When I told her I had it because it was the stethoscope that had been used to pronounce my grandmother dead with, she became a bit uncomfortable with it.

I find this a little hilarious.

On the serious side, I'm surprised you were able to wrangle that out of the doctor. It's also a nice (in my mind) piece of memorabilia.

I was talking to someone about tattoos once and he said "I think we only live once and I should be able to have as much fun decorating my body as I want." I like that viewpoint. I love tattoos. Pretty fond of some piercings as well. I think they are a great way to personalize your skin. Some of my tattoos I thought about for years before I got them; the ohm, the impossible four-bar, the mandelbrot. There have been times in my life I have thought I wouldn't get any more. But now I realize, I do truly love them both on myself and on others and if I want more, I will.

Thank you. I love the anglerfish. I don't believe in spirit animals but if I did, it would be mine. I have a big weakness for what mainstream folks might consider "ugly" - or grotesque.

Recently I have also been fascinated by cuttlefish. I don't think I'll get one tattooed on me, though :)