Promoting Interest in the Classroom
Posted 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
Grapevine Beetle
Posted on Jul 3, 2008 | Last Updated Jul 22, 2013
Photos of the Grapevine Beetle, a large orange beetle with black dots on its wings.
grapevine beetle, large, orange
Christmas Golden Retriever
Posted on Dec 21, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Some photos of the Christmas season--golden retriever-style.
golden retriever photos, christmas, dewey
Reading Problems
Posted on Sep 14, 2003 | Last Updated Aug 16, 2013
Common reading problems.
reading problems
The Sweeper that Sucks
Posted on Jun 18, 2003 | Last Updated Dec 7, 2014
What happens when someone tried to sell a sweeper to a tightwad asshole for $1600.
kirby sale, sweeper sales pitch, charlatans
IWA comes alive in Columbus
Posted on Jan 7, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A feature on the International Wrestling Alliance in Columbus. Originally in the Messenger.
iwa, international wrestling alliance, feature story
Pencil & Ink Sketches
Posted on Dec 3, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Sketches and drawings by Shawn Olson.
pencil ink sketches, dragon drawing, fantasy art, old lady
The Storm Within
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A poem sparked by an exceptionally reflective and intoxicated night.
internal turmoil poem, apostasy, self doubt poetry
