David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

Everyday Life is the Path

Joshu asked Nansen: `What is the path?’Nansen said: `Everyday life is the path.’ Joshu asked: `Can it be studied?’ Nansen said: `If you try to study, you will be far away from it.’ Joshu asked: `If I do not study, how can I know it is the path?’ Nansen said: `The path does not belong…
Blackies–Fall is Here

Kate & I went to Blackies in Newport on a cloudy cruddy day There was no surf, but we had fun. We drove in Lisa’s van to save money on parking. After surf we hit starbucks–Kate had to wait in the car because she did not bring any clothing. She had coffee cake & I…
Uncanny X-Force (2010) #14

Writer: Rick Remender, Esad RibicPenciller: JEROME OPENA, JEROME OPENAArtist: Mark BrooksOrig. Published: August 31, 2011Imprint: MARVEL UNIVERSE Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORY Format: Comic UPC: 5960607227-01411Price: $3.99The Story: (hide) Years ago, Wolverine helplessly watched as Jean Grey, the love of his life, died before his eyes. Years later, he would lose his best-friend Nightcrawler to a similar…
Uncanny X-Force (2010) #13

Writer: Rick RemenderPenciller: Mark BrooksPenciller (cover): Esad RibicOrig. Published: August 24, 2011Imprint: MARVEL UNIVERSE Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORY Format: Comic UPC: 5960607227-01311Price: $3.99The Story: (hide) The Dark Angel Saga: Part 3 Years ago, Wolverine helplessly watched as Jean Grey, the love of his life, died before his eyes. Years later, he would lose his best-friend Nightcrawler…
Tozan’s Three Pounds

A monk asked Tozan when he was weighing some flax: `What is Buddha?’ Tozan said: `This flax weighs three pounds.’ Mumon’s Comment: Old Tozan’s Zen is like a clam. The minute the shell opens you see the whole inside. However, I want to ask you: Do you see the real Tozan? ThrZee pounds of flax…
Never, Ever Do This

“That Close” Long term relationships–I think I should have dated more.
My Worst Injury

Very strange fruit (Bread Fruit) tree sap in the eye
When I’m Happiest

Just …. Some Rain Drops (probably best not to read and, for sure, there’s NNTC) When I am reading with Lisa.
Cake vs. Pie

milk, coffee, cake and a flower dress @ tartine Cake–I like that Lemon Bunt Cake a lot. With Coffee.
Customer Service Winners and Losers

ray bans Nordstroms–I returned my wife's broken Ray Bans without a receipt with no problem.