MisCon 25
My Adventure with Onkel Sven.
I traveled to Missoula, Montana with John Dalmas to participate in MisCon 25. I met several interesting characters including William Warren Jr, James Burk, Jim Glass and others.
J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center turns 40
History of the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center, a refuge for many children and teenagers in the Hilltop, a community on the West Side of Columbus, Ohio. Story from in the Columbus Messenger Newspapers for April 29, 2002 by staff writer Shawn Olson.
My feelings on God
My personal views on God.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
What if We Ran from Iran
A warning about impending war with Iranian fanatacism.
I Endorse This Message
Have you noticed that politicians no longer have ideas... but they sure endorse a lot of other peoples' messages.
Crazy World
Essay on the turmoil of our world today and the current trend of escalating hatred, nationalism and xenophobia.
The Sunset and Spirits
A trip to a mountain top turns into a flight of irrational terror.
America’s New War
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.
Donald Olson
Donald Olson is a wildlife artist specializing in oil painting in sculpture, but also adept at ceramics, watercolors, pen and ink, and pencil.