David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

Bocce Ball

I have been playing a Bocce ball for the last few weeks.
St. Theodore of Edessa

Wine makes glad the heart of man’ (Ps. 104:15). But you who have professed sorrow and grief should turn away from such gladness and rejoice in spiritual gifts. If you rejoice in wine, you will live with shameful thoughts and distress will overwhelm you.
34. Satisfaction

When one’s attainmentsappear incomplete,one goes on working forever.When one’s possessions are inadequate,one goes on acquiring forever. That which is straight might appear crooked.That which is wise might appear foolish.That which is eloquent might appear awkward. One movement overcomes cold;another overcomes heat.Yet with stillness and emptinessone my conquer the world.
XVII–The Star

“Most optomistic and beautiful card in the deck”–that is good news! And I like the idea of focusing on my strengths rather than weaknesses.
Water

1. Water2. Earth3. Fire4. Air5. Elements are good
Holy Jim! Hike

Jack, Kate, and I joined some other for a hike up to the waterfall. We saw a lot of lizards. Both kids hiked most of the trip–it took almost 2.5 hours of walking! A really good time. There was a good quote on a sign leading into the Hike: Sun Shines Moon Glistens Canyon Speaks…
Earth Day @ Aquarium of the Pacific

We went to the Aquarium of the Pacific on Earth Day. Yes, Earth Day was moved up a week this year for the Long Beach Grand Prix–there must be some irony in Formula One Race cars moving up Earth Day, but I cannot find it. Jack and Kate rushed to the Lorakeet cages–stopping only to…
Leaving the Swimming Pool

Jack, Kate and I have been hitting the pool a lot again lately & it feels great. Kate used my phone to get some pictures of Jack leaving the pool area!
Listen First

1. Listen First2. Pay attention3. Treat everyone with loving kindness4. Know right from wrong5. Read hard things
Morning Meditation

I have started using one of Lisa’s high end candles in the morning.