My Vero

St. Ed’s owes explanation for firing of football coach

This is wrong in so many ways. It’s wrong that St. Edward’s School fired its football coach, Bill ...

On Faith

Adults can show younger set that growing up is fun, too

What is adulthood? Some of us mark our transitions to adulthood by a graduation ceremony. Others may recall ...

Bonzo

Bonz says Sandy’s story is one of surviving, thriving

Sandy Darling has the biggest, most druh-MATTICK eyes: black with gold edges. PLUS black eye liner. Anna very ...

Bonzo

Bonz meets petite, purr-sonable Princess Penelope

Except for one parrot, this week’s pet is my teeniest interviewee so far. Princess Penelope Leeland is a ...

On Faith

Shouldering another’s burden can help you feel better

We heard a story about a tribe of Native Americans who lived in Mississippi in the early 1800s. ...

Bonzo

Bonz gets into the spirit at Halloween dog parade

First off: a Great Big Paws Up Woof-Out to my pals who stepped in and did the column ...

On Faith

‘Abide’ may sound archaic, but its meaning endures

Here’s a list of words to consider: verily, twain, forsooth, methinks, anon, quoth, and hither. They are just ...

My Vero

It gets harder to believe Susy Tomassi still alive

All of us want to believe that Susy Tomassi is still alive and out there somewhere. We want ...

On Faith

Don’t obsess over your permanent record … God doesn’t

Do you remember being told as a child that you must never, ever get into trouble in school ...

My Vero

Vero High sets state football record, but can it win a title?

As the expected celebration erupted under the Friday night lights of Fort Pierce’s Lawnwood Stadium, where the Vero ...

Bonzo

Bonzo meets Sira, a seriously sweet ‘Schmutt’

Sira Macomber has it Goin’ ON! Even though she’s only 4, she’s done a lot, an learned a ...

On Faith

Rock on: Face life’s challenges with determination

An ancient story from the Desert Fathers of the early church tells of a time long ago and ...