Reflections on the precariousness of life
Philosophical essay on life and death sparked by a family trip where a pigeon collided with the car and we had a flat tire.
Problems with American Freedom
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, shortly after the events.
The Sunset and Spirits
A trip to a mountain top turns into a flight of irrational terror.
Modern American Insanity
Semi-facetious discussions on inconsistencies or deficiencies in on modern American life.
The New American War
Essays, commentaries and cartoons about the American War on Terrorism arising after September 11, 2003.
Great American Hoopty
A series of humorous accounts of cars owned by Shawn Olson.
The Always Welcome Inn
Looking for a get-a-way to someplace quiet?
Good Memories from the Badlands
Photos from my trip to Killdeer and Medora in Western North Dakota.
J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center turns 40
History of the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center, a refuge for many children and teenagers in the Hilltop, a community on the West Side of Columbus, Ohio. Story from in the Columbus Messenger Newspapers for April 29, 2002 by staff writer Shawn Olson.
This Art is Alive
Poem about the nature of human interactions. We all want to impose ourselves, visions and beliefs onto others. But it is always a give-and-take adventure.
