But rather than focus on the way our arms may offend a total stranger, why not pay attention to the stories they have to tell? How many hearts and souls, and yes bodies, have these arms lifted in a lifetime? How many people have they comforted and soothed with hugs and tender touches? What have these arms built, carried, cleaned, reinforced, defended, and protected? What have they written, woven, painted, sewed, knitted, played, or created in other ways? It is time to stop apologizing for the work paths we have chosen that did not lead to thin-toned arms.