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The Power of Now: 50 Inspiration Cards
“Eckhart Tolle has emerged as one of the world’s most inspiring writers and spiritual teachers, whose insights go beyond any particular religion, doctrine, or guru. His New York Times #1 besseller The Power of Now has transformed thousands of people, and the words on these cards were chosen by Eckhart to convey the power of…
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Pay Attention
Pay attention Listen Do your best Forgive yourself Make sure
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CASE 21: Ungan Sweeps the Ground
When Ungan was sweeping the ground, Dôgo said, “You are having a hard time!” Ungan said, “You should know there is one who doesn’t have a hard time.” Dôgo said, “If that’s true, you mean there is a second moon?” Ungan held up his broom and said, “What number of moon is this?” Dôgo was…
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On Purpose by Nick Laird
This is a great series of poems. I did not know much about Laird when I picked this book up–the plug on the back by Eggers was enough for me. I really liked the general dynamics of this poetry and the diversity of poems that I found within–Laird is much more then a one noted…
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Bowers Museum
Very fun day at Bowers. It was international day–so the kids got face painting, henna hand tattoos, watched magicians, Chinese acrobats, made Christmas ornaments. A very fun time for them. Jack, Kate, and I went on the Asian Arts tour–docent was decent, but the works were amazing. There was a lot of very strong stuff.…
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Coffee and Cigarettes – Jim Jarmusch
This was a great film. I really liked the Cousins scene with the 24 Hour Party People & the one with the Cate Blanchett–both deal with “family” in some way–very interesting. There are a lot of interesting music people in this film who I really enjoyed–the White Stripes section was awesome. Over all a great…
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God in a Cup by Michaele Weissman
This is a great book about coffee obsession. The writing is smart and moves quickly. The focus on three individual who share a passion for coffee is solid–though a little one sided perhaps. Toward the end it reads like an interview without the analysis and intrigue found earlier in the work. The book is Pynchonian…
David Given Schwarm
Married, Father, United
David Given Schwarm 