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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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Jacques has been quite witty lately, making me crack up or do a double-take -- mostly intentionally.

A few days ago I tried to persuade him to go outdoors when he didn't want to. "It's beautiful out," I coaxed.

He looked at me haughtily and said, "I have inner beauty."

Today again I suggested going out, and though not much of a nature boy, this time he was up for it. I said I might bring along part of yesterday's paper, and I asked if he wanted me to bring something for him to read.

"I'll read the sky," he said.

We were sitting there in the late afternoon, watching squirrels, and he asked me seriously whether the squirrel belonged to the dragon family.

Best two out of three.

Posted by amba on November 12, 2007 at 08:32 PM | Permalink

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I like his style ;-).

In RE" "whether the squirrel belonged to the dragon family:" How odd. I've been reading a collection of columns by British humorist Alan Coren and the one just finished a few minutes ago was a good piece about squirrels.

Posted by: Randy (Internet Ronin) | November 12, 2007 at 10:42 PM