The Sunset and Spirits
A trip to a mountain top turns into a flight of irrational terror.
My failed faith
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
My Wife Likes it Hot
A little story about when my wife made things a little too hot.
Promoting Interest in the Classroom
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.
Canon 10D Err 99
Article regarding the infamous Err 99 in the Canon 10D digital SLR.
Observation on Trust in Society
Essay about trust in personal lives, culture and global civilization.
The Big Insurance Scam
A scathing reaction to the realities of the insurance industry and the insurance scam that makes the entire American public a victim.
How I Broke Three Trucks
A tale about my time working in a boiler repair shop.. and how I broke three different trucks.
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.
The Cringe Phenomenon
Interview with Cringe that appeared in Now It's Dark Magazine.
