by Tania Runyan Last weekend the "if-I-were-to-get-a-tattoo" topic came up again, this time among members of the church worship team, many of whom sport whirling trinitarian symbols on their biceps. "I keep having this conversation," I say, scooting forward in my chair, already feeling younger and edgier for even addressing the subject. "Maybe one of … Continue reading Invisibly Close: Why I Won’t Get a Tattoo
by Patricia Bruininks On my right shoulder blade. At the Missing Piece studio. These are two answers to the question, “Where did you get it?”, which is often asked after someone learns that I have a tattoo. The word ubuntu surrounded by three flowers shaded with orange … Continue reading Writer’s Ink: Ubuntu
by Emily Dufault My first, or maybe second, tattoo; I’m not quite sure. Softly flowing letters, paz, the Spanish word for peace, a little dove adorning its side. Four years ago, when I first starting dreaming of this particular tattoo, I was living in Central America. My life that year was a jumble of Spanish … Continue reading Writers’ Ink: “Peace, beaver”
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