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Bah, Black Sheep.

Black

Bah, Black Sheep.

Spoiler alert: The little boy in the song was Cupid.

By Ezra Butler 21 Jun 2024
Why I Learned Lliwiau (colors) in Cymraeg (Welsh)

Welsh

Why I Learned Lliwiau (colors) in Cymraeg (Welsh)

Or: A very basic introduction to Welsh color words by someone who doesn't speak the language, yet.

By Ezra Butler 14 Jun 2024
The Chinese (India) Ink Story

Black

The Chinese (India) Ink Story

or "How reliance on advances in technology impedes innovation."

By Ezra Butler 07 Jun 2024
Drawing with Light

Light Words

Drawing with Light

A few Greek and Latin phrases about drawing with light.

By Ezra Butler 31 May 2024
Does a photograph steal your soul?

Light Words

Does a photograph steal your soul?

The answer is yes.

By Ezra Butler 24 May 2024
Every bride is beautiful.

White

Every bride is beautiful.

Some wild theories about the color white.

By Ezra Butler 17 May 2024
A Simplified History of Red-Tape

Etymology

A Simplified History of Red-Tape

Red-tape is a euphemism for unsolvable complexities. I almost agreed.

By Ezra Butler 07 May 2024
Would you like a blue sky?

Blue

Would you like a blue sky?

Some thoughts about the sky being blue.

By Ezra Butler 03 May 2024
Correction about Magenta

Magenta

Correction about Magenta

Magenta has a much more interesting etymology than I had previously written.

By Ezra Butler 25 Apr 2024
Spilled Red Ink

Metaphor

Spilled Red Ink

An exploration of the modern metaphor.

By Ezra Butler 18 Apr 2024
Rebranding Milk

Dairy

Rebranding Milk

Modern milk is a 20th century invention and most ethnicities are lactose intolerant.

By Ezra Butler 11 Apr 2024
The Myth and Reality of Trending Colors

Commerce

The Myth and Reality of Trending Colors

Distinguishing between hype and functionality.

By Ezra Butler 03 Apr 2024
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