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Pretties by Scott Westerfield is the second book in a series of 4. I bought these for a friend's daughter and have ended up borrowing them as they are really good.
The basic premise is that at age 16 all humans go through this operation that makes them all "pretty". There are several stages of pretty and the first book is about Tally trying to decide whether to become pretty like everyone else or runaway. This sequel is about what happens once she has become pretty.
I really loved it and I also think this series is sending quite a positive message to young adults who all think they need to look like size zero models etc.
You can read all about my adventures with Pretty Ditty Aprons pattern by Jamie Christina at mossalyn.blogspot.com
The photo du jour. I don't know for sure what these are... I just know that they're pretty, and excellent photographic subjects.
On campus at the University of Notre Dame.
Flower Chorus
O such a commotion under the ground
When March called,"Ho there! ho!"
Such spreading of rootlets far and wide,
Such whisperings to and fro!
"Are you ready?" the Snowdrop asked,
" 'Tis time to start , you know."
"Almost, my dear! the Scilla replied,
"I'll follow as soon as you go."
Then "Ha! ha! ha!" a chorus came
Of laughter sweet and low,
From millions of flowers under the ground,
Yes, millions beginning to grow.
"I'll promise my blossoms," the Crocus said,
"When I hear the blackbird sing."
And straight thereafter Narcissus cried,
"My silver and gold I'll bring."
"And ere they are dulled," another spoke,
"The Hyacinth bells shall ring."
But the Violet only murmured , "I'm here,"
And sweet grew the air of Spring.
O the pretty brave things, thro' the coldest days
Imprisoned in the walls of brown,
They never lost heart tho' the blast shrieked loud,
And the sleet and the hail came down;
But patiently each wrought her wonderful dress,
Or fashioned her beautiful crown,
And now they are coming to lighten the world
Still shadowed by winter's frown.
And well may they cheerily laugh "Ha! ha!"
In laughter sweet and low,
The millions of flowers under the ground,
Yes, millions beginning to grow.
~ Ralph W. Emerson