These entries from January’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “January Writing Challenge.” Georgia M. 15 UK I stared at her. I stared at him. There is a wall between us, a wall of distrust, a wall […]
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.It was that time of the day right before sunset hits; there is a warm haze casting over the flat landscapes of Ohio, making everything appear as if it was on fire, even though it was practically freezing. . I was in my boyfriend’s car, his warm hand encompassed my thigh and the only thing […]
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Here’s the thing. I don’t know a single thing about racism in the USA — probably because I live in Hungary (yes, I know, I’m a genius) — but this doesn’t mean that I don’t know about racism. I think that in every culture/country there exists a minority that is being oppressed. Here, it’s the gypsies — maybe […]
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Today marks the 13th anniversary of September 11th, and it also marks the first year that New York’s 9/11 Memorial Museum has been officially finished and opened to the public. Thirteen years is a long time, and many young children in America may not remember the events surrounding the day that thousands of people died […]
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As all of you American Germs know, today is Memorial Day. For most of us, it means a day of relaxation and barbecues. A day of no school and (for the salaried among us), no work. Despite the grilling and the pool parties, however, it is important to remember that Memorial Day is not simply […]
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