I was listening to a song by Mallory Knox called “Lighthouse.” A particular lyric struck a chord in me and inspired this. “Find the lighthouse …
To My Dear Friends Who I Have Pushed Away
I’m in a really strange place right now. My thoughts are not my own. I don’t know my rights or wrongs. I feel invisible and …
An Escape from Escapism
Escapism. [noun] Defined in the Oxford Dictionary as: “The tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment and engaging in …
The Day I Met Jennifer Niven
I still remember the day I found out I was going to get the chance to meet her. It was a Tuesday, and I was …
Happy New Year from Us to You!
We here at Germ hope that the end of 2016 treated you well and that you all stayed safe while ringing it in. 2017, here we …
See Ya Later, 2016!
Whether you’re living it up at a party tonight or spending a quiet night in with friends and a round of Monopoly (guilty), we hope …
Merry Christmas to All!
Merry Christmas to the best readers in the world! We love you guys, and we hope your day is bright, merry, and full of cheer! …
Merry Christmas Eve, Everyone!
From your devoted Germ Staff, we hope that your Christmas Eve is the best yet!