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.
Subjects in the Classroom and Life
A discussion on the utilitarian value of the subjects our schools teach. This editorial on education was one of the last pieces Shawn Olson printed as a Messenger writer.
Promoting Interest in the Classroom
An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.
Canon 10D Err 99
Article regarding the infamous Err 99 in the Canon 10D digital SLR.
Birds and Other Denizens of the Outer Banks
Photos of birds, dolphins and sites in the Outer Banks.
How I Broke Three Trucks
A tale about my time working in a boiler repair shop.. and how I broke three different trucks.
Noise Auction at Rock to Remember
Noise Auction played Rock to Remember at the Newport Music Hall.
Reading Problems
Common reading problems.
Education in Debt
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
