The Sunset and Spirits
Posted on Apr 2, 2003 | Last Updated Jun 8, 2021
A trip to a mountain top turns into a flight of irrational terror.
north dakota sunset, spirits, fear, irrational fear, panic, ghosts, horror,
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.
educational subjects, subject relevance in education
Infinity, for the Mind and Body
Posted on Feb 6, 2014 | Last Updated Mar 26, 2020
A short discussion on infinities.
infinite, infinity
Evolution of a Shutterbug
Posted on Apr 20, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
Some tips on photography and an overview on my education with cameras.
photographers history, shutterbug, cameras, pictures
The Marv Albert Rule
Posted on Jul 23, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Anything is Possible
Marv Albert
Good Memories from the Badlands
Posted on May 31, 2021 | Last Updated Jun 1, 2021
Photos from my trip to Killdeer and Medora in Western North Dakota.
killdeer, medora, badlands, north dakota, photos, animals, landscape
The Life of Clarence Himes
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
clarence himes, grandpa, biography
But Words Will Never Hurt Me
Posted on Jan 6, 2018 | Last Updated Aug 12, 2021
Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.
entitlement, negativity, trolls
Observation on Trust in Society
Posted on Dec 10, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
Essay about trust in personal lives, culture and global civilization.
trust, trusting, trustworthy, trustworthiness
The other end of life
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
life and death, old age, nursing home, grandpa olson, grandpa himes, solitu
