Thanksgiving Day History and Myths: It's Not All You Were Taught
Today in America it is the Thanksgiving holiday. A day to be thankful. While I certainly appreciate a day to spend with my husband, kids, and extended family, I don't know that our society needs a whole day set aside to remember to be grateful. Practicing the "concept of Thanksgiving" should be something that we strive for every day. Photo by *MickyWhatever it is that we are appreciative of and thankful for, I think should be a daily pr

How To Stay Motivated When You Feel Down
A good friend of mine recently told me that he feels like he's in a funk. He wants to get out of it and find the drive again, but just feels stuck. You know the feeling. We've all been there and it's tricky to kick.  I'm a big proponent of finding what you love and tackling it. Pouring your heart into it and not holding back. But sometimes doing what you love isn’t enough. Motivation and inspiration are tricky components to hold onto sometimes and it might feel like they just aren't in place when you really need them to be.  Each of our situations will of course be different, but I just thought I would lay out a few principles that I have found hel

Jason Cornell's Skull Sleeve: Tattoo Collection From a Dream Team of Artists
As a tattoo collector myself, I know how exciting and engrossing the act of accumulating ink can be. It can become a passion and transform your life in so many ways. Acquiring each new piece from artists whom you admire and respect becomes a journey in itself. Sometimes simple ideas burgeon into huge projects. Case in point, Mr. Jason Cornell.

Can a Double Positive Form a Negative? Linguistic Humor
A linguistics professor was lecturing to his class one day. "In English," he said, "A double negative forms a positive.  In some languages, though, such as Russian, a double negative is still a negative.  However, there is no language wherein a double positive can form a negative."A voice from the back of the room piped up, "Yeah, right."

Jinxi's Interview With Tattoo Artist Jeff Johnson
  Delving into the work of Jeff Johnson is like stepping into another world; one full brilliant dimensionality and fantastic colors. A talented tattoo artist and painter, Jeff has an aberrantly beautiful way of viewing designs and applying them to the skin that makes his work stand out and gets others to take notice. I was lucky enough to m