Leonard Rizzo, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin - Page 5 of 42

Opinion

Walking the walk

At the end of each year, I always make a similar plea to the community. “Give to all your favorite charities and if any ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, January 12, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

Cases pending for Evelyn and Oasis

First of all, my deepest thanks to all those who have responded to my end-of-the-year plea for my kids. I wouldn’t be here without you ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, December 29, 2022 8:00 am

Opinion

Back to my roots

Twas the day before Christmas, I was off on a chore, a visit I’ve made many times before, The town was all quiet as they ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Friday, December 23, 2022 8:00 am

Opinion

The good, the bad and the ugly

Last week, I had just left Landrum Vet where I paid the bill for a 5-year-old Shepherd. A rescuer I work with deals with ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Friday, December 16, 2022 10:00 am

Opinion

Yes, there is a Santa Claus

A long time ago a beautiful response was written to a young girl named Virginia when she asked, “Is there really a Santa Claus?” ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Friday, December 9, 2022 8:00 am

Opinion

Cola, the rest of the story

After old man Joe passed on, Uncle Lennie brought me to the shelter. He had already contacted them to make room for me while he ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 2:16 pm

Opinion

The Colaberator

Old man Joe and I lived in a nice quiet house on the top of a hill. We were the best of friends ever since ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 12:13 pm

Opinion

Two separate battles

The first battle has been my bladder tumors. The scheduled scraping and cauterization had to be postponed due to too much blood in my bladder. ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, October 20, 2022 8:00 am

Opinion

Please don’t count me out

After six weeks of special chemo, my bladder tumors are back with a vengeance. I’ll be seeing the doctor on Tuesday the 27 to hopefully ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, September 29, 2022 8:00 am

Opinion

The wonder of it all

When I first began relating Special Cases I was working at the FHS shelter. I was there for two reasons, to supplement my retirement and ... Read more