David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

Making a Difference

This was a collection of Film Shorts. I saw this with Chris, Sam, and Paul. the three films we saw, in order, were “Making the Crooked Straight,” “Crayons and Paper” and “12 Stones.” All three were completely amazing. This was a very strong collection of films. MTCS was about a Dr in Ethiopia. He was…
Abandon the Old in Tokyo by Yoshihiro Tatsumi

I got this from the Newport Beach Public library. This is volume two of a series which is still in process + I am going to basically rush out and get all of the other issues–a completely mind blowing collection of short stories–about half from “adult magazines” and half from standard Manga magazines. This is…
CASE 37: Isan’s "Karma-Consciousness"

Isan asked Kyôzan, “Suppose a man asks you, saying, ‘All living beings are tossed in a vast karma-consciousness, and have no foundation to rely upon.’ How would you check him?” Kyôzan said, “If such a monk appears, I call out to him, ‘Mr. So-and-so!’ When he turns his head, instantly I say, ‘What is this?’…
Between the Folds

I went to the Newport Beach Film Festival and saw this with Tyler, David, and Sam. It was awesome. There was so much incredible goodness in this film that I will likely need to post more later–a truly wake up type of movie.
Spirit of Yosemite

At the Yosemite Visitors Center there is a movie theater that shows a movie which is really very nice–a good overview of the park’s history with some stunning images. Movie is about 20 minutes long and gave the kids a fantastic rest.
Yosemite
Italian Roast–Terra Vida Cofee

Country of Origin: N/AAppellation/Region: N/AEstate/Farm: N/AGrower: N/ACertification: Fair Trade, OrganicRating & Roast Notes: Italian Roast Shirley sent a pound of ground to Lisa. It is very good coffee–complex and rather light. The flavor is simple a clean–a very fresh coffee in the cup that does not last long in the mouth. We received the beans…
Nacho’s Reading Pledge

I pledge to read each day. I pledge to read no matter if silent or loud. I pledge to read about 30 minutes each day. I pledge to read because reading is fun! I pledge to learn a new word each day. And finally, I pledge to read because Nacho said!!
Rising Above Thought

Are you worried?Do you have many “what if” thoughts?You are identified with yourmind, which is projecting itselfinto an imaginary futuresituation and creating fear.There is no way that you cancope with such a situation,because it doesn’t exist.It’s a mental phantom.
Jamaica Kincaid

Of course, American know how to laugh. The problem is that they do not know when to stop.