Quick Search

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.

Read More

impatient society, red lights

Good Memories from the Badlands

Posted on May 31, 2021 | Last Updated Jun 1, 2021
Shawn Hiking in Killdeer

Photos from my trip to Killdeer and Medora in Western North Dakota.

Read More

killdeer, medora, badlands, north dakota, photos, animals, landscape

Material Merger

Posted on Aug 8, 2012 | Last Updated Jun 2, 2020

A free MAXScript utility to combine mutliple materials and maps into single output materials and maps.

Read More

maxscript, materials, render, composity, free

Traditional Hindu Wedding

Posted on May 22, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
hindu wedding ceremonyhindu wedding ceremonyhindu wedding rice

Photos of a traditional Hindu wedding in Columbus, Ohio.

Read More

hindu wedding photos, indian, india

My failed faith

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

The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.

Read More

apostasy of shawn olson, ethics, morality, debate

Crazy Neighbor

Posted on Aug 9, 2016 | Last Updated Aug 9, 2016
Dana and the Skunkhayden and skunkchild plays with skunkdana carries skunkskunk

A little story about a crazy neighbor.

Read More

neighbors, skunks, pole cat

Water Scorpion Photos

Posted on Aug 20, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
water stick insectwater stick insect

Photos of the Water Scorpions (Water Stick Insect), which are large predatory bugs.

Read More

water scorpion, stick insect, Ranatra linearis, predatory insect, scoprion

Desktops are not extinct

Posted on Mar 8, 2012 | Last Updated Mar 8, 2012

Editorial discussing the notion that the time of the desktop is over. I argue that the advent of smart phones, tablets and mobile devices do not preclude the value of the desktop.

Read More

computer, productivity, mobile device, ipad

Promoting Interest in the Classroom

Posted on Sep 22, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

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.

Read More

education, interest

Online Vs Print

Posted on Dec 30, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011

Essay on the values of web publishing over printed media relating to marketing.

Read More

online, print, advertising, marketing
Wall Worm plugins and scripts for 3ds Max