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The animalism of our species

Posted by Shawn Olson on Sep 28, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011

Response to the Eugene Armstrong beheading. Humans are not as civilized as we presume; we are sometimes more barbaric than animals.

eugene armstrong, beheading, terrorists, terrorism, human nature, war, barbarism

The Value of Art

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 30, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

An essay on the value of art.

art value, hitoric arts values, cave paintings, greek, roman, medieval

Saying Goodbye to Dad

Newsletter, July 27, 2013

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jul 27, 2013 | Last Updated Jul 27, 2013

Shawn Olson's Newsletter, July 27, 2013. News about my father's death.

newsletter, don, olson, death, family

Promoting Interest in the Classroom

Posted by Shawn Olson 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.

education, interest

Astrology As I See It

Posted by Shawn Olson on Mar 16, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

A skeptical essay on astrology.

astrology, skepticism, philosophy

Role Playing Games

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

The fear of role playing games is ridiculous. Many people think that role playing is evil. I think it is a great outlet that can encourage kids to think and analyze and be creative.

role playing games, dungeons and dragons