Archive - Lovely Madness

June 2021

Once June rolls around companies take to television and the internet to broadcast how gay they are.

Jun 25, 2021 •

This one goes out to all the folks who are excited about being able to finally read alone in a busy café or bar again after so many months of reading at…

Jun 18, 2021 •

From whence you came

The assignment: Make a collage that represents where you're from.

Jun 11, 2021 •

Astrological apologies

This week’s exercise is both vast and simple.

Jun 4, 2021 •

May 2021

Armchair Astrologer

Today’s exercise is inspired by our very own Caro McDermott.

May 28, 2021 •

Cut and paste naming

One of my favorite things about coming up with names is putting unexpected words together to create something that hits people in a completely new way.

May 21, 2021 •

Neologist's Dilemma

With 37 plays and 154 sonnets to his name, Shakespeare was a busy man.

May 14, 2021 •

Thanks, she's an Underbite Nelson

Some people take dog breeds very seriously.

May 7, 2021 •

April 2021

Etymology of a Liar

When you name things for a living, you sometimes uncover some surprising etymologies—the kind that are so good they can’t possibly be true.

Apr 30, 2021 •

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