Crete Veterinarian Retires After Over a Decade of 'The Rant'

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A veterinarian in Crete, Nebraska who has been writing a popular blog called 'The Rant' for over a decade is retiring, bringing an end to the long-running publication. The blog, which started as a personal email to around 1,000 recipients, grew to be forwarded to an estimated 10 times that amount as readers shared the veterinarian's thoughts on Husker athletics, society, and the animal world.

Why it matters

The Rant provided a unique, personal perspective from a local veterinarian in Crete, Nebraska on a wide range of topics that resonated with a loyal following over the course of more than 10 years. Its retirement marks the end of an era for readers who appreciated the old-fashioned email format and the author's insights.

The details

The Rant blog was started by a veterinarian in Crete, Nebraska and was initially distributed via email to around 1,000 recipients. However, the blog grew in popularity over the years, with the author's thoughts on Husker athletics, society, and the animal world being forwarded to an estimated 10 times that original email list. After over a decade of publishing The Rant, the veterinarian has now decided to retire, bringing an end to the long-running blog.

• The Rant blog has been published for over a decade.
• The veterinarian is now retiring and ending The Rant.