Undivided in a Divided Scene
Photos of Undivided at Newport plus interview.
Red, White & Boom, 2003
The 4th of July Ohio Bicentennial fireworks display.
America’s New War
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.
Reviewing the Slate
Review of Steven Pinker's book The Blank Slate and the common notion that we are all born without predispositions.
The Sweeper that Sucks
What happens when someone tried to sell a sweeper to a tightwad asshole for $1600.
Shawn Olson
Shawn Michael Olson is a technical artists and photojournalist in Central Ohio. He owns Wall Worm, Webonizer and the Artistic Network.
Psychics and Statistics
What happens when a Carl Sagan fan meets with person with psychic ability.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
Bob Mauk, purring his heart into his work
Interview with wildlife artist Bob Mauk, originally printed in the Westside Messenger.
The ephemeral soldier
A poem about veterans. Dedicated to my grandfather Clarence Himes.