David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

73. Death of the Mind is Birth of Wisdom

Abandon false ideas, that is all. There is no need for true ideas. There aren’t any. Spiritual maturity lies in the readiness to let go everything. The giving up is the first step. But the real giving up is in realizing that there is nothing to give up,
50. BUICK LESABRE

Dr. Lucas Mix and his wife were driving in their car outside Laramie, Wyoming. The next thing they knew was that they were in the wilds of Mexico, thousands of miles away, although only twelve hours had passed. They had no idea how they had come to be there. Of course, the usual questions arose:…
49. NAKED MIND

One should not define God in human language nor anthropomorphize that which is ineffable and indescribable. We can only know what God is not, not what God is. We can never speak about God rationally as we speak about ordinary things, but that does not mean we should give up thinking about God. We must…
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf

How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a completely fun modern romance. The Alpha Male trope was dealt with playfully–in fact the entire book was very breezy and playful which was refreshing for the genre. Strongly recommended if you are looking for a Northern…
48. PARTICIPATION

A nursing home is not like one of those exclusive institutions like a Monatin Oyster Club or a Warf Rat Club, where it’s only member (and only men) and where accomplished and important people dress down and pretend to be ordinary fellows. Of Course not, might be your response. A nursing home is more progressive.…
Tomb of Annihilation – D&D Encounters – S24 S10
Actual Play Tomb of Annihilation – D&D Encounters – S24 S10
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Actual Play Tomb of Annihilation – D&D Encounters – S24 S09
Tomb of Annihilation – D&D Encounters – S24 S08

Lisa made this amazing Valentine’s Day craft for D&D this week, but alas I forgot it at home. We had five kids this week, which allowed me to slow things down and take more time–in the two-hour session, we explored some jungle, faced a rainstorm, and battled some jaculi. Big fun was had by all!