tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post7132124582331820690..comments2024-03-08T07:03:12.909-05:00Comments on Life at Willow Manor: Tatt, or not?Tess Kincaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-88833550942851826862009-07-26T13:34:12.217-04:002009-07-26T13:34:12.217-04:00I met an elderly woman whose arms were covered wit...I met an elderly woman whose arms were covered with tattoos. She must have had them done when her skin was firm and fresh. Now her "Christ Wept" tatto had stretched like salt water taffy over her flaccid wrinkle biceps.<br />Not at all a pretty sight.Clementinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298877166086971726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-76758608638725693982009-07-24T10:52:55.114-04:002009-07-24T10:52:55.114-04:00Sorry on the late return Willow ;) The reasoning f...Sorry on the late return Willow ;) The reasoning for the star in the first place....I've always loved stars. As early as I could remember. The fact for choosing the nautical star??? The design was "bold" enough but with the "swirls" and shading...gave what I thought, a bit more of a feminine and delicate touch. I wanted more then just the star so my tattoo artist got a little creative with it. I have always been that daughter "finding" her way back home from her adventures...so the nautical star suit myself better then just one with five points ;) <br /><br />I plan on more...they say it can be very addicting, but something to add to this one now. I do not, in any way, do it for the fun of it because basically, it's not fun. Feels like someone is drawing on your worst sunburn and you're paying them to not stop so you have to deal w/it ;) It just brings out a little bit of me for the world to see...and the fact that I am happy w/it is what matters.<br /><br />I am opposed, however, to the younger guys and girls who don't give it a second's thought and just do it. I have quite a few co-workers who adorned their wrists with little Chinese lettering, butterflies, children's names, several items that are "cute" now but I wonder what they will think when they are 30 or 50 years old. I, personally, won't get one unless it is in a spot that can be covered in professional necessity. Not being able to get a decent job because one "needs" to show the world what they think is irresponsible...that's my opinion anyway....:)Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-29278423117782818992009-07-23T23:47:28.852-04:002009-07-23T23:47:28.852-04:00"...loathe and despise tattoos and look down ..."...loathe and despise tattoos and look down on most people that seem to have them." "Inky time capsules of youth and extended adolescence." Puh-lease.<br /><br />Good Grief, what an accepting crowd :-) What people decide to do to, and for, themselves is their own business.<br /><br />I have always been fascinated with tattoos and will eventually get one if I can only decide which design I prefer. I, too, swore I would get one at 50, but couldn't decide. I adore the henna ones as well. So intricate and beautiful.<br /><br />And if I could handle the discomfort I would be the first one to have eyeliner tattoos. A couple of my girlfriends have them and they are thin, beautiful and you would swear they applied it each morning - extremely natural looking. <br /><br />I will send you pics, Willow... decisions, decisions ;-DSuzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684999144031013661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-46084056416155084312009-07-23T22:10:08.017-04:002009-07-23T22:10:08.017-04:00OH, I do think you are right about the fifteen yea...OH, I do think you are right about the fifteen years from now the removal of tattoos will be in GREAT demand!Jill from Killeny Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639521470702814007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-4848121324581223142009-07-23T18:50:09.159-04:002009-07-23T18:50:09.159-04:00at first I though the snap of lena was you!
read...at first I though the snap of lena was you! <br /><br />reading the title before the post, I started thinking you were conducting a poll about whether to tatt or not....<br /><br />I have long thought a simple elegant tattoo would be nice, but one has to pick one's battles and my husband is firmly anti-tat. a tattoo isn't that compelling.<br /><br />I agree completely with respect to ms. jolie.<br /><br />my daughter has some lovely tats - my favorite a small edward gorey style bat on the inside of her wrist to honor one of her totem animals...<br /><br />one would think they could come up with a less expensive, less painful method or removing tattoos.mouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-78879901015297252152009-07-23T17:50:24.058-04:002009-07-23T17:50:24.058-04:00I have no affinity for tattoos but every once in a...I have no affinity for tattoos but every once in a while I see a delicate one that I think is nice. I always wonder what the folks who tat themselves all over or in very public areas are going to do when they get old, wrinkled and those things are just an eyesore. hahaha!California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-46386880149529083572009-07-23T15:28:47.247-04:002009-07-23T15:28:47.247-04:00I love the way some of them look but would not hav...I love the way some of them look but would not have one myself. As someone says earlier, there is a simplicity in skin which is wonderful. Temporary henna tattoes are different and can be lovely.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-11055639048701629452009-07-23T12:33:44.803-04:002009-07-23T12:33:44.803-04:00I'm with you, most tattoos I see are ugly. Eve...I'm with you, most tattoos I see are ugly. Even the nicer looking ones are just another tattoo that the wearer will tire of and cough up the money to get removed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041311396688134418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-16234913715888437852009-07-23T10:24:27.261-04:002009-07-23T10:24:27.261-04:00I love this post!! You are right, Angelina's ...I love this post!! You are right, Angelina's tattoos don't fit her very well, and except for the tiger one on her lower back, all of them are weird. Tattoos aren't for everyone, but it's kind of a family tradition, I got sucked in, and the rest is history... if they have a real, solid meaning behind them, then they aren't so bad. and I bet you could get one yourself someday!! My mom said she would NEVER get one and now she has five. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-65927771146611080232009-07-22T23:32:14.783-04:002009-07-22T23:32:14.783-04:00I'm with you on tattoos. My daughter, the ever...I'm with you on tattoos. My daughter, the ever rebel has endulged herself with one or two mementos after she furned 50. One des lose one's influence...<br />grandson has a family crest..oh,well...at least the youngest g-daughter won't have a bar of them!Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-60740437614196132212009-07-22T17:50:00.973-04:002009-07-22T17:50:00.973-04:00I'd speculate that either removal or a real up...I'd speculate that either removal or a real upsurge in sales of makeup that completely covers tatts up will be big with the geriatric crowd in a few years.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-60066090709481160652009-07-22T17:34:38.036-04:002009-07-22T17:34:38.036-04:00I don't care much for Angelina Jolie, but I di...I don't care much for Angelina Jolie, but I did love that dress! <br />Tattoos are not for me, but I don't mind if others have them. Live and let live!judy in kyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810068743975026564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-84938265727704122712009-07-22T16:32:50.247-04:002009-07-22T16:32:50.247-04:00hi willow, it's a strange thing because being ...hi willow, it's a strange thing because being who and what i am, i am sure that people who know me would be surprised to hear/read me say that i think tattoos mess up the flow of energy through a person's body. when i see tattoos they shatter the flow of a person's skin and muscle form. having said that i absolutely love the henna designs that women have done on their arms and legs. they're beautiful!! have a peaceful evening. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-13014879928243085942009-07-22T14:37:32.834-04:002009-07-22T14:37:32.834-04:00I agree with you! Lena
Headey's tatoo is beau...I agree with you! Lena <br />Headey's tatoo is beautiful and the photo is great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-28045301792220075752009-07-22T13:56:44.190-04:002009-07-22T13:56:44.190-04:00HI WILLOW - well, this morning i posted my tattoos...HI WILLOW - well, this morning i posted my tattoos over at "gypsywomanworld" for all the world to see - well, any of the bloggerworld that cares to see - thought i'd add a touch of wild color even thought mine are all black - i see the discussion continues over here :) <br />have a wonderful day - jeneanGYPSYWOMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042621041213415958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-73074003268476215562009-07-22T13:25:38.516-04:002009-07-22T13:25:38.516-04:00I do so agree about tattooes willow, but then mayb...I do so agree about tattooes willow, but then maybe I am old fashioned. My grand daughter has a kingfisher perched on her arm - maybe if I were young I would be going for one too.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-23596562563307023462009-07-22T12:55:50.329-04:002009-07-22T12:55:50.329-04:00As I get further into my sixth decade I find mysel...As I get further into my sixth decade I find myself more and more attracted to having a small tattoo. So far I have resisted and hopefully the desire will be enough. Neither of my sons have ever expressed a wish for a tattoo, which quite frankly amazed me when they were younger.<br />Each to their own say I.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01097990715636294118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-14627635326318632752009-07-22T12:41:43.719-04:002009-07-22T12:41:43.719-04:00yes!, but I do think some of it is the most wonder...yes!, but I do think some of it is the most wonderful art out there!Jeane Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027843717050683473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-38230498165339430302009-07-22T11:27:19.885-04:002009-07-22T11:27:19.885-04:00Henna tattoos are super
complicated amazing and 2 ...Henna tattoos are super<br />complicated amazing and 2 weeks tops<br />then you can get a new one<br />as I used to in Morocco.<br />I HATE real ones.<br />In the punk days in London (1970's) I saw a man with a tattoo round his neck<br />"Cut along dotted line" .<br />He must be heading for 60 now.<br />Do you think the tattoo is lost in the wrinkles......?Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-50221315874097134542009-07-22T11:18:16.836-04:002009-07-22T11:18:16.836-04:00I love tattoos, but I feel there is a difference b...I love tattoos, but I feel there is a difference between the ones you get for yourself, and the ones you get for other people. Does that make sense? I have three. Etched. One for my children, one for my husband, one ( a simple blue moon and star) for my friend who died last year. All of them are hidden away. <br /><br />I like wrinkles and scars too... like rights of passage or something. Funny...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556206184198452490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-84364016541993496732009-07-22T11:14:20.024-04:002009-07-22T11:14:20.024-04:00Hello Willow,
I'm on the NO side too! Even fo...Hello Willow,<br /><br />I'm on the NO side too! Even for miniscule ones, in a place where no one can see. But those people who are covered in them make me feel nauseous!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-19775422339723907602009-07-22T10:53:40.604-04:002009-07-22T10:53:40.604-04:00I'm very old fashioned in that I loathe and de...I'm very old fashioned in that I loathe and despise tattoos and look down on most people that seem to have them. I know it is silly of me but I think they are so ugly, even the so-called pretty onesFrench Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-80408644197249345122009-07-22T10:05:36.042-04:002009-07-22T10:05:36.042-04:00I worked for seven years running crewboats in the ...I worked for seven years running crewboats in the Louisiana oil patch. Lots of the rig workers were tattooed and many had a girl's name. Out of sheer curiosity over the years I asked those guys, "whatever happened to (insert name here)?" Of the hundreds to whom I posed that question only ONE said "we've been married for 20 years and have four kids."<br /><br />When I see some of these tattooed people I'm reminded of the M*A*S*H episode in which Radar wanted to get a tattoo. Hawkeye posed the question, "Why would anyone want something permanently put something on their body that they wouldn't hang over their mantle piece?"Richardhttp://oldsalt1942.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-43018580534985514012009-07-22T10:04:36.598-04:002009-07-22T10:04:36.598-04:00Ouch! I won't even wear high heels because the...Ouch! I won't even wear high heels because they hurt my feet - I don't think I could endure getting a tattoo (especially since the design I would want would probably be pretty intricate). I operate on the "no pain, be plain" plan of body enhancement...The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-37989459833032032302009-07-22T09:32:27.926-04:002009-07-22T09:32:27.926-04:00When I told my younger son that he'd look good...When I told my younger son that he'd look good with a tattoo he stared at me and said -- "But that's such a cliche -- everybody my age is getting a tattoo. No thanks.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.com