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March 2011

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Redecorating The Temple

By Coy Placido You hear the little motor whirring. You can almost smell the fear inside tattoo shops. Or was that the smell of anticipation? Whatever it is, it signals you to brace yourself, quickly. “Ready?” says Gene, our tattoo artist. “Ready,” I say immediately, almost believing what I said. The needle runs into my flesh at a speed of 50 jabs per second, maybe more. It stings and tears like a...