Body ink

Nina noticed my tattoo for the first time today - wearing a tank top (it is a starburst mandala between my shoulder blades). Nina says, "Sun! Touch it!" I said, "Yes, mama has a picture on her back." I could not bring myself to teach her the word tattoo (although come to think of it she has had temporary tattoos). Next time I will point out that I got the tattoo at age 28, and remind her that she can get one at age 28, and not a day sooner. I hope that will be my ace in the hole when she starts requesting one at 15.

Serious VBA here, but Nina likes Yo-Yo Ma. She requests to see him on Tivo or Youtube - "See Yo-Yo Ma. Play cello!" We have a poster from a Pablo Casals festival, and she feels that is Ma also. Not quibbling over details. She also makes a joke - "Yo-Yo Mama" and cracks up.

Forget my earlier post about how hot is is in NC. It is off the charts hot now - at 6pm it was 103, no kidding. It is unsafe to go outside. I cannot believe it. On NPR they reported that a snail in the Seychelles is the first confirmed extinct species due to global warming. Sadness.

PS Happy Birthday to my niece!!