John Lee Wagas
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I’ve always found it hard to forgive myself, especially when I know for sure that I’ve caused something that went awry. Yet it’s one thing to be hard on myself in the moment, but another to bear the cringe, guilt,… Continue reading
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Restless, Foolish, Hungry Hearts
Within our hearts is a longing for something, a desire to find that missing puzzle piece and fix it into place. It’s not likely that we already know what it is. If we do, we may occasionally have moments where… Continue reading
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Stained Glass, Broken Windows
It is said that people who refuse to recognize the flaws in something are wearing rose-tinted glasses—willingly and consciously denying an aspect of reality and choosing to stick with their own version of current affairs. Maybe they hate to see… Continue reading
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Queering Medieval History
Often the Middle Ages are distilled to a handful of elements—castles, feudalism, monarchy, religion, and folklore. But as with any historical period, dominant perspectives and popular culture shape how we view, understand, and engage with the past. The Middle Ages… Continue reading
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‘Puhon’ & the Filipino Spirit
“Puhon, anak. Say ‘puhon.’” It was my dad more than my mom who reminded me of this. Funny enough, my dad’s native tounge was Tagalog; it was my mom who taught him Bisaya. Yet she would never be the one… Continue reading
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