“If it’s both terrifying and amazing then you should definitely pursue it.” -Erada
Does This T-Shirt Make Me Look Fat?
In the summer of 2010, clothing brand Urban Outfitters sold a shirt with the phrase “Eat Less” printed across the chest. It’s hard to say …
Daily Germ
“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” – Kahlil Gibran
Day 105 2014
Erika from Hungary celebrates spring with her lovely original character Momo. See more of Erika’s work here.
March’s Writing Challenge Winner: Lila Cooper
The challenge was to write a story close to 100 words that fit Germ‘s theme for the month: “March to the Beat of Your Own Drum.” …
The First Time Poetry Found Me by Blythe Baird
The new neighbors have a son who only knows numb sounds and dull drums. We play together. He speaks sign language. I am learning, (for …
Bucket List
Q: Dear Lara, I am just finishing up my freshman year in college, and, even though it was great, I had no time to do …
After by Alyssa Carlier
I said no but I am more than my blood than my breach than my bruises I am more than my thighs than my tragedies …
Advice Column by Jamie Uy
Start slow. Tie your shoelace. Kiss a rock and let the igneous rock coat your lips — natural balm, natural repeller of men. You avert …