Magali Reyes was one of the first participants in the Dzul Ink Lounge’s “Get Ink for the Cure” fundraising event I wrote about last month. I really like the puzzle-inside-a-ribbon design, and learned Magali wants to increase both breast cancer and autism awareness: “I got the breast cancer half for my aunt who has been […]
Tattoos: Stories in Permanent Ink
“My tattoos hurt as much or as little as the moments in my life that led me to them.” – Nora Flanagan Some of my tattoos, like the ones on my wrist and ankle, are in plain sight. You might see the ink on my shoulder blades if we run into each other at the […]
“Get Ink for the Cure” at Dzul Ink Lounge
Dzul Ink Lounge has been a fixture in White Center for many years, but brothers Jacob and Alejandro (Alex) Dzul found they were spending more and more of their time in downtown Seattle. So they started looking, found a great space on 3rd & Lenora in Belltown, and officially opened their new shop in December. […]
Happy Birthday to Me! Looking Forward to 2013
My birthday was this past weekend. Most years I revel in my birthday, looking forward to connecting with family and friends (thank you Facebook!). But this year found me a bit more contemplative, reflecting on the past 12 months and considering the possibility of the coming year. Some highs: I trained for and ran a […]
2012 Seattle Marathon is in the Bag. What’s Next?
I’m a little late in my recap, but… I did it! And it was fun! The 2012 Seattle Marathon was drenched in fog, but the rain stayed away and temperature remained above freezing. My friend Mary reminded me to be loose, light and stick to my plan. That became my mantra, and whenever I thought […]