So next time you judge Don’t hold a grudge Because what I view as beauty You write off as faulty

One of my middle school gym teachers had a tattoo on his leg. It was a picture of a dinosaur—or a lizard; I never got a close enough look. Whatever creature it was, it was riding a bicycle, and its tail turned into a woman’s leg wearing a stiletto. This tattoo was the subject of ...

I can’t remember how old I was when I first knew I wanted a tattoo. I also don’t recall anyone who had one. Despite 22-years in the Navy, my father retired without one. He isn’t a fan of them. As a kid, I obsessed over the temporary ones you could get in packs of gum ...

So, you want to get a tattoo? Me too. “A tattoo is a true poetic creation and is always more than meets the eye. As a tattoo is grounded on living skin, so its essence emotes a poignancy unique to the mortal human condition.” – V. Vale  As a heavily tattooed person, I totally understand ...