The Life of Clarence Himes
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
Evolution of a Shutterbug
Some tips on photography and an overview on my education with cameras.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
Software Activation, Licensing and Piracy
The problem with software activation systems in the Internet Age and the inflated claims that piracy costs billions of dollars a year.
Pursuit of Happiness
Essay on natural rights with a focus on the Pursuit of Happiness.
Rock Music IS Folk Art.
Essay tracing path of folk music to modern rock.
A Trip Down Hoopty Lane
An American Hoopty adventure to fix a van that turns into a car hater's nightmare.
XHTML—the beginning
A basic overview of XHTML and starting a web page.
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
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.
