Photo by Bruce Bisping, Star Tribune

"Getting a tattoo is just something I’ve always wanted to do; I’ve seen so many pretty ones," said Millie Gignac, 89, a former benefits director for Sperry Univac, founder of its retirees club and a volunteer for Dakota County social services and the Minnesota Historical Society. "At my age, I thought I’d better get going. After I got mine, the gal next door got one, too, on her back."

Her interest in tattoos might have seemed remarkable even 10 years ago, but no more.  Good for Millie.  Read more about Millie and "permanent milestones" this Minneapolis Star Tribune story.