Hole in my Heel
Posted on Jan 27, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
The story of how I survived a wound that killed legendary Achilles.
achilles heel, severed tendon
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
Exhausted Melodies
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A poem about the repetitive nature of human nature. We all share certain core elements that repeat over the ages, linking us to humanity.
exhausted melodies, human patterns, historic humanity, ballad of history, p
Educational Drop-Outs
Posted on Feb 9, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Observations on high school drop-outs and society.
education, high school drop-outs,
Crazy World
Posted on Aug 26, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
Essay on the turmoil of our world today and the current trend of escalating hatred, nationalism and xenophobia.
xenophobia, nationalism, hatred, crazy world, political essay, society
The Public Disdain for Science
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
An essay about common public opinion towards science.
science in the public
Free World
Posted on Dec 16, 2002 | Last Updated May 17, 2006
The First Installment of Free World.
Free World
March 28, 2009 Newsletter
Posted on Mar 27, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Here are some updates about the work of Shawn Olson in the first quarter of 2009.
March 28, 2009 Newsletter
The Price of Learning: Gradecard Dilemma
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Aug 16, 2013
There is a paradox concerning a parent's push for good grades. The kids don't care about learning.
misplaced values in education, gradecard dilemma
