America’s New War
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.
Going bald like a man
An amusing editorial by Shawn Olson, originally published as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.
The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
Where are you now?
A poem on emotional fatigue and self-doubt.
Billiard Club Accoustic Night
Accoustic Night at the Billiard Club on September 16, 2003 with Cringe, Soma and other local artists
Notes From Cali
Words from a friend absentia.
Near and Nearer
Images of small things, and then closer looks at those things.
Animal House
Our home is the animal house. A golden retriever, a cat, a chinchilla, fish and several children roam the hallways of the house. And others live outside.
Wild Mercy
Photos of a contemporary Celtic rock musicians Wild Mercy.
Spiders in Pursuit of Prey
Photos of spiders stalking, hunting and eating prey.