The women's lib movement has found a home in spoken word performances, and some incredibly talented feminist and/or lesbian poets have emerged over the past decade.
So, you want to get a tattoo, but you don't know what you want it to look like. Here are some ideas for you to consider.
Did you know that after raising children, bringing up a puppy can be one of the most joyful, rewarding experiences? However, there are important things to keep in mind while rearing them. Learn what to expect when bringing a new puppy home.
Travelers obeyed the stars long before there were maps or GPS devices; a star guided the Three Kings to Bethlehem, helped navigators plot their course. I spent many hours of my childhood gazing at the stars, so maybe this is why I ended up with 13 star tattoos.
If you're looking to honor your dog that has passed away, there are many ways to memorialize your beloved pet. Here you can find a ton of different and creative ways to ink a pet memorial tattoo.
Some Christians argue that it is against the word of the Lord to carve anything into your flesh; other Christians say, "Why not? Why not go crazy for God?" Instead of having to find a Bible, why not just tattoo a quote you like somewhere on your skin.
This article will look at tattoos that have designs inspired by the works of Kurt Vonnegut.
If you and your significant other are thinking about getting matching couples tattoos, but are hesitating because you're wondering, "What if we're not together in the future?", then I encourage you to focus solely on how you feel today. It's 2011...
Is there a dark dot of gray skin around your piercing? Does the piercing hole look dirty when it's clean? This is known as "argyria." Learn what causes it and what you can do to fix it.
From Peanut Island to Clematis Street, Palm Beach has lots of great places to go on a date. Here are some fun and romantic ideas for your next date night.
There are many things to consider when deciding on a literary tattoo. Read on to learn more about what to think about when getting this kind of tattoo.
This article looks at tattoo designs with quotes from books.
This article will take a look at body art inspired by the "Harry Potter" franchise, including a cool Deathly Hallows tattoo, Death Eater tattoos, and a variety of Harry Potter quote tattoos.
Growing up in the 80s, we definitely didn't have the technology and plethora of options that kids have today. Some of my best memories are of playing in a box. The cartoons of this time were like none other.
This article will take a look at tattoos that have designs from "The Neverending Story."
A tattoo can represent a new beginning. The phoenix, the butterfly, the never-ending worm ouroboros, and the robin symbolize change and growth.
Ambigram tattoo designs, ideas, and inspiration (including ways to make your very own)!
The most beautiful thing I've ever seen entered my vision years ago when I came across a photograph of a girl who had tattooed a Corinthians verse down the entire length of her back. Read on for more Hebrew Christian tattoos and Bible verse tattoos.
Japanese tattoos can be used to simply describe a tattoo that employs Japanese images. Read on to see some great tattoo ideas!
I've been through a normal amount of pain in my life: the pain of sickness, the pain of addiction, the pain of loss, love, disappointment, and regret. Read on to see some great quote ideas for tattoos.
Love. The most powerful drug of all. Who in this world cannot say that at some time or other they've heard a beautiful song with a slow, rolling intensity that builds to a soaring crescendo and contains inspiring lyrics that tout the pain of loss or the joy of love?
This article will look at tattoos inspired by Tim Burton's poetry and movies, like "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Edward Scissorhands," and more.
A true born and bred Jersey girl has an attitude that is unparalleled: open-minded, down to earth, and cool as hell (yes, I'm being biased). Is it any wonder that we want to tattoo our Jersey pride permanently on our skin?
The people showcased in this hub did not hesitate; they, too, thought it best to honor someone's memory with a signature tattoo. Some proudly wear their mother's signature or the signature of a friend who died young. Others chose to get the signature of a celebrity they admired, or a famous artist...
Considering a gargoyle tattoo? Learn more about the history, meaning, and design options for this tattoo, and view lots of photos.
A look at tattoo designs for the Pisces zodiac sign.
This article will take a closer look at Taurus, the second sign in the astrological zodiac, represented by the symbol of a bull, for the purpose of helping provide design inspiration for those looking to get a Taurus tattoo.
This article explores great piercing ideas and includes useful tips for deciding whether or not to get a neck piercing.
This article explores great ideas for quote tattoos regarding religion, god, and faith.
