Growing Up
Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 19, 2011
These are stories about moments in my life as I grew up.
Observation on Trust in Society
Posted on Dec 10, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
Essay about trust in personal lives, culture and global civilization.
trust, trusting, trustworthy, trustworthiness
Seamless Tear
Posted on Aug 24, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
Poem by Shawn Olson about relishing in the moment and looking forward to the future.
seamless tear, time, healing, cycles
Good Memories from the Badlands
Posted on May 31, 2021 | Last Updated Jun 1, 2021
Photos from my trip to Killdeer and Medora in Western North Dakota.
killdeer, medora, badlands, north dakota, photos, animals, landscape
Moments with Ethan
Posted on Jun 2, 2014 | Last Updated Jun 2, 2014
Photos of my son Ethan Olson over the last few years.
ethan olson, photos
The ephemeral soldier
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A poem about veterans. Dedicated to my grandfather Clarence Himes.
veterans poem, soldier poem
Time and Relative Dimensions
Posted on Mar 17, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Artwork anticipating the return of Doctor Who.
doctor who, art, graphic
Face of Phantom Memories
Posted on Feb 27, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
Computer art of a face that reminded me of a strange dream.
computer, art, face
Who is she
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A poem about a father who abandoned his daughter almost 30 years ago.
poem, poetry, absentee parent, absentee father, deadbeat father
Unavoidable Night
Posted on Jan 20, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
A poem on nihilism by Shawn Olson.
unavoidable night, nihilism, family, life, poem, poetry
