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CASE 56: Misshi and the White Rabbit
When Uncle Misshi and Tôzan were walking together, they saw a white rabbit run by infront of them. Misshi said, “How swift!” Tôzan said, “In what way?” Misshi said, “It is just like a person in white clothes being venerated as a prime minister.” Tôzan said, “You are such an elderly and respectable man, and…
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News of the World by Philip Levine
I picked this up from the Newport Beach Public Library new book shelf–they continue to get fantastic modern american poetry. I really liked the cover and was excited that Levine was still alive–I had thought he died in the 1980s. The book is excellent, but rather pedestrian–a lot of New Yorker style poems without much…
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Ten of Disks
We cannot expect energy to flow freely in our lives if we hoard it, and try to hang on to it.
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Garage Cleaning
Lisa had been asking me to clean the garage for a while. After Jacks soccer game it came down to work, novel, or garage. I went with the garage, but a fun soundtrack followed. I am not sure how many people have ever cleaned their garage listening to Prince. I am pretty sure that even…
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Seven of Wands
feel the fear and do it anyway
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Intelligentsia Ethiopia Sidama
Country of Origin: Ethiopia SidamaAppellation/Region: Sidama Zone Estate/Farm: 1700-2000MGrower: IndigenousCertification: Rating & Roast Notes: A juicy mouthfeel makes a perfect match for notes of berry and Jolly Rancher candy. The lemon-lime acidity sparkles through to the finish as sweet cranberry sauce and allspice emerge I found this coffee a little weak in the cup. I…
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CASE 55: Seppô in Charge of Cooking
Seppô came to Tokusan and became in charge of cooking food. One day, the lunch was late. Tokusan came down to the hall carrying his bowls. Seppô said, “Old Master, the bell has not yet rung nor the drum sounded. Where are you going with your bowls?” Thereupon Tokusan went back to his room. Seppô…
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Hope there’s no Maple donut in my Halloween haul this year
tim hortons maple dipped I think that the worst candy that one could receive on Halloween would be a maple donut.
David Given Schwarm
Married, Father, United
David Given Schwarm 