Sleep paralysis is a fairly common condition characterized by either partial or total paralysis of muscles. It occurs upon awakening from sleep or falling asleep, and can be quite frightening.
After writing over two dozen hubs on tattoo ideas that showcased pictures as the majority of the content, I started noticing that a large portion of the comments were from people asking for ideas on what to say, not so much on how to say it. Like...
After writing over two dozen hubs on tattoo ideas that showcased pictures as the majority of the content, I started noticing that a large portion of the comments were from people asking for ideas on what to say, not so much on how to say it. Like...
Here are quotes about dreams and belief if you're looking for a text tattoo. Get inspiration from Gandhi, Edgar Allan Poe, Eleanor Roosevelt, and more.
A collection of short, yet meaningful quotes that make for great tattoo ideas.
After writing over two dozen articles on tattoo ideas that showcased pictures as the majority of the content, I started noticing that a large portion of the comments were from people asking for ideas on what to say, not so much on how to say it. Like...
They say what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger—and stranger. If that's true, wouldn't you want a permanent reminder? This article discusses strength tattoos and tattoo quotes that reflect endurance, courage, and survival.
A look at tattoo ideas for breast cancer awareness.
Memorial tattoos are a healthy way of expressing love, loyalty, and honor to the memory of loved ones you have lost. This article includes design options and photos of tattoos honoring parents, children, grandparents, and even beloved pets.
Welcome all to the eagerly awaited follow-up to the notorious "Really Bad Quality Tattoos". At it's height, that hub was receiving in excess of 5,000 hits per day and fielding dozens of comments, both good and bad. The good comments said something...
A comprehensive guide to unique, original, eccentric, and all-around "funky" attire. You can buy cool clothes at a number of online shops, including Free People and Phix.
My very first scrapbooking area consisted of two sofa tables purchased from Ikea for $20 each, and a bunch of stackable plastic bins. I threw everything into one bin or another, trying to maintain some semblance of organization but it usually failed...
The title of this hub suggests that I am calling the validity of John Edward's mediumship into question. From a journalistic standpoint, indeed I am. I want to examine all available evidence and present an argument both for and against his psychic...
Unlike the majority of straight couples, lesbian couples who are thinking about starting a family are not going to have the easiest time of it. Unlike straight women, they don't have a built-in sperm donor in the form of a husband or boyfriend who...
Tattoo inspiration can come from a number of places. Here are a few options to get your ideas flowing, from "The Giving Tree" to Bible versus, to songs and movies, and others.
Thinking of having your favorite artist's most famous painting tattooed on your arm? Here are all the things you'll want to know first, including ideas, copyright info, and more.
Everybody has a different idea of what's considered lucky. Traditional symbols of luck and good fortune include the horseshoe, a rabbit's foot, the number seven, a four-leaf clover, diamonds, and dice.
The works of graffiti artist only known as Bansky (an anonymous Englishman whose real name may be Robert Banks) first began popping up on city walls in England in the late 1990s. Read on to learn more.
My girlfriend's sister gave birth last year to a beautiful baby girl and named her Katherine in honor of a late aunt. The baby's nickname, however, also in honor of that relative, is Kitty. From day one, even before she was born, the cartoon...
This article contains useful information to aid you in selecting an appropriate mattress based on your body type.
This article offers ideas for those looking to get tattoos of sparrows or swallows. Learn how to tell the difference between these two birds and what each bird might symbolize.
I became addicted to "The Sims" computer games way back in the 90's when "SimCity" made you the mayor and charged you with building roads, developing communities, and putting out fires from a bird's eye point of view. The makers at Electronic Arts...
Unlike a traditional nose or lip piercing, a surface piercing has both holes (entrance and exit) on the same side. This enables large, flat spaces of skin (arm, leg or sternum) to be pierced. Read on to see great examples of surface piercings.
The birth of a child is an important event, one that might deserve a tattoo for remembrance and celebration. Here you'll find many examples for inspiration, including grandkids tattoo ideas and more general kids name tattoo ideas.
Get some ideas for an Elvish tattoo.
