Abbott "Pete" Smith, D.V.M.
June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010
Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate the legacy of Pete Smith, D.V.M., and Milliron: Abbott “Pete” Smith, D.V.M. The Biography (Monday Creek Publishing 2017). A graduate of Colorado State University and a well-known veterinarian in southeast Ohio, Dr. Smith continues to motivate and inspire.
Do you know the thrill of holding a heavy-link chain in your hand? I mean a chain with a hook the size of your head and so heavy, it takes two hands to hold it. Ready to work, a dependable chain can be a lifesaver. As a farmer's daughter, growing up on a Hereford cattle farm, I know the value of a quality chain. Of course, chains are not my thing (except when I need one), but I know Dr. Smith, as a veterinarian, avid logger and farmer, valued his chains.
Yes, men enjoy chains. Like women's jewelry, men collect chains for specific purposes - chains to latch things (gates, horse trailers, doors), pull vehicles (especially tractors out of the mud - another topic altogether), pull logs (logging chains), hoist things in the air, secure items to truck beds, build fences, etc. I don't know all the correct terms associated with chains; however, I do know that you do not misplace or mess with certain chains, except if you are summoned to find one and take it directly to the man who wants to use it.
There is something about the weight of a chain, too. It's a manly-man thing. The heavier the chain, the more important the work. Dr. Smith, working in his sawmill or around Milliron Clinic and Farm, used chains everyday.
People usually wear out before chains do. But chains, like memories, are forever.
Have a great week ahead.
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Through captivating, powerful, and emotional anecdotes, we celebrate the life of Dr. Abbott P. Smith. His biography takes the reader from smiles to laughter to empathy and tears. Dr. Smith gave us compelling lessons learned from animals; the role animals play in the human condition, the joy of loving an animal, and the awe of their spirituality. A tender and profound look into the life of a skilled veterinarian.
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