I love women like Helen Lambin. Confident and attractive and proud of her tattoos. Helen is a perfect example how seniors can still pull off the cool look and attitude. Lambin feels that her tattoos offer her an opportunity to connect with and talk with young people she meets when she’s out in public. The tattoos give people a reason to start a conversation with her. She thinks that her tattoos seem to help young people look at her as more of a person than some old lady with gray hair. It’s like a communication tool which helps bridge the generation gap.
One of the most interesting facts about her work is that she got her very first tattoo just 3 years ago. (And you know how that goes – after the first she was addicted.)
She got her first tattoo to help snap her out of a funk she got into about getting older. She decided to cheer herself up with her first tattoo.
Although she won’t give her age, Lambin has 3 kids in their 40’s and an eighteen year old granddaughter.
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I wrote about this farm almost 3 years ago and the business is still in existence and going strong. I admire the beautiful tattoo work that these artists are laying on these pigs and the pigs seem to be living a good life and are well taken care of. They are the draw and the key to this business.
In Yang Zhen, Beijing artist Wim Delvoye tattoos hogs. Large crowds come out to the farm to observe the colorful tattooed pigs.
The pigs are anesthetized during the process and while they are out a total of 3 artists work on the pig to get as much work accomplished as possible. Delvoye works with 2 co-artists.
Animal rights activists are complaining about the pigs being used for commercial gain at the expense of their suffering. I thought at first this was a little over the top considering the pigs enjoy a fairly good life while the tourists gawk and stare. Each pig has a person taking care of their skin and applying daily moisturizer to keep the tattoo in good shape.
THEN I heard about another aspect of the business which is pretty disgusting in my book. Delvoye offers an “adopt a pig” program. Sounds like a good program until you hear the details.
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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!
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I don’t know if you’ve heard the latest regarding Zodiac signs. It seems the astrological sign you thought represented when you were born and what type of personality was typical, may no longer be the case. Certain dates that used to fall under Aquarius are now Capricorns. Not everyone has changed. 
There’s even a brand new sign called Ophiuchus which has pushed around the other signs. The sun’s relationship to other stars had changed since the first zodiac was created by the Babylonians. This means we’ve been incorrect for quite some time. continue reading
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Celebrity tattoos really have 2 meanings. On one hand, you have celebrities with tattoos. This group is growing all the time and celebrities are more than proud to show off their tattoos when being photographed. There are websites focused on this subject as well as at least one book has been published featuring celebrity tattoos. This has a positive influence for the tattoo industry. Fans of celebrities tend to mimic them. 
They admire them so it makes since. If it’s OK and safe for their heroes to get tattoos , then tattoos are A OK for them. Hell, some fans probably admire some of these people so much they may even get the same tattoo as the person they admire.
Then we have the other side of the coin. Everyday people getting ink that will be a constant reminder of celebrities they admire. Celebrities that hold a special place for them. I can’t say I have that much affection or respect for any celebrity but to each his own.
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I credit the popularity of tattoos partly in due to the tattoo shops who realized the potential of reaching out to mainstream America by bringing the tattoo shops to them. By that I’m referring to the influx of tattoo shops in places like strip malls. Locations that make it easier for people from all walks of life to easily stroll into a shop and take a look around. At one time, tattoo shops were rare and usually located in the sleazier or funkier part of town. Areas of town that many never visit or would have any other reason to be near. The strip malls are more of a suburb sighting and makes tattoo shops more visible and easier to visit. Where I live, there are a few tattoo shops located in strip malls. Smart business. People that are stopping to pick up a few groceries can easily venture in to see what all the excitement is about tattoos. continue reading
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I love women like Helen Lambin. Confident and attractive and proud of her tattoos. Helen is a perfect example how seniors can still pull off the cool look and attitude. Lambin feels that her tattoos offer her an opportunity to connect with and talk with young people she meets when she’s out in public. The tattoos give people a reason to start a conversation with her. She thinks that her tattoos seem to help young people look at her as more of a person than some old lady with gray hair. It’s like a communication tool which helps bridge the generation gap.
