jean and jenny

I used to take their names for granted, Jean and Jenny, my mum and sister, respectively. I guess I thought they were common, plain even. As I grew older and my attentions turned focus on simpler things, I realised they were two of the loveliest names. So Scottish sounding; indeed, both are heroines of Belle and Sebastian songs. Names like sans serif fonts: Without unnecessary flourish, letting the true character of the named fill in the design. Soft but almost handsome names, authentic and modestly sweet. I came up with the idea of tattooing one name each on my wrists, but they were a bit like, more tattoos? So I keep their names close to me in blood and not ink. "String Bean Jean" and "Photo Jenny." How proud I am of the women in my family, and deeply am I cherishing their gentle names.