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Grapevine Beetle

Posted on Jul 3, 2008 | Last Updated Jul 22, 2013
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Photos of the Grapevine Beetle, a large orange beetle with black dots on its wings.

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Fishing Spider

Posted on Jun 24, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
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Photos of large fishing spiders that hunt on the surface of ponds and creeks.

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The Black Curse has Arrived

Posted on Jun 13, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011

The Black Curse board game has now been converted to an online JavaScript-driven web game.

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Bob Mauk, purring his heart into his work

Posted on Jan 15, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

Interview with wildlife artist Bob Mauk, originally printed in the Westside Messenger.

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Face of Phantom Memories

Posted on Feb 27, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
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Computer art of a face that reminded me of a strange dream.

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The Unfaced Foe

Posted on Jan 11, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 3, 2011

A poem about the never-ending struggle to survive against invisible enemies. Inspired by a very bad flu virus I suffered.

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Music Ceased

Posted on Feb 6, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011

Poem on lost inspiration, passion and motivation.

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Void of Desire

Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

A poem on shallow activities inspired by my participation in photographing rock concerts.

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The Hurry-Stop Syndrome

Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.

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April 3, 2006 Newsletter

Posted on Apr 2, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
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April 3, 2006 Newsletter including information about my trip to Arizona.

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