Politics from the Porch
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
People wonder what the value of politics is. Inclusion in history, that's the value.
local politics
The Value of Art
Posted on Jan 30, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
An essay on the value of art.
art value, hitoric arts values, cave paintings, greek, roman, medieval
My Work History
Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 19, 2011
Humorous accounts of my work history as a jack-of-all-trades.
Photographing People
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Tips on portrait photography and the challenges of photographing human subjects.
how-to, shoot, portraits, photographing, people
Pet People
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
A Chalkboard column by Shawn Olson about regulars at a pet store.
pet owner habits, peculiarities of pet owners, pet store, pet people, anima
Using the Internet
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
This editorial on education was printed as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.
how people can use the internet, internet value
The Ukulele Man
Posted on Jan 15, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Some intriguing photos of a local band called the Ukelele Man.
ukulele man band, accordian, music, local band
Nature and Education
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Shawn Olson calls for more inclusion of nature in education.
nature education, natural curiosity
Renaissance Man
Posted on Mar 17, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
An essay on the extinction of the Renaissance Man or polymath in human history.
renaissance man, polymath, society, knowledge
