Christmas - Before and After
Posted on Dec 16, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
A comparison of the Christmas tree before and after Christmas Day.
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The Value of Art
Posted on Jan 30, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
An essay on the value of art.
art value, hitoric arts values, cave paintings, greek, roman, medieval
America’s New War
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.
terrorism, america's new war
Mabi Ponce de Leon, Artist and Teacher
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Bexley High School art teacher Mabi Ponce de Leon report was Olson's last article for the Columbus Messenger Newspapers.
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A Trip Down Hoopty Lane
Posted on Jul 18, 2007 | Last Updated Dec 7, 2014
An American Hoopty adventure to fix a van that turns into a car hater's nightmare.
car, van, automotive, repair, fix, hoopty
Web Statistics
Posted on Mar 30, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
A brief introduction to understanding website statistics, including a discussion of visits, hits and other topics to be aware of.
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Water Scorpion Photos
Posted on Aug 20, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
Photos of the Water Scorpions (Water Stick Insect), which are large predatory bugs.
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Education in Debt
Posted on Dec 30, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
cost of education, waste education, schooling, schools diplomas
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.
westland high school, student teacher conflict, smart kid, honor roll, drop out, dropout
