Building Their Own Nation

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoe7L2boFSwIgzbR9H8FKG_ghb919bJS6ktJLnA_6Qxo6lMZR-DmBe-vcbEiKec8goZ8fV4OQWqgNl3f2LNusdD1rmWI9HBhNWZRj4gBG6yRvkrA7DpH9z-r79t7Etp1qWpMQ-u_OWAIQA/s1600-h/PICT0521.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239251977524476770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoe7L2boFSwIgzbR9H8FKG_ghb919bJS6ktJLnA_6Qxo6lMZR-DmBe-vcbEiKec8goZ8fV4OQWqgNl3f2LNusdD1rmWI9HBhNWZRj4gBG6yRvkrA7DpH9z-r79t7Etp1qWpMQ-u_OWAIQA/s400/PICT0521.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />At the tail end of my discussion with John about his tattoo (see the post above), he revealed that he was here in New York with his new wife Liz. Ah, a honeymoon in the Big Apple!<br /><br />Liz and John posed the above tattoos for the occasion. I generally don't go on and on about the photos I take, but I just <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">love</span> how this photo came out: John's wrist nesting lightly in Liz's hand. The matter-of-fact delicacy and naturalness of their two arms connecting just makes the photo that much more compelling.<br /><br />Anyway, Liz explained that this was the logo for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Pioneer_organization_of_the_Soviet_Union">Young Pioneer</a><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Pioneer_organization_of_the_Soviet_Union">s</a>, and that their slogan "Build your own nation," or "Make your own country," seemed an appropriate visual metaphor for a new life together.<br /><br />And, I completely agree.<br /><br />But, as a disclaimer, I had difficulty locating this exact emblem and connecting it to the youth organization in the former Soviet Union. But, my being able to do so is moot. The logo is striking and it's symbolism is brilliant.<br /><br />Thanks to Liz and John for sharing their nuptial ink on Tattoosday. Here's wishing them a long, happy life together!

Building Their Own Nation

At the tail end of my discussion with John about his tattoo (see the post above), he revealed that he was here in New York with his new wife...

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