Stories Behind the NeedleA Daily ReminderButterflies and tropical flowers have always represented to me peacefulness, lightheartedness, tranquility, freedom of spirit and gentle…Mar 26, 2018Mar 26, 2018
Stories Behind the NeedleWoman & Seagull vs. SharkIn 2016 I saw a little movie called The Shallows, and it changed my life. In it, Blake Lively and an injured seagull get stranded on a rock…Mar 26, 2018Mar 26, 2018
Stories Behind the NeedleThe Great Spirit of MissouriAs leaving Columbia, MO to hike the Pacific Crest Trail was fast approaching, I wasn’t sure when I would find myself back in Mid-Missouri…Mar 19, 2018Mar 19, 2018
Stories Behind the NeedleAn Irish HomageI’ve always been intrigued by tattoos but my mom doesn’t like them so I had to wait a long time. I had an idea for a big back piece that…Mar 18, 2018Mar 18, 2018
Stories Behind the NeedleLike Grandfather, Like GranddaughterDuring my sophmore year of college, I made a childhood dream come true and did a January study abroad session in China. Upon return, I knew…Mar 14, 2018Mar 14, 2018
Stories Behind the Needle$2 TatAt 88 years young, Joe Marinello hasn’t lost an ounce of moxie. In-between puffs of his stogie, he recalled stories from his time in the…Mar 14, 2018Mar 14, 2018
Stories Behind the NeedleReady to Change Your Life Forever?!Fun fact, when it was time for my appointment, Kelly walked right up to me and asked,Mar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2018
Stories Behind the NeedleThe BeekeeperI never, ever thought I would ever get a tattoo. At 58 years of age, I always figured that it’s a young person’s endeavor. I would tease my…Mar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2018
Stories Behind the NeedleBop’s LakeMy family has a lake house in Minnesota that has been in the family since 1971. My grandfather established the lake house as a hub for all…Mar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2018
Stories Behind the NeedleA Great Adventure AwaitsI’ve wanted a tattoo ever since I can remember, pretty much as soon as I discovered that they existed; however, the big ugly troll standing…Mar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2018
