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No time to mourn

On the Wednesday after I said goodbye to Jewel, Soldier was brought into Landrum Vet to be put to sleep. His tumor had doubled in ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, August 11, 2016 10:00 pm

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God only lends them to us

I have once again been riding the emotional roller coaster that is familiar territory for what I do. Besides my fight for Soldier, who is ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, August 4, 2016 10:00 pm

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The beast within

From the beginning of time, man has found a way or an excuse to maim, kill or murder.  The only thing different in today’s world ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, July 28, 2016 10:00 pm

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Soldiering On: The Soldier saga continues

Last week I repeated some of my early dealings with Soldier, one of Uncle Lennie’s favorite kids. I wished to enlighten some of my newer ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:00 pm

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The story of Soldier

Editor’s Note: Today’s column may be new to some readers, or fondly remembered by others. It has been three years since we first ran this ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, July 14, 2016 10:00 pm

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Will we ever learn?

On page 16 of my book “A Voice in the Hills” there is a poem called “Endless Cats.” It was written at the same time ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, July 7, 2016 10:00 pm

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Here we go again

While visiting Landrum Vet on a different matter, I ran into a cute little 1 ½ year old female Boxer.   “She’s adorable,” I told ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, June 30, 2016 10:00 pm

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Affairs of the heart

Forgive me for missing last week’s column. Elaine and I have been busy with doctors, but know this, my kids never get cheated. I’ve often ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, June 23, 2016 10:00 pm

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Easing the pain

About a month and a half ago I was visiting a friend when I noticed a little squirrel attempting to cross the road in front ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, June 9, 2016 10:00 pm

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Touching all the bases

It’s been a real hectic week for me. First of all, my dear wife Elaine broke her kneecap in five places. I didn’t know a ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, June 2, 2016 10:00 pm

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