Oh a pierced nose on the right nose is beautiful. Not a big "tribal" look, but a simple stud is lovely.
I wanted one about 15 years ago, when it just started to be popular in CA, but my nose is too small, with no indentation. (I have no idea who's nose I have, it certainly isn't my father's Roman pointer, or my mom's big one either.)
Belly button rings are hot too, but very painful and I don't show off my midriff to strangers anymore. (I used to do a bit of bellydancing....but it didn't seem to fit in with Lutheranism). HA!
I had my ear pierced in my freshman year in college, but let the piercing close once I became a teacher. The look seemed out of place withe the need to establish some order first in the classroom. On an older-looking man it may be good, but not on one who still has a baby-face :-) At least not for my particular job and at this stage in my career.
Yes, oldest daughter, you are right. Little studs are nice, with stones especially. Rings are tacky. Unless it's a small gold one, in my dark and handsome husband's ear.
Oldest daughter, are you the one who is married? Hey, if your husband finds it hot, and you have the right kind of nose, ignore your father on this one.
I'm thinking of doing something different. Might even get a Lutheran tattoo! Maybe I could get my nose done. Hmm.
I'd love to get my nose pierced! Dad even told me to once...a looong time ago. Unfortunately my husband told me if I ever get a "shiny nose zit" he's pulling it out with pliers. So, I think I'll pass on the pain...
I really gotta stay out of this one and his the delete button RIGHT NOW, otherwise I'll start quoting from the Law about body mutilation, Baal worship, Canaanites and such, and end up running the risk of being considered a Judaiser as well as a crypto-papist!
So I'll just leave it at saying the Law does retain validity as a guide, and that IMHO there wasn't a bloody thing Man could have done to improve the appearance God gave my wife!
Looks like I'm in with my long lost ancestral countryman DP on this one!
I've never understood the appeal of having oneself impaled, however small the instrument. I don't even have my ears pierced, nor do my mother and sister.
FWIW -- I've actually done ear piercings. I was in jewellery for some years, with an old and respected firm. You think corporate lunches get complicated, try getting Reform store owners and Orthodox vendors at the same table. Ain't happening. Or have a power lunch with your Reform boss slugging down a ham sandwich while you're wondering if it's too soon after meat to order anything with milk and you're just a Righteous of the Nations for crying out loud. I had grey hair before I ever bought jewellery, clothes, groceries, furniture or much of anyhting else from a Gentile and still try to avoid it if possible. Wish I'd have known Lucciola then -- what a riot,a bunch of Jews, one Greek and me (whatever that may be) roll into the Sons of Italy for lunch! But I digress. A mandatory part of our training was to be able to do the first two on the ear; any more, and anywhere else, we refused to do and recommended a physician do it, and in no case was anyone not old enough to legally sign their own release done. Later, as other public health issues came to light, we quit piercing altogether.
I know...the concept of pliers are beyond your comprehension dad... just think of him using the end of a hammer...I know you know what that is! :) hehe
Past Elder, you have the funniest stories! I miss a good Italian lunch. If I could go to a Sons of Italy right now, I would be so happy. There is a place in SF, but you have to be invited, and I think some of the guys are in witness protection.
Well, I'm too scared to get a tattoo, and it costs too much. My nose is too small to pierce (it really is a Muppet nose), so I think after highlighting my hair, I may put a streak of color in it.
Having a nose piercing is not weird. I had one but then when I took it out to try to change the jewelry it closed up.
ReplyDeleteOh a pierced nose on the right nose is beautiful. Not a big "tribal" look, but a simple stud is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI wanted one about 15 years ago, when it just started to be popular in CA, but my nose is too small, with no indentation. (I have no idea who's nose I have, it certainly isn't my father's Roman pointer, or my mom's big one either.)
Belly button rings are hot too, but very painful and I don't show off my midriff to strangers anymore. (I used to do a bit of bellydancing....but it didn't seem to fit in with Lutheranism). HA!
I had my ear pierced in my freshman year in college, but let the piercing close once I became a teacher. The look seemed out of place withe the need to establish some order first in the classroom. On an older-looking man it may be good, but not on one who still has a baby-face :-) At least not for my particular job and at this stage in my career.
