Dreamers in Dream City Book

An engaging book of one page profiles and great photos of interesting Southern Californians over the years. Some of my favorites, Huell Howser, Gene Autry, Ray Bradbury, Walt Disney, Howard Hughes, Dorothy Chandler, Aimee Semple McPherson, Billy Wilder and Helen Hunt Jackson (of Ramona fame). This was timely, since just two weeks ago, I saw the outdoor play "Ramona" out in Hemet for the first time.

I found this book on a feature table at my library. (I think the table was about creative, accomplished people.) I have to say, I really admire my librarians (yes, we have that kind of relationship). They really love their craft and I appreciate their efforts to try to engage readers. If I didn't have a career I enjoy so much, I imagine myself as a librarian with a bun at the nape of my neck, a pencil behind one ear, and my reading glasses on a beaded chain.