A lesson in flight
The kids and I take a crash course in flying paper airplanes--with the Ultimate Paper Airplane.
Promoting Interest in the Classroom
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.
Grapevine Beetle
Photos of the Grapevine Beetle, a large orange beetle with black dots on its wings.
Spider Photos 1
Some spiders I've photographed.
June 22, 2008 Newsletter
June 22, 2008 Newsletter with photos of Hayden, Harvestmen and a physics cartoon.
Flies on Cattails
Some photos on cattails in November.
Donald George Olson died at 72
Some memories and thoughts about my Dad
My Dad, Donald George Olson, died on March 18, 2013... just four days shy of his 73rd birthday.
Misconceptions on Privacy Invasion
An essay defending the government's right to spy on the public.