Nice article! I think you should search your own writings for new ink inspiration. You're much more profound than your parents. Or how about one word that has history and meaning: "Elise".
For me, pain has been the disincentive for more than a tattoo. I passed out when I got my ear pierced and too painful to get the second one done. Childbirth is painful. I opted to forgo that and enjoy life as an auntie. But I do love ink on others and your story of mother-daughter tats is joyful (no pain no gain).
Great story and a nice shared experience w your daughter. I got my first tattoo not long after I started seeing my longtime girlfriend, then wife. I’ve gotten more since then now that I’m single again and have been my mother’s caretaker for four years (she died a couple of months ago) I’ve been trying to decide on a new tattoo to commemorate this transitional time in my life at 67 years. Your story has me wanting to write more about my tattoos and their significance in various milestones in my life.
Good idea to write about them because they each have their own stories. You might check out Nan Tepper’s tattoo post that will be published on Wednesday.
When I turned 60 I decided to celebrare by getting a tattoo on my right arm with the words, "Faith not Fear." It was a reminder to myself that The Universe has my back and wants the best for me. It will all work out. I've been in the company of people who speak negatively about folks who get inked -- not realizing that I had one. Fortunately, I'm old enough not to care because looking at it makes me so happy. Congratulations to you and your daughter!
I love this!💖
Thanks Morgan!
Nice article! I think you should search your own writings for new ink inspiration. You're much more profound than your parents. Or how about one word that has history and meaning: "Elise".
Thanks, I like that idea!
Oops..."Elyse".
Great story! Though not a peep about the pain?
Good point Jill, I think I need to do a slight edit.
For me, pain has been the disincentive for more than a tattoo. I passed out when I got my ear pierced and too painful to get the second one done. Childbirth is painful. I opted to forgo that and enjoy life as an auntie. But I do love ink on others and your story of mother-daughter tats is joyful (no pain no gain).
I have been thinking of 2 tattoos recently. We’ll have to talk when I see you!
Sounds good, see you soon!
Beautiful! This made me cry. So sweet that you did this with your girl!
Thanks Nan, and thanks so much for the inspiration!
This story lifted my heart with the simple sentiments that matter so deeply.
Thank you for reading and the kind words Cindy.
Great story and a nice shared experience w your daughter. I got my first tattoo not long after I started seeing my longtime girlfriend, then wife. I’ve gotten more since then now that I’m single again and have been my mother’s caretaker for four years (she died a couple of months ago) I’ve been trying to decide on a new tattoo to commemorate this transitional time in my life at 67 years. Your story has me wanting to write more about my tattoos and their significance in various milestones in my life.
Good idea to write about them because they each have their own stories. You might check out Nan Tepper’s tattoo post that will be published on Wednesday.
When I turned 60 I decided to celebrare by getting a tattoo on my right arm with the words, "Faith not Fear." It was a reminder to myself that The Universe has my back and wants the best for me. It will all work out. I've been in the company of people who speak negatively about folks who get inked -- not realizing that I had one. Fortunately, I'm old enough not to care because looking at it makes me so happy. Congratulations to you and your daughter!
Thank you and good for you Kaarin! We’re past the age of worrying about what other people think.
Thank you for sharing your mother-daughter tattoo story! I shared about my first tattoo, but my second was with my daughter.