I have a tattoo secret to tell you (and it’s a two-parter) The first part is that my secret isn’t really “dirty” – that was just a ploy to get you to read this post (gotcha you bad boy/girl!). The second part is that I really hate getting tattooed. OK there I said it. The Tattoo Tourist […]
How to Act at a Tattoo Shop
Well kids it’s sweater weather again which means it’s a great time of year to get tattooed. Why now you ask? Wellll if you ever got a tattoo in the dead of summer you may have had a hard time keeping out of the sun and staying out of the water (both of which are […]
5 Tattoo Blogs Worth Reading
I know what your thinking. Your thinking, “Why the hell did Google send me here when all I wanted to see was pictures of Margot Robbie naked?!” You may also be thinking about eating a delicious donut for breakfast…if so I salute you. And maybe…just maybe you might like to find out about some cool […]
10 Myths About Tattooed Women
I don’t re-post my old articles that often but I thought this might serve as a refresher course for those folks out there who have loved ones and/or family that hate their tattoos. Why do some moms get so bent out of shape about our ink? Maybe they are buying into to some of […]
My Mother Hates My Tattoos
My mother is having a very bad year. My father passed away suddenly last march and now my mom is dealing with a cross country move to come live next door to me in California. Life is tough for her right now but my mom is a tough woman and I know she will make […]
SuicideGirls – Still Crazy Sexy After All These Years
Who are The SuicideGirls? Well here is what they are NOT; The SuicideGirls do not have a death wish* The SuicideGirls are not a sex cult The SuicideGirls are not porn stars The SuicideGirls are not your average girl next door but they may actually be your next door neighbor. * the term “suicide girl” […]
Get Ready for P.Ink Day 2015
In my mind when it’s August it’s already Autumn and that means October and October means Halloween, Pumpkin Spice…everything and P.Ink Day. What is P.Ink Day? It is a labor of love across the United States where generous tattoo artists and volunteers collaborate to help heal a handful of women who have had breast surgery. […]
My Tattoo Blog is Winning!
My Tattoo Blog Journey Thus Far Having a blog is a bit like owning a Zebra. It sounds like it would be wicked cool and it is super fun to brag to people about it and show them pictures on your phone and be all, “Yep…that’s my Zebra – Boo-Yah!” but in reality when you […]
Tattoos and Rock and Roll
Tattoos and Rock and Roll – Two Great Tastes That Go Great Together Yesterday I stood in line for ice cream at an adorable shop on the tiny perfect town square in a quaint little tourist town near where I live. While contemplating my creamy choices I noticed something kind of funny. 4 out of the […]
Foreign Language Tattoos Gone Wrong !
Tattoos featuring words, saying and quotes are popular. Insanely popular and no sign of the trend slowing. The amount of people quoting not just phrases but entire paragraphs and yes…even pages from favorite books is astounding. And then there are the foreign language tattoos. Why not add a bit of mystique and spice to your […]