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Goodenough Gismo

This is the classic children's book, Goodenough Gismo, by Richmond I. Kelsey, published in 1948. Nearly unavailable in libraries and the collector's market, it is posted here with love as an "orphan work" so that it may be seen and appreciated -- and perhaps even republished, as it deserves to be. After you read this book, it won't surprise you to learn that Richmond Irwin Kelsey (1905-1987) was an accomplished artist, or that as Dick Kelsey, he was one of the great Disney art directors, breaking your heart with "Pinocchio," "Dumbo," and "Bambi."

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A very angry Nappy Forty has six words for what the destruction and eventual rebuilding of New Orleans will turn out to be:

"a very cruel form of gentrification."

I'm afraid she's right.

She's in Houston and she's also been over to the Astrodome to try to help.

Posted by amba on September 04, 2005 at 11:38 PM | Permalink

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One of my favorite bloggers. I admire her blend of intelligence, feistiness, and sharp wit and I look forward to reading her insights into the changes around Houston in the months ahead.

Two people I've never met but whom I'd most like to have over for lunch (assuming they're both free at the same time): George W. and Nappy 40

Posted by: lmeade | September 05, 2005 at 01:45 AM

Sparks would fly.

Posted by: amba | September 05, 2005 at 02:04 AM

Yeah. You better believe I'd have two big buckets full of disaster contingency action plan ready to go.

Posted by: lmeade | September 05, 2005 at 02:24 AM

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