Opinion
Answering a prayer
Last week I stopped at the vet to take care of some unfinished business. My heart wasn’t in it because of physical and personal reasons; ...
Leonard Rizzo, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Opinion
Be careful with God’s gifts
Before I tell the two stories that brought about this week’s tale, I wish to go over some personal items that sort of keep me ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:48 am
Opinion
My final visit with old friends
Many years ago, Pat Viera adopted the first one of Lennie’s kids. Beautiful Mandy was an 8-month-old Husky Shepherd mix. At that time, Pat’s husband ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 12:37 pm
Opinion
Much to talk about
First of all, my bladder tumors are back. I’ll be having them removed on June 2. This is my fifth such procedure. I’m not in ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, May 26, 2022 8:00 am
Opinion
Picking up the pieces
I often receive letters from those who support me and why they do. Today, I’d like to share some excerpts of a recent letter that ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, May 12, 2022 9:40 am
Opinion
Sweet memories
It has been a hectic week for me and my household. First, I’ve been without my car for about a week waiting for a new ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 10:49 am
Opinion
A visit and a visitor
I took a week off during Holy Week to devote my time to the Lord. I have much to be thankful for but Easter wee ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, April 21, 2022 10:36 am
Opinion
Tongue and cheek
I’m often asked about the animals that are helped in my tales. For instance, Charlie, the little Shepherd mix pup that was found in a ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 12:06 pm
Opinion
The heart of a lion
Last week in “Affairs of the heart”, I began telling you some of Charlie’s story and I promised photos when they arrived. It all ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 3:21 pm
Opinion
Affairs of the heart
There were two very Special Cases for me this week. The first was Cleo, an animal I’d helped before a few years ago. The son ...