The Adventures of
Randall
The Adventures of
Randall
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Randall
From the humble beginnings of a "one-trick puppy" to the heights of international romance, The Adventures of Randall is a charming "four-legged love story" told from the perspective of its canine hero. Randall's journey begins on a cold winter day when he is adopted by a "New Momma" and a "Food Guy," settling into a suburban life filled with neighborhood friends like Thor and Tallahassee. However, Randall’s life is anything but ordinary; his thirst for adventure leads him into extraordinary situations, from deep-sea scuba diving at Rabbit Hole Reef to a daring, high-stakes bungee jump off the Golden Gate Bridge to fund his dreams.
The heart of the tale beats in Buenos Aires, where Randall falls head-over-paws for Angelita Rosario Morena, a glamorous Argentine cabaret singer with a voice that captures his soul. What follows is a whirlwind quest to bridge the distance between their two worlds, involving a career-ending "enthusiastic surrender" from Angelita and a grand wedding at a beautiful Argentine estancia. Combining humor, danger, and a touching look at the bond between humans and their best friends, this memoir celebrates a life well-lived—one filled with "love dust," daring leaps, and the ultimate reward of living happily ever after.
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About the Author
About the Author
Dogs truly are our best friends.
My first dog was named Sandy. He came to live
with us on a snowy Christmas morning when I was a
wide-eyed four year old. Mom said: “Look under the
chair.” I did, and there, waiting to be discovered, was
my new best friend.
When I was ten we moved out onto State Road 67 into a house next to a giant cornfield. During that year we acquired three dogs. Tootsie was the first. She was a sweet, black and white collie mix. Later on, Whitey and
Stinky showed up. Whitey had been in a terrible fight and had a gaping hole in his neck. We bandaged him up and with love and care he recuperated on his own. When we moved to California, I had to give up my dog family. I wrote the following tearful, farewell poem to Tootsie. I never forgot the first lines:
Farewell Tootsie, old pal; You are a sweet old gal.
Remember how we used to play,
And romp and bark every day?
And how I taught you tricks of all I knew,
You learn very easy, you really do.
A lifetime followed that farewell and during those years more than a dozen dogs came into our family.
Randall is all of those dogs who we came
to dearly love. I hope you will love Randall too.
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