It’s that time of year when people are flocking to the tattoo parlors to make a big and expensive mistake. I hate to be the sound of doom here but it is NEVER a good idea to get your lover’s name tattooed on your body. The statistics are there. Over fifty percent of marriages end in divorce at some point. You can just imagine the chances of a non marital relationship surviving.
Never the less, tattoo parlors report a brisk business this time of year – people just don’t pay attention to the facts and feel their relationship is the exception to the rule.
I know – gloom and doom when I should be speaking of love and romance. I’m just a realist – buy some flowers or candy – some sexy lingerie – but don’t get someone’s name tattooed on your body. There’s no reason for it and chances are you’ll be spending some hefty change on some form of tattoo removal before you know it. I’m just trying to save you the grief and cash. Happy Valentine’s Day! And stay away from the tattoo parlor tomorrow!
My local paper printed a story yesterday that should give you a chuckle to start out your week – a man who allegedly flashed a gun during an armed carjacking also flashed something that helped police track him down – his name. The victim saw “Vallez” tattooed across the thief’s abdomen. 
