Ambitions and Weekends
Essay on being self-aware and realizing that the human psyche has some hardwired contradictions and paradoxes.
The Paradox of Cultural Relativism
An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.
The idea of love
A philosophical look at the human emotion of love, originally printed in the 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.
Escape from Del Goroth
Emissaries from Tethmar try to escape an unknown plot in the dark city of Del Goroth.
Andrew Penry
A note on my friend Andrew Penry.
Going bald like a man
An amusing editorial by Shawn Olson, originally published as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.
Webb Wedding II
The exciting continuation of the dancing and balloons of the Webb wedding.
Kevin Lottes Portraits
Photos of writer Kevin Lottes.