March Featured Person: Maila Rito
I first met Maila, or Mai as most people call her, 15 years ago when I was teaching in Thailand. At the time, she was an afterschool teacher at another school. Even then, her passion for education and her desire…
Jaz Beyond Teaching
Simplicity in Learning, Living, and Exploring
Jaz Beyond Teaching
Simplicity in Learning, Living, and Exploring
Beyond Words
Beyond Words is a collection of anonymous poems that explore life’s subtleties and deeper emotions. This space serves as a platform for meaningful, anonymous creative expressions.
In addition to the poems, this category also invites personal stories, reflections, and creative expressions from others. We encourage you to share your thoughts and experiences, allowing this space to become a rich tapestry of diverse voices and perspectives.
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February Featured Person: Mila Castro Blasco
I met Sister Mila in the same place where I met our last month’s featured person, Sister Ces. They were in the same ward, and I was assigned there as a missionary. At that time, she was still single and…
January Featured Person: Ces Marvilla Anama
When I first met Sister Cecille – Ces, as she’s known by most – it was back in the San Nicolas Ward in the Ilocos Norte region, Philippines. I was just starting my mission in the area, and I quickly…
Joined together at the pinky
We were not together long enough to Blend in together with the background Just enough to become a part of Each other’s memories that may As well just be paint destined to Chip and fade away in a while’s time…
Smile
When I tell you to smile, I’m telling you to light up the room Make it so I can’t think of anything else, When all I see are photographs of you I wonder if I will ever forget What kind…