Infection of the Heart
Poem about despair and the false questions that can lead us into the darkest areas of the human heart. A poem for Vince Kingrea, who sadly took his own life.
Human Mentalities
Essays about various types of mentalities, personalities and perspectives.
Online Vs Print
Essay on the values of web publishing over printed media relating to marketing.
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.
Desktops are not extinct
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.
Politics from the Porch
People wonder what the value of politics is. Inclusion in history, that's the value.
The nature of apathy
To be apathetic is to invite entropy, says Olson. How do we deal with it?
Moments with Ethan
Photos of my son Ethan Olson over the last few years.