Andrea Alban Gosline's Blog

• Don't Clique Here

  August 26, 2009

  •  When I was nine, my body was taller, my legs were fatter, my hair was frizzier, and my chest more developed, than the petite, lean, shiny-haired pack of girls I watched in the school yard. I stood on the outside looking in. I sat on a different bench at lunchtime. I remember the sting of being different, of rejection and isolation.  My daughter, Lily, now the same age, yearns for a best ...
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• Blessing for the mother

  July 28, 2009

  • Blessing for the MothersAnticipate the joy of life as a mother. Flourish with the gifts your children bring.Nurture yourself, too, as you care for your loved ones. Show your children the way of wonder. Voice your thoughts in kindness and clarity. Stand tall for your children, family, and community.Listen deeply with compassion. Envision a good life and a welcoming world. Embrace your ...
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• Letters from my book buddies

  January 15, 2009

  • I read THE HAPPINESS TREE and JANUARY'S CHILD to the third grade class at Sanchez Elementary School this past June. My book buddy, Luis, was proud to stand by my side and assist me in passing out my gift of a new book to each of his classmates, many of whom rarely shelve a new book in their libraries at home. I am grateful that I have the opportunity to balance the solitude of writing at my desk ...
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