David Given Schwarm

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Having a Blast in the Abby Actual Play
Having a Blast in the Abby

This week at Alakazam Comics the Oreos are joined by a female monk as they continue their Light House Renovation discussions. Things go from bad to worse at the Abby of Myrkul. Cody has the first two Jim Zub books and is completely loving them–strongly recommended for any parents of younger gamers–we were worried that they would be too…
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Eye of the Beholder

I watched this amazing history of D&D Art on the Amazon Platform–I think it was free on Amazon Prime. It is an amazing look at the history of D&D Art with a lot of the interviewees actually being the artists who worked at TSR! Great history, fun stories, and overall a fantastic documentary! Required watching…
101. Jnani does not Grasp, nor Hold

Try. One step at a time is easy. Energy flows from earnestness. Persevere in such indifference and it will blossom into an all-pervading and all-embracing love. You must work relentlessly for your salvation from sin and sorrow.
100. Understanding leads to Freedom

Unless you make tremendous efforts, you will not be convinced that effort will take you nowhere. It is not the teacher, it is the mind that is violent and also afraid of its own violence. I am beyond miracles — I am absolutely normal. No problem is solved completely, but you can withdraw from it…
X-Men Plants!

I got seeds from Ryan at Alakazam to celebrate this summer’s X-Men extravaganza I will post updates once they start to sprout. Lisa had me add a ton of water to them bowl which does not really have drainage.
99. The Perceived can not be the Perceiver

To find reality you must be real in the smallest daily action; there can be no deceit in the search for truth. Assertions are usually wrong and denials — right. The consequences of your action will depend on the society in which you live and its conventions.
98. Freedom from Self-identification

You are the power of perception and action behind and beyond the image. Evil is the shadow of inattention Love is not selective, desire is selective. ‘Ask and you shall be given’ is the eternal law.