Happy New Year, everyone! Welcome back to another edition of Belle Lettres. I hope 2016 has been good to you so far and will be …
Daily Routine by Martina Dominique Dansereau
Suicide lives with me. She sleeps in the same room, kicks her laundry under my desk, and leaves her dirty dishes beside my bed for …
Bus Ride by Amanda Talbot
It was I who survived and you who died. You sat across from me, Daddy, with your shades low for protection. The bus clumped on …
Daily Germ
“If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” -Anne Bradstreet
Your Next Favorite Band: Irene Diaz
Southern California singer/guitarist/pianist Irene Diaz has a voice that puts a modern twist on that classic jazz-y, blues-y sound. Her songs are full of emotion …
Daily Germ
“Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
3 Ways You Can Be More Confident Each Day
Confidence is in the eye of the beholder. This means that anyone can be confident on some level because the mind creates the idea of confidence. Sure, …
December Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Winona Chan, Carlie Campol, Jessica Colella-Shake, and Clara
These 100-word stories from December’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the …
Review of ABC Family’s Recovery Road
Drugs, partying, and drinking can only make you feel numb for so long; reality is sure to hit you sooner or later. In the newest …