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1 " He begins to sing to her, very softly, almost not singing at all, just a whisper of a tune. He spins out the tune like it is a tale he is telling her, until he feels her body relax, until he feels her falling into sleep. He sings to let her know he’s there, to stay anchored to the earth, to keep from laughing or crying in amazement that he is lying with Alice in his arms, he sings as if music could keep her alive, as if music could feed her soul, as if music could weave a protective spell around her to survive these days and these weeks and these months and these years, he sings as if he could give her a piece of himself, which will ring inside of her like a bell, like a promise, like hope whenever she needs him; and in his singing, he promises her every single thing he can think of, and more. "
― Laura Harrington , Alice Bliss
2 " She smoothes the front of the dress, looking down at her hands, at her bitten fingernails, at her big feet in the pointy-toes shoes. This is a woman's dress, she thinks, a young woman's dress. It is not a girl's dress. It is solidly on the other side of the line outside of girlhood. It is a dress that says something big in a very quiet way; it is a dress that is talking to Alice right now, a dress that is making her feel possibilities never before considered, the possibility of perfume and pretty and dancing and boys. This dress is who she might be, only more so. "
3 " Dear Alice,Cogitate on this list when you're in the mood, but not too much and not too often....Cultivate gratitude.Think for yourself.Treat all people equally.Respect your body.Don't be afraid to ask questions.Ask for help when you need it.Be your own best friend.Don't be afraid to fail.Do one thing at a time.Learn how to dance.Write thank-you notes.Good manners never go out of style.Treat your family and your friends like gold.Give more than you receive.Aim high "
