**Laurie**: Hey Dad, u up for a chat right now? **Dad (Jim)**: Sure kiddo, I'm always game. What's on your mind? **Laurie**: Just thinking about getting a small tattoo. What do u think? **Dad (Jim)**: A tattoo, huh? That's quite permanent. What would you get? **Laurie**: I dunno, maybe a tiny star on my wrist. But wouldn't dream of it without the family seal of approval **Dad (Jim)**: Approval, huh? Well, should probably tell u: tattoos are no strangers to this fam **Laurie**: Whaaaat? Mom hates tattoos! Since when? **Dad (Jim)**: Since before you were born lol. It's true your mom's not a fan...but... **Laurie**: But what?? **Dad (Jim)**: Surprise! Dad's got some secret ink! **Laurie**: Omg Dad! For real??? Where is it??? **Dad (Jim)**: Got a little dragon wrapped around my ankle - your old man was quite the rebel back in the day. **Laurie**: No way! That's insanely cool! Pics or it didn't happen! **Dad (Jim)**: I'll show ya, but you gotta promise not to laugh. Age has made it more like a saggy lizard than a fierce dragon **Laurie**: Ahahahaha, deal! Omg, Dad's got a tattoo. This is legendary **Dad (Jim)**: Funny you should mention legendary... There's more to my rebel past. **Laurie**: MORE? How are you not in a biker gang then? **Dad (Jim)**: Who says I wasn't? Kidding! But, um...I also have a piercing. **Laurie**: Stop. The. Bus. A PIERCING? Dad...where??? **Dad (Jim)**: Let's just say I rocked an earring long before it was 'cool' for guys. Both ears, man! **Laurie**: Oooh shit I can't... This is too much!!! Mom knows this right? **Dad (Jim)**: Sworn to secrecy for decades - now you're part of the 'cool' club. **Laurie**: Hahaha! Okay, new goal: Keeping it cool like Dad. **Dad (Jim)**: Just remember, whatever ink or metal you get, do it for yourself and think it through. **Laurie**: 100%. Thanks, Dad. Can't wait for mom's reaction when I tell her you've set the 'family tradition'. **Dad (Jim)**: Oh lord, I can hear her already... Just remember, you didn't hear it from me. **Laurie**: My lips are sealed, rebel Dad. Chat later! Thanks for the twist, and can't wait to see the 'saggy lizard' ahahahaha **Dad (Jim)**: Anytime, Starshine. Love ya. And don't worry about the lizard, he's been holding up like a champ. **Laurie**: Love ya too, Dad. And kudos to the lizard for his resilience! Chat soon!