MorDictionary Bear Blog

Editorial publication platform of MorDictionary, hosted on Bear Blog.

The MorDictionary Bear Blog is the long-form editorial and commentary wing of the MorDictionary project. It operates as a lightweight publishing platform for essays, reflections on lexicography, highlighted entries, & project philosophy.

Unlike the structured MediaWiki dictionary, the Bear Blog serves as a narrative space — allowing experimentation in tone, aesthetics, and thematic exploration.

Purpose

The Bear Blog exists to:

Publish essays on lexicography and language culture
Highlight notable MorDictionary entries
Document aesthetic and technical experiments
Articulate the philosophy behind collaborative dictionary-building
Provide a lightweight, distraction-free reading experience

It emphasizes clarity, typography, and deliberate simplicity while retaining MorDictionary’s distinct personality.

Design Philosophy

The blog adopts a minimal structure powered by Bear Blog software, combined with custom styling aligned with MorDictionary’s visual identity.

Its presentation contrasts with:

The structured, archival nature of the MediaWiki instance
The experimental retro aesthetic of the Neocities site

Where the wiki prioritizes reference precision, the Bear Blog prioritizes editorial voice.

Example Content

Notable posts include:

Retro Web Aesthetics and the Future of Lexicography (22 February 2026)

Posts typically explore the cultural, technical, and aesthetic dimensions of dictionary-making.

Role Within the Moribund Institute

MorDictionary operates under the umbrella of the Moribund Institute.

Within this structure:

Moribund Institute → umbrella organization
MorDictionary → core lexicographic project
Bear Blog → editorial and philosophical publication layer

Think of it as the reflective journal of the workshop.

External Links

Bear Blog Instance — https://mordictionary.bearblog.dev/
Main Wiki — https://mordictionary.org/wiki/Main_Page
Neocities Site — https://mordictionary.neocities.org/