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Today I started working on some stories for The LLAMA Today :). I'm pretty excited about one of the features I'm writing, which is about tattoo artists and how they become the stars of people's memories.

Some people may get tattoos just for decoration, but every time I've talked to someone with a tattoo, there is always some significance. My newest tattoo, for instance, reminds me of a part of a poem called “Desiderata” by Max Ehrmann which says “You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and stars. You have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”

Others get tattoos to remind them of their children or loved ones who have passed away. Tattoos are a very romantic idea to me – sometimes life's lessons are so important you have to keep them with you at all times.

If you have an interesting story about your tattoo, I'd sure love to hear it.

Also, if you haven't checked it out yet, you should stop by The LLAMA Today. This Web site and weekly newsletter encourages local artists to change the world through their work. It also encourages people to get involved in the West Texas art community, so dust off that easel, grab some pens, fire up that kiln and visit the site for some inspiration.