The K9 Charlie Chronicles

By Melissa Moore-Randall

The cold, hard winter is finally behind us! After a rainy spring, I can finally say I see sunshine on a cloudy day. After endless raindrops — I mean all pooches like puddles, but seriously — summer has finally arrived! I am beach body ready … well I could lose a few pounds according to my Dad. But enough about my weight!

In February, I celebrated my second birthday! I was overwhelmed with the treats, toys and love I got for my big day. March came and it was Read Across America Day! I was a “Dog in the Hat.” I was pretty busy reading with my Dad at our schools. Just call me Dr. Charlie Seuss! I was also a guest at the Hill School for their Career Day! Many of them were dressed up like police officers and looked like mini versions of Dad. No K9s like me? Imagine there are no dogs allowed in school! How dare they!

One of my favorite events was when I joined the community to show support for a special boy. Paul Baglio, who is the bravest human boy I have ever met, is battling a terrible disease called cancer. They had a really cool party for him, and over 250 people attended! It was a great night for Paul.

Dad played basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters! I have to say he has some skills. I would not say mad skills, but he did ok for a short guy! He needs to work on his free throws because free throws win games! I hung out with this really cool guy named Leon Powe, Jr. He used to play for the Boston Celtics and won the championship in 2008! He was super tall … 6’8″! I wonder how tall that is in dog feet?

As the school year winded down, I was busy at the RHS graduation and proms, moving on ceremonies and field days. I am always the VIP. Speaking of being a VIP, I was a special guest at the State House. This is a really fancy building with a shiny gold top and really slippery floors. Some very important people work there, including State Representative Jessica Giannino and Jeff Turco! However, no one was more popular than yours truly that day!

I am ready to unwind and recharge and spend time with my family, including my new baby brother. Yes … I am a BIG BROTHER! Stay cool, stay safe and enjoy summer!

To learn more about me and my adventures, you can follow me on Instagram: @charlie_reverepd.