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Worry Warts

Posted on Nov 30, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011

Essay about worry, stress and humanity. Why you should stop stressing out. There's no need.

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Adventures with Chris

Posted on Apr 26, 2019 | Last Updated May 31, 2021
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Slideshow of Photos and a little about my cousin and dear friend Chris Himes, who died on April 26, 2019.

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The most important things

Posted on Apr 27, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011

Putting human struggles and value into perspective.

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A Little About John Dalmas

Posted on Jun 15, 2017 | Last Updated Jun 16, 2017
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A short overview of the life of my friend John Dalmas.

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My Experience at Westland High School

How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.

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Wild Mercy

Posted on Sep 27, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2015
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Photos of a contemporary Celtic rock musicians Wild Mercy.

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Adieu Cringe

Posted on Dec 25, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011

2003 is coming to an end with the final Cringe show. This year my mother died, my friend John Hart died, and my favorite band broke up.

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Subjects in the Classroom and Life

Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

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.

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February 17, 2006 Newsletter

Posted on Feb 16, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011

February 17, 2006 Newsletter.

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February 17, 2006 Newsletter

How can I help fund the Shawn Olson Creative Arts?

Posted on Jul 18, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011

You can help fund Shawn Olson by spreading the word, adding links, or donating.

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