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."
I've prayed for both of you.
Mark Daniels
Posted by: Mark Daniels | July 17, 2008 at 08:25 AM
He still looks tough and handsome.
Jeffery Hodges
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Posted by: Horace Jeffery Hodges | July 17, 2008 at 08:48 AM
He's watching you drizzle oil in the fish eggs!
Posted by: Ron | July 17, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Where's his own? I can't see it! Oh, he's holding it!
Posted by: Ruth Anne | July 17, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Well, yes, Ruth Anne, we've all called it our "own." I tend to call it Gorzon, Lord of The Universe myself, but, hey, that's just me...
Posted by: Ron | July 17, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Yeah, it wasn't easy but I resisted demeaning a noble photograph by saying, "If he thinks I'm gonna hold it for him he's got another think coming!"
Posted by: amba | July 17, 2008 at 11:13 AM
After 35 years, that look still scares the shit out of me.
Posted by: David | July 17, 2008 at 03:02 PM
I can believe that, David! Glad both of you are doing OK, amba.
Posted by: RW Rogers | July 17, 2008 at 04:14 PM
He's got like 30 years on me and rides a wheelchair and I still maintain he could take me down in about 3 seconds.
Posted by: michael Reynolds | July 17, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Yeah, well, he'll never take Annie down. She's tougher than the whole bunch of us (if you know what I mean by... tough.)
Posted by: Meade | July 17, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Meade, that toughness is at the center of Annie's considerable charm!
Posted by: Ron | July 17, 2008 at 08:22 PM
What a fabulous, fascinating face! I wish I knew him.
Posted by: Lynne | July 17, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Upon further study, I notice how one eyebrow goes up...the other down! Kind of an infinity sign, cut in half lengthwise...
Makes him look like he needs a question mark thought balloon!
"What tha!?!"
Posted by: Ron | July 18, 2008 at 07:46 AM
drip.drip.
...drip, drip...
drip.
Posted by: reader_iam | July 19, 2008 at 04:03 AM
I'm pretty sure I suck for posting my previous comment.
But maybe not, at least not so much, for thinking it.
Posted by: reader_iam | July 19, 2008 at 04:10 AM
Ron: So true.
reader: No no, it's time for coffee. I'd rather have it perq'ed but thanks.
Posted by: Meade | July 19, 2008 at 06:39 AM
You know- in this world it's so hard to find a true soulmate. Amba, you and J are good for e/other. You are both stronger for the union.
Posted by: karen | July 20, 2008 at 12:58 PM