Last week at a barbecue, an acquaintance asked those present if we thought he should get his arm “sleeved.”
Opinions varied. Three said yes, two said no, one (me) proffered indifference, and one queried, “What is that? Sleeved?”
“Sleeve” refers to the process of covering one’s arm(s) in tattoos, thereby giving the appearance of wearing a permanent long-sleeve shirt. They can be quite beautiful, even artistic.
It’s also permanent. Once it’s done, changing the scenery is nearly impossible. Additi...
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