Reflections and Infections
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
Astrology As I See It
A skeptical essay on astrology.
Voting with the ego.
Egoism may not be popular, but it's what's getting my vote.
Chapter 4: Faceless Clues
Investigators find a terrible scene on the wrecked Rogue 5... and a mystery threat is born.
A Day at the Dentist
A weird and horrific story about a trip to the dentist gone wrong.
Donald George Olson died at 72
Some memories and thoughts about my Dad
My Dad, Donald George Olson, died on March 18, 2013... just four days shy of his 73rd birthday.
Return to Norton Middle School
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
The Mask of Rogue 7 - Chapter 1
Part one of the Mask of Rogue 7 science fiction series by Shawn Olson.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
Adults shoot kids with paintball gun
On Nov 10-11, 2002, adults fired paintballs at neighborhood kids from 237 Fremont Court.