One unremarkable day at my former place of employment, I was helping a member pick out furniture for his living room when I noticed a small tattoo on his inner wrist. This gentleman was a very clean cut, suit-and-tie kind of guy, classic style, with...
Want to do something different for your wedding rings? This article explores great ideas for ring finger tattoos.
A look at some of Angelina Jolie's tattoos.
We only have one pair of lips, but lip piercings actually fall into eight separate categories. Here's a look at all the cool different ways you can pierce your lips.
Greek is one of the oldest languages in the world, spoken in Europe since the year 2000 BC. The language makes for some gorgeous tattoos.
So, you want a navel piercing? A navel (belly button) piercing passes through the rim of the navel. While they are typically done just above the navel on the top ridge, they can also go anywhere around the outside of the navel, wherever there is a fold or "lip."
When you hear about a nose piercing, chances are you think of a nostril piercing, which is the most common, or in the septum, which is the second most common. Learn about placement, heal time, and more.
Look at all the different ways to pierce an eyebrow: vertical, spiral, bridge, anti, etc., and learn about the heal times, jewelry types, and risks for each placement.
So, you want a tongue piercing. Do you know which kind? You might be surprised to know how many different ways there are to pierce your tongue. So, before going in, check out this illustrated guide and learn what your options are.
Great ideas for Italian tattoos, including pictures, quotes, and translations.
Scottish and Irish tattoo ideas, including Gaelic quotes, pictures, and translations.
Latin is a language we can all relate to, as many modern words are derived from it. It's a dead language now, but it was once spoken throughout Europe and is still widely used in tattoos.
Although it is not uncommon to see Arabic lettering tattoos in the United States, many people residing in Middle East countries like Iraq, Iran and Saudi Arabia (particularly followers of Islam) are staunchly against it. Informed readers may be...
The Hebrew tattoo craze exploded once mega-celebrities like Madonna and Britney Spears began practicing Kaballah and Victoria Beckham and her soccer superstar husband, David Beckham, got matching Hebrew tattoos.
The stigma surrounding methadone as a treatment for opiate addiction is strong. This article seeks to dispel some of the myths related to MMT, which I successfully used to conquer my heroin addiction.
For a long time, methadone detox/maintenance coupled with Narcotics Anonymous meetings was the only way to treat drug abuse long-term on an outpatient basis. A discussion of suboxone and subutex.
In this article, I discuss how to properly conduct yourself in a tattoo parlor.
The human body can pretty much be pierced virtually anywhere that there is skin, and the ears are no exception to this rule.
In the form of words either done in English or translated into another language, lettering tattoos can be words, names, dates, phrases, or lyrics.
This past weekend I had the honor of taking my best friend to get her first tattoo. I planned on taking her and her girlfriend (who was going to be getting her second tat) to my favorite parlor, "Il Bacio" in Trenton, NJ. I'm not sure if most...
Cleaner than NYC, smaller, and so much easier to navigate, Philly offers a wealth of places perfect for first date ideas.
A first date should be a memorable experience. It is a starting point, a jump off into eternity, and a day that might just determine your destiny. A first date can lead to fifty years of bliss, or it can end after five hours of togetherness. ...
A K2 (or K-II) meter is a handheld device that picks up Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs). It locates and tracks energy sources, and picks up on fluctuations in electromagnetic frequencies.
How many times have I seen the words "love" and "hate" tattooed across the knuckles of each hand? Honestly, I've lost count. Discover some other ideas for tattoos on the fingers, hands, and palms, including the always popular "pay up tattoo."
Not all face, neck, head, and ear tattoos are scary, ugly, or shocking. These days, you'll see many examples of lovely ink in these once-taboo areas.
Inspired by a documentary about Lisa Lopes, I began thinking about all the people in the world who connect so strongly with a word or a phrase that it becomes imperative that they ink the saying permanently on their skin.
Body language makes up 55% of our communication with others. The movements our bodies unknowingly and subconsciously create speak volumes about the way we're feeling mentally and emotionally. When a couple is in the midst of a heated argument and...
This highly controversial German film from 1931 is the original tale of lesbian love between teacher and student, detailing a crush that is overwhelmingly intense and unfortunately unrequited...or is it? It's hard to tell whether or not Elizabeth...
