Stories

In Honor of My Daughter's Ballet Teacher

June 27 2023

This afternoon I had a brief conversation with a member of the staff at my daughter's dance studio; we were discussing the tattoo on her wrist of a ballerina. "It's in honor of my daughter's ballet teacher; it reminds me that life's too short," she said. 

What is the relationship of a ballerina tattoo and life being "too short"? The story continues that this particular ballet teacher taught at this dance studio and was loved by her young students, the staff at the studio, and her young children. To complete the story, this teacher and young mother passed away merely a few months ago.

Reminders of our loved-ones will remain - photographs, memories, a time piece, knickknack, piece of jewelry, or tattoo. 

"The significance," you ask? Don't delay hugging and spending time with your loved-ones.