David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

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…
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…
Fall

Fall in Irvine means mostly cloudy sky.
CASE 20: Jizô’s "Most Intimate"

Jizô asked Hôgen, “Where are you going, senior monk?” Hôgen said, “I am on pilgrimage,following the wind.” Jizô said, “What are you on pilgrimage for?” Hôgen said, “I don’tknow.” Jizô said, “Non knowing is most intimate.” Hôgen suddenly attained greatenlightenment.
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Flowers from the Garden

This is a bouquet that Kate and I made for Thanksgiving from stuff from our garden. It still looks great.
Orange, Pisatachio, and Water
Blue Mountain Coffee from Japan

Brian brought me this amazing Blue Mountain coffee from Japan.
That Little Something by Charles Simic

Yet another fun book by Simic. He appears to have moved beyond the point where he fears being a Hemmingway like parody poet–you know the kind that the Paris Review holds contests to write like. I did not find anything in this book earth shattering or life changing, but I did enjoy the witty absurd…