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
Mabi Ponce de Leon, Artist and Teacher
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Bexley High School art teacher Mabi Ponce de Leon report was Olson's last article for the Columbus Messenger Newspapers.
mabi ponce de leon, art, teacher, paint, bexley high school
Scams to make you feel cool
Posted on Jul 15, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Scams I almost fell for... Poetry.com and Manchester Who's Who
manchester who's who, poerty.com, scams, frauds, cons
Reflections and Infections
Posted on Jul 10, 2018 | Last Updated Jul 10, 2018
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
wisdom, philosopher, leaders, tyrants
But Words Will Never Hurt Me
Posted on Jan 6, 2018 | Last Updated Aug 12, 2021
Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.
entitlement, negativity, trolls
Education in Debt
Posted on Dec 30, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
cost of education, waste education, schooling, schools diplomas
A Little About John Dalmas
Posted on Jun 15, 2017 | Last Updated Jun 16, 2017
A short overview of the life of my friend John Dalmas.
john dalmas
America’s New War
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.
terrorism, america's new war
The Life of Clarence Himes
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
clarence himes, grandpa, biography
