Randal Papa, a longtime writer of songs and poems, ventured into storytelling later in life. Inspired one evening at his East Haddam, CT summer home, his reflections, set to the melodies of Boz Scaggs and Santana, spurred the creation of his first story, “Misquamicut.” Initially shared on Facebook, the story received such positive feedback that it encouraged Randal to continue writing. This led to his memoir, a collection of life-changing encounters and cherished memories. Randal’s writings, rich in personal reflection and human connection, aim to resonate deeply with readers as they have with him.