David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

CASE 85: The National Teacher’s Gravestone

Emperor Shukusô asked Chû, the national teacher, “What would you wish me to do after a hundred years?” The national teacher said, “Make a seamless gravestone for this old monk.” The emperor said, “I should like to ask you, master, for a design.” The national teacher remained silent for a long time. Then he said,…
My Idea of a Perfect Sunday

Father and son surf lesson in Morro Bay, CA – image by Michael “Mike” L. Baird surfing
My Holiday Travel Plans

Mother in Law
A Letter to Someone from High School

Guy who came to the party at my parents house and thew up in the bushes–stay home. love david s
Three Countries I’d Like to Visit

China, Greece, & Brazil
Someone Who Deserves More Credit

Ken Kesey
St. Amvrosy of Optina

Bringing doxology to the One born of the Virgin in church hymns and spiritual songs, we must, outside the church as well, unceasingly praise Him and give Him thanks for His ineffable loving kindness to us sinners, who are atoned by His honorable blood and who have received through this promise life eternal, blessed, and…
CASE 84: Gutei’s One Finger

Whatever he was asked, Master Gutei simply stuck up one finger.
Meat Lover or Meatless: My Stance on Vegetarianism

I am a vegetarian
Why I’m (Never) Going Digital

Kindle for iPhone och ipad yes–kindle for iphone