I like blogs that have questions that make you think. Recently over at Joey's Pad, a question was: What inspirational tattoo do you have or would you have?
Actually, I have tattoos, but none are inspirational. When I turned 50, I had my eye makeup tattooed on...Top and bottom eyeliner and a really light smudge of green-blue shadow above the top liner. Sometimes I even have my eyelashes dyed dark brown and then I'm virtually wash and wear!
My answer to the question about inspirational tattoos was that I would pick Ashes Than Dust which is part of the credo of legendary writer, Jack London...
I would rather be ashes than dust!
I would rather that my spark should burn out
in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot.
I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom
of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.
The function of man is to live, not to exist.
I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them.
I shall use my time.
I grew up very close to London's ranch in the hills of Sonoma Valley in California. I spent a lot of time roaming his property, which is an historic park, and touring the house his wife built to house all of their travel mementos.
I'm going to continue Joey's question here: How about you? What inspirational tattoo do you have or would you wear?
Thanks for dropping by!
No tatts for me - but I have considered the brows!
ReplyDeleteAwesome. I have tattoos,but nothing inspirational, just reminders of someone I had fell in love with and had to walk out on....it reminded that I never wanted to be in love again...with love Janice. P.s i left the how to make the sweet potatoes sorry it took so long for something so simple..
ReplyDeleteYour post is a great way to start my day. I'm remembering when I once spent all my money on a Jack London book because the dog on the cover looked like our dog. I hadn’t heard of Jack London or Call of the Wild, but I loved to read (I come from a long line of librarians) and it was the first time an author somehow spoke to my soul.
ReplyDeleteBut I have no tattoos - If I were to get one, it probably wouldn't be inspirational, but would be one I saw on the internet, a woman had a paw print on the bottom of her big toe.
People who see your comment should know how you devote your life to rescuing and loving the dogs who find themselves homeless through no fault of their own. Kim, I love the paw print on the bottom of the toe! Some times you don't need words to inspire. My 8 year old grandson just watched Call of the Wild with his mom. She said they both agreed to fast forward through the dog fight scenes as it was breaking his heart.
DeleteHi Sugar! My late beloved and I visited Jack London's place when we were in Sonoma years ago. We were amazed, and really loved our visit there.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any tattoos, and know I'd never get one. Although your eye liner tattoo sounds so helpful!
I just read about your ordeal in your previous post. Oh my goodness, you poor thing! I know you're glad that that is over and done with. Bless you!
Thanks for the sympathy Kittie, but it was really my husband who suffered the most, stoically I might add. The eyeliner used to slide right off when I turned 50. It really has helped. I went to a Lancome counter early one morning without makeup to buy some mascara. The salesperson said she wanted to take my makeup off for me. I told her I didn't have any on. She said yes you do and laughed. I had forgotten all about the tattoos and when I told her it wasn't makeup, she got a magnifying glass to see it up close. She thought for sure it was makeup.
DeleteI am afraid that I am tattoo free and if I don't want my sweet father to raise from the grave and give me a good tongue lashing, I'll stay that way. He had a tattoo and always said that he wish he hadn't.
ReplyDeleteNow to your question, if I did this would be it; Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me. This verse has saved me from giving up many, many times in my life :)
have a sweet day.
Connie :)
That is my life verse!! : )
DeleteI have no tattoos, but I have been thinking about that eyeliner one. I am tired of the makeup process every day...smart girl!
ReplyDeleteKim, when I got home Wild Bill was pacing the floor and when he saw me, he breathed a sigh of relief. He said he was happy I hadn't done it. I said, no I did. I asked him what he had expected and he said "I thought you were going to get them thar butterfly wings coming out!"
DeleteI'm not sure I'd wear a tattoo. But I'd gladly support many inspirational quotes including my motto, "Fully expect the universe to cooperate."
ReplyDeleteLove that one Jeanie! My favorite book to give away is "The Power Of Your Subconscious Mind" from the 1970's. It's a great book and changes people's minds for the better every time. You get the life you believe you deserve, it's as simple as that.
DeleteNo tattoos for me, not a fan. Though my son has many of them. One on his arm is a lighthouse. Said it was for me, because I am his beacon of light in this world. An anchor on his other arm for his dad.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's so sweet! Love it. My dad was in the Navy and had a heart with my mother and his name in it. They were married when he was 19 and she was 16. He was leaving for WWII. They divorced in 1954, but he would not remove the tattoo. He died with it at age 69. He loved her all his life, but I believe they were just too young.
DeleteHey thanks for the shout out. I'm travelling at the moment, in fact I'm sitting in an airport right now, so I'll come back to this post when I'm not waiting for a plane!
ReplyDeleteI admire Jack London as well. But not enough to get a tattoo ;-)
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
I don't have a tattoo, but I sure like your idea of having the eyeliner done. That's neat. I had not idea you could do that.
ReplyDeleteI have a Phoenix feather for my stillborn daughter, Phoenix. I have a moon and forever young tattoo to honor my relationship with my best friend, Gina, and I have matching Gallifrey symbol tattoos with my husband because like Gallifrey, our marriage stands (doctor who reference). I really want a hummingbird with a banner that says "love you just the same" as a memorial to my friend Jason, because I have been seeing hummingbirds ever since he died and that is what he would always say when I apologized for whatever bitchy thing I had done.
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