David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

Cat’s Cradle (1959) by Stan Brakhage

Ok, so yesterday, before I watched this film, I abandoned Abby at a Starbucks in Irvine. I had taken her to the HB Animal Shelter (which would not take her because we lived in Irvine) and the Irvine Animal Care Center (which declared the issue an Owner Abandonment and wanted more than US$170.00 to take…
Do not lie

1. Do not lie2. Tell the truth3. Be honest4. Feel the truth5. Understand that I have options
Sandwich, Apple, and Coffee
OCMA’s Night at the Museum–9BeetStretch

Here are my unedited notes from the event… I am at OCMA–9BetStretch it is @ 3:30 AM–the music is very lazy and drawn out and the first crescendo just passed. Also, my normal alarm just went off, I was thinking about the time I have spent here in the past–the music is very intense right…
God is everything

1. God is everything2. God is nothing3. Listen to what people are saying–not what you think that they are saying.4. Do not run 5. Understand the notion of ego–everyone has one
St. Dorotheus of Gaza

What we need is a little labor! Let us endure this labor that we may obtain mercy.
5. Tao is the Source

The Tao is empty;its depth is the source of whatever is.Tao is endlessly creativeand brings balance out of chaos.It is hidden and presentand is wholly without self-interest.I know not who gave it birth;Tao is the most ancient.
Relate

1. Relate2. Remember3. Reduce the ego4. Refresh daily5. Respect the process
Singleness of Purpose

1. Singleness of purpose2. Primary purpose3. Traditions4. Too Bad5. inhibitions
–The Fool

I like the generally unnumbered aspect of this card. I like the starting a trip nature of this card. I like the absurdity of this card.