ReplyDeletePax
that is not a nose RING...that makes me think of a bull
ReplyDeleteit happens to be a nose stud
and I think it looks cute!
Yes, oldest daughter, you are right. Little studs are nice, with stones especially. Rings are tacky. Unless it's a small gold one, in my dark and handsome husband's ear.
ReplyDelete(Swash buckler)
Now, Lucciola, don't encourage her. She ALWAYS sides with her mother - doesn't matter what the question is!
ReplyDeleteOldest daughter, are you the one who is married? Hey, if your husband finds it hot, and you have the right kind of nose, ignore your father on this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of doing something different. Might even get a Lutheran tattoo! Maybe I could get my nose done. Hmm.
you have got to be kidding.
ReplyDeleteWho me?
ReplyDeleteNope. Hey, welcome to the anti-mauve society!
Next, belly dancing for your husband....va-va-VOOM!
Can't wait til Weedon checks my blog in the morning.
ReplyDeleteShe has the nose ring out of respect for her marital vows. Now you may lead her by it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure that I agree with Omar: an ear piercing on a man of mature years might suggest a degree of desparation. Rather like tattoos. Ooops!
I'd love to get my nose pierced! Dad even told me to once...a looong time ago. Unfortunately my husband told me if I ever get a "shiny nose zit" he's pulling it out with pliers. So, I think I'll pass on the pain...
ReplyDeletewhat's a mother to do? I have lost all control.
ReplyDeleteJo,
ReplyDeleteSEE what happens when you leave town!!! Hie thee back to Hamel pronto!
I really gotta stay out of this one and his the delete button RIGHT NOW, otherwise I'll start quoting from the Law about body mutilation, Baal worship, Canaanites and such, and end up running the risk of being considered a Judaiser as well as a crypto-papist!
ReplyDeleteSo I'll just leave it at saying the Law does retain validity as a guide, and that IMHO there wasn't a bloody thing Man could have done to improve the appearance God gave my wife!
Looks like I'm in with my long lost ancestral countryman DP on this one!
FOD-
ReplyDeleteYes, if your husband doesn't want it, then just skip it.
My husband doesn't really care either way....
What are pliers?
ReplyDeleteI've never understood the appeal of having oneself impaled, however small the instrument. I don't even have my ears pierced, nor do my mother and sister.
ReplyDeleteWell, all the Italian and Gypsy families I know gave their kids piercings at early childhood, so to me it's no biggie.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think she looks nice, so there.
Boomers!
ReplyDelete+HRC
FWIW -- I've actually done ear piercings. I was in jewellery for some years, with an old and respected firm. You think corporate lunches get complicated, try getting Reform store owners and Orthodox vendors at the same table. Ain't happening. Or have a power lunch with your Reform boss slugging down a ham sandwich while you're wondering if it's too soon after meat to order anything with milk and you're just a Righteous of the Nations for crying out loud. I had grey hair before I ever bought jewellery, clothes, groceries, furniture or much of anyhting else from a Gentile and still try to avoid it if possible. Wish I'd have known Lucciola then -- what a riot,a bunch of Jews, one Greek and me (whatever that may be) roll into the Sons of Italy for lunch! But I digress. A mandatory part of our training was to be able to do the first two on the ear; any more, and anywhere else, we refused to do and recommended a physician do it, and in no case was anyone not old enough to legally sign their own release done. Later, as other public health issues came to light, we quit piercing altogether.
ReplyDeleteI know...the concept of pliers are beyond your comprehension dad...
ReplyDeletejust think of him using the end of a hammer...I know you know what that is! :)
hehe
I was told a long time ago that if you couldn't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all. So I won't say anything.
ReplyDeleteIcky!
Karl
Past Elder, you have the funniest stories! I miss a good Italian lunch. If I could go to a Sons of Italy right now, I would be so happy. There is a place in SF, but you have to be invited, and I think some of the guys are in witness protection.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm too scared to get a tattoo, and it costs too much. My nose is too small to pierce (it really is a Muppet nose), so I think after highlighting my hair, I may put a streak of color in it.
Whoop-de-doo, I'm so radical.