In 2006, my mother and I attended the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society annual ghost conference in Hackettstown, NJ. In addition to visiting the Washington Theater (abandoned for thirty years but recently restored to it's former glory) we were also...
This article takes a look at tattoos with music and band designs.
As a Catholic who is also a firm believer in reincarnation, I do not think that our final resting place is a hole in the ground at a plot in a cemetery -- and yet I have always been drawn to these locations. Maybe it's the ghost hunter in me, but I...
If you are unable to see auras before practicing the tips outlined in this article, do not fret–try instead to sense the aura. You probably already do this all the time without even knowing it. Read more to understand why and how.
Whether your face is round, square, long, oval, or heart-shaped, there's a hairstyle that will look great on you and a few things you might want to avoid.
Oh heartbreaking, adolescent, closeted lesbian days of yore. Once upon a time you were twelve-years old and didn't understand what you were feeling; or you were thirteen and couldn't comprehend why all your girl friends were crazy about spending...
On July 1, 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee led his troops from Northern Virginia up to south central Pennsylvania, to a small, rural town called Gettysburg. He was confronted there by Union General George G. Meade, and although a scrimage had not been planned, a three-day battle suddenly...
What is the difference between Old School and New School tattoos? Read on to learn to identify each style and get great ideas for your next tattoo.
In Shelley Jackson's SKIN Project, Ineradicable Stain, a group of people have agreed to have one word from a manuscript tattooed on their skin. The goal is to have every word from the book represented by an individual.
Once you've learned the basic principles of feng shui, it is time to start obeying the almighty bagua. The bagua is a diagram divided into nine sections that guides the practices of feng shui placement. Each segment is assigned to at least one...
Feng shui (pronounced fung shway) is an ancient Chinese practice dating back over 7000 years that, literally translated, means "wind-water". Used primarily in architecture, landscaping and interior decorating, feng shui is the art of placing...
Whether you're interested in getting a portrait of a family member, loved one, celebrity, historical figure, or favorite pet, read on to learn more about portrait tattoos.
This article takes a look at tattoos that are designed with religious symbols.
This article will look at tattoos that have kanji characters in their design.
Got a new piercing, and worried that something may not quite be right? Here's some advice on how to prevent and manage issues that may arise with a new piercing. Be prepared for the worst!
Bad, ugly, messy, dumb, and poorly done tattoos. It's a good idea to learn from other peoples' mistakes so you don't have to repeat them.
The zodiac is divided into four elements: earth, air, water, and fire. This article discusses compatibility between these various elemental groups.
Kurt Halsey Frederiksen, who looks an awful lot like the characters he creates, is a pencil, pen, and ink artist from Portland. Here is a collection of tattoos people got in his style.
STEP ONE: What is your Life Color? Click the link to take the test to discover your "Life Color". Auras are composed of many different colors that may change from time to time depending on your mood or environment. But the band of colors closest to...
With the advent of the Internet there came an insurgence of new and unlimited possibilities--you can connect with loved ones across the world in the blink of an eye, meet new people, join communities. But there also came a whole new set of...
Whether you're considering a tattooed wing of an angel, butterfly, fairy, or some other winged creature, find out more about design options and interpretations of wing tattoos here.
To me there is nothing more beautiful than the written word personified, inked permanently onto one's skin as a necessary wound that is not meant to heal. Images are lovely as well, a properly done tattoo can evoke feelings of remembrance and...
Stars are, by far, one of the most popular trends in tattoos today. So popular, in fact, they will probably go out of style soon. Oh well, they rock for now, and there are so many to choose from! Discover some ideas in this article, which includes photos.
Some ideas on what kind of words you can get as a tattoo.
This article will examine how you can avoid regretting a tattoo you got.
The Garden State, like all the others, is full of weird and unusual buildings and legends to go along with them. Abandoned orphanages and mental hospitals and elementary schools, the Port Monmouth "Spy House", "The Hermitage" up north, and so on are...
With the recent release of movies like "White Noise" and television shows such as "Ghost Hunters" on SciFi, the field of ghost hunting is receiving a great deal of recognition and has become more popular than ever. A lot of ghost hunting guides will...