David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

First Impressions

lust Eyes
Cheese Sandwich, Apple, and Water.
Peanut Butter Toast, Watermelon, and Coffee
Toast with Peanut Butter, Watermelon, and Coffee
Gutei’s Finger

Gutei raised his finger whenever he was asked a question about Zen. A boy attendant began to imitate him in this way. When anyone asked the boy what his master had preached about, the boy would raise his finger.Gutei heard about the boy’s mischief. He seized him and cut off his finger. The boy cried…
Nachos
St. John of the Ladder

I consider those fallen mourners more blessed than those who have not fallen and are not mourning over themselves; because as a result of their fall, they have risen by a sure resurrection.
Peanut Butter Toast, Apple, and Coffee
The Worst Flight I’ve Taken

Hermon Atkins MacNeil, The Sun Vow, left detail 2 (reprimanded flash shot), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Flight to Oregon with baby Jack
What I’m Saving Up to Buy

Lisa’s Birthday Bonfire Lisa's Birthday