David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

Elder Joseph the Hesychast

Acts of charity, almsgiving and all the external good works do not suppress the arrogance of the heart; but noetic meditation, the labor of repentance, contrition and humility — these humble the proud mind.
48. Disease of Knowing

To know one’s ignorance is the best part of knowledge.To be ignorant of such knowledgeis a disease.If one only regards it as a disease,it can soon be cured.The wise are exempt from this disease.Knowing it for what it is makes one free of it.
Gas Poem

This is an old one–I was goingto Aron’s Art Showwith the kids We stopped atAlton & Jeffery I washed the windowsand Jack read aBook about water.
Lizard at the Pool

Kate, Jack, and I saw a lizard while leaving the pool.
Peyote to LSD: A Psychedelic Odyssey

Last night, I stayed up late and watched this History Channel show. The topic was really great–I had not heard about Richard Evans Schulte (who was described as the Indian Jones of 20th Century Plant exploration). Very fun show.
Plutarch

Medicine to produce health must examine disease; and music, to create harmony must investigate discord.
Replacement Moleskine Redux!

I received a second package from Italy today! Moleskine’s rule.
Mourn

Recently, it has been brought to my attention that all major transitions require a period of mourning. I am not sure that I agree with this, but I thought I would do some general investigation on what Mourning actually is. First of all, it appears to be the more public face of grieving, which has…
Annual Juried Student Show at the IVC Art Gallery

Jack, Kate, and I went to see Aaron Mendonca’s art show last night. It was great! We started with snacks–pita chips, humus, and grapes. They had 7-up for the kids. We stood in the hallway eating–Jack and Kate even got to sit in “real” school desks. We meet Aaron outside–he was stoked to have won…
Chapter 27

I went and saw this with Maria yesterday at the University. It was horrible. I had never seen a movie with Lindsay Lohen and now I have. She cannot act. Maria mentioned that the Chapman character was also played by a kid actor. He could not act. Princess Amadala gets naked in it for no…