Lori Dorn
Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.
A Series of Insightful Illustrations That Capture How Cats Truly See the World
Artists Vondell Swain and Andrew Bridgman have captured the true motivations behind the “affectionate” actions of our feline friends in the wonderfully funny series of…
Elegant Custom Science Fiction-Themed Jewelry Crafted With a Distinct Extraterrestrial Flair
The Spin Doctor – Doctor Who Artist Paul Michael Bierker has created a gorgeous line of jewelry with a distinct extraterrestrial flair. Borrowing inspiration from…
Whimsical Stainless Steel Narwhal Barbecue Skewers Are Now Available
Spike Your Summer BBQs with These Steel Unicorns of the Sea! In June 2013 we wrote about artist Melissa Dowell who was raising money through…
An Entertaining Explanation of Expiration Dates Found on Food Labels
In a recent episode of How to Adult, host Emma Mills explains the difference between the expiration labels “Best By,” “Use By,” and “Sell By,”…
A Touching Timelapse Documenting the Growth of a Rescued Great Dane Puppy
When South African filmmaker Dave Meinert took into his life a Great Dane puppy, whom he named Pegasus, he was told that the tiny canine…
Wonderfully Realistic Candy Animals Crafted Using the Traditional Japanese Art of Amezaiku
Japanese confectioner Shinri Tezuka, proprietor of the candy shop Ameshin in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, crafts a wide array of wonderfully realistic candy animals…
An Affable Orangutan Plays the Role of Loving Nanny to a Trio of Rambunctious Baby Tigers
An affable orangutan at the Myrtle Beach Safari and Preserve in South Carolina, plays the role of loving nanny to a trio of adorable but…
‘Mad Men’ Creator Matthew Weiner Offers a Sneak Peek Into the Series Finale on ‘Conan’
Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner appeared on last night’s episode of Conan to offer a “sneak peek” into the series finale. Before the video ran,…
‘Covered With Kittens’, A Fun Video Series Featuring Sarah Donner Singing to Kitties Who Really Don’t Care
“Covered With Kittens” is a fun video series that features the talented singer/songwriter Sarah Donner (previously) singing to her resident felines who don’t really seem…
Gorgeous Paint Splatter Portraits That Capture the Elegantly Pensive Nature of Animals in the Wild
Chinese artist Hua Tunan captures the elegance of wild animals on paper. Tunan’s use of quick brush strokes and splatters amazingly organize to form pensive…