It is all so clear now
By Dr. Pierre B. Bland Throughout my career I have always been a member of the local, state, and national veterinary associations. Not only is …
“The not so incredible Dr. Bland”
I was attending a fundraiser pizza dinner as a part of my new single status in the world. It was my first time with this …
I write “Good” don’t I Mr. Beatty
On October 30. 2014 this paper published my first column, “Your Pet and Ebola.” It was written to inform how pets fit into the Ebola …
Sometimes “never” isn’t very long at all
I was enjoying a rare treat: a Saturday off. As I indulged in one of my guilty pleasures, watching the Saturday afternoon block of …
What you won’t do for love
“You are more committed to being a vet than you ever have been to this relationship!” Ouch! Relationships can be tough, especially when they are …
A friend in need
As we proceed through life, the lessons keep coming and hopefully we are receptive to them. One of my most current lessons is both poignant …
Much ado about something
After finishing and overnight shift, I made a stop by a client’s home on my way home for what it thought would be a quick …
No Don Lemon! That word does not offend me
We have all seen the news reports, articles, and the social media maelstrom in the days since the church shootings in Charleston. The newest wrinkle …
‘Doctor, we have an emergency’
“Doctor Bland, we have an emergency!” Words I hear all too often. I drop what I am doing and proceed to the treatment area. As …
Truths and consequences
One of my most frequently seen clients happens to be a minister but not the typical unassuming, stereotypical vision of a minister that comes to …