February 23, 2007 Newsletter
February 23, 2007 Newsletter.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
Settlers of Catan
Settlers of Catan board game is a popular favorite among gamers.
A lesson in flight
The kids and I take a crash course in flying paper airplanes--with the Ultimate Paper Airplane.
Monster of Despair
A poem by Shawn Olson on keeping life in perspective in rough times.
The Sunset and Spirits
A trip to a mountain top turns into a flight of irrational terror.
IWA comes alive in Columbus
A feature on the International Wrestling Alliance in Columbus. Originally in the Messenger.
Junk Food won’t make you Chuck
A review of musical group Chuck's Junk by Shawn Olson, originally in the Westside Messenger.
The Great American Hoopty
My advice on used cars. If you can't tell... I hate cars. Their only redemption is that they offer something to talk and write about.
Mabi Ponce de Leon, Artist and Teacher
Bexley High School art teacher Mabi Ponce de Leon report was Olson's last article for the Columbus Messenger Newspapers.