AmbivaBlog: Why Ganesha is the God of Caregivers

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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Why Ganesha is the God of Caregivers

(And probably mothers, too:)

1. You routinely use your nose as a tool of your trade. It is an invaluable source of information about what needs doing, applying, removing.

2. If you're doing it alone, there are many occasions on which you could really, really use a third hand. Many occasions to reproach the Intelligent Designer for that omission.

3. The obvious solution: