Donald George Olson died at 72
Some memories and thoughts about my Dad
My Dad, Donald George Olson, died on March 18, 2013... just four days shy of his 73rd birthday.
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.
Autodesk Moving to Rental-Only for Software
How a company made for artists is pushing a policy that promotes more starving artists instead of thriving artists
Autodesk is now making plans to stop selling perpetual licenses and move all future business to a rental-only model.
The Life of Clarence Himes
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
Traditional Hindu Wedding
Photos of a traditional Hindu wedding in Columbus, Ohio.
Martian Thaw
Martian Thaw original oil painting.
Minolta Dimage 7 Power Problem Solved
When your Minolta Dimage 7 turns off randomly, try scrubbing its battery contacts with a pencil.
My Wife Likes it Hot
A little story about when my wife made things a little too hot.
