Small moments from Gus’s world
A guardian’s work
is never quite done.
A little heavenly exasperation, a lot of affection. A growing collection to enjoy—and pass to someone who would understand.
Know a family like this?
That is where Gus’s humor begins: an ordinary idea, an adventurous family, and the guardian who can see the trouble coming.
These moments preserve existing website Gus-isms and short passages from the author’s manuscript. For a longer introduction, start with the sample.
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Newest illustrated entries first. Publication dates show when each entry joined this collection; original quotations retain their source attribution.
One more story
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“Heaven gave me wings. The children gave me one more bedtime story. Six times.”
Gus · Original Gus-ism by Andrew Richards
Still in the driveway
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“I asked Heaven for patience. The children asked if we were there yet. We were still in the driveway.”
Gus · Original Gus-ism by Andrew Richards
The sound of a plan
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“When the children whisper, parents hear peace. I hear a planning meeting.”
Gus · Original Gus-ism by Andrew RichardsThe speed of impact
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“Children think guardian angels stop danger. Most days we just reduce the speed of impact.”
Gus-ism from the original Gus website.
Faith and a fast tackle
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“Some miracles happen because of faith. Others happen because your guardian angel tackled a child before the gasoline met the bonfire.”
Gus-ism from the original Gus website.
A little common sense
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“God created guardian angels because apparently “common sense” wasn’t going to be enough.”
Gus-ism from the original Gus website.
Rough landing
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“Well… that could’ve gone better.”
Gus · Opening manuscript, Chapter 1.
Already being ignored
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“Unbelievable. I’ve been a guardian angel for three minutes, and I’m already being ignored.”
Gus · Author’s manuscript, Chapter 1.
Introductions, finally
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“Hi. My name’s Augustus—Gus for short. Guardian Angel.”
Gus · Author’s manuscript, Chapter 1.