’ a ‘leftist’ and also a member of the ‘bleeding heart liberal left.’ I had no say in it whatsoever.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Surprised by…

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#joy
"Joy"❓
Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.—Karl Barth
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February 9, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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An important dimension to being human.

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#ego
"Ego"❓
Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, your worst enemy already lives inside you: your ego.—Ryan Holiday
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February 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Check out my many short posts.

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I’m a veterinarian who likes quotes…
Dr. Pete's Substack | Peter Warren Gasper | Substack
Dr. Pete's Last Gasp(s)☺️--One veterinary scientist's musings... Click to read Dr. Pete's Substack, by Peter Warren Gasper, a Substack publication. Launched 2 years ago.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Short and sweet.

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#ramdass
Ram Dass One Liners❓
I have always said that often the religion you were born with becomes more important to you as you see the universality of truth.—Ram Dass
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February 7, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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A powerful medium.

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#television
"Television"❓
Television has helped create an impatient society, where audiences expect us to make our point simply and quickly.—Patricia Ward Brash
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February 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Life.

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#suffering
"Suffering"❓
Suffering is the sandpaper of our life.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Had a PhD in psychology.

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#ramdass
Ram Dass Quotes❓
Be here now!—Ram Dass
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February 4, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Tibetan Buddhist wisdom.

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#chogyamtrungpa
Chögyam Trungpa Quotes❓
Hope and fear cannot alter the seasons.—Chögyam Trungpa
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February 3, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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A movie with a powerful message.

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#groundhogday
Groundhog Day Quotes❓
Phil: What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?
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February 2, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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A primitive emotion.

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#fear
"Fear"❓
Fear always springs from ignorance.—Ralph Waldo Emerson
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February 1, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Needed today.

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#hope
"Hope"❓
Hope and fear cannot alter the seasons.—Chögyam Trungpa
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January 31, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Choose compassion.

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#compassion
"Compassion"❓
Compassion is the basis of morality.―Arthur Schopenhauer
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January 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM