Reviewing the Slate
Review of Steven Pinker's book The Blank Slate and the common notion that we are all born without predispositions.
Subjects in the Classroom and Life
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.
Chris Graduates
Photos of Christian Pugh, who graduated in June 2015.
Moments with Ethan
Photos of my son Ethan Olson over the last few years.
Shawn Olson
Shawn Michael Olson is a technical artists and photojournalist in Central Ohio. He owns Wall Worm, Webonizer and the Artistic Network.
CorelDRAW & PHOTO-PAINT Colors
A brief overview of the color tools in CorelDRAW and PHOTO-PAINT, including a video tutorial and new features in CD X5.
This article demonstrates some of the new color features in CorelDRAW X5. The video demonstrates the basic methods of selecting colors in CorelDRAW and PHOTO-PAINT. New and experienced users can benefit from the video.
Fishing Spider
Photos of large fishing spiders that hunt on the surface of ponds and creeks.
Greg Oden, Buckeyes and Basketball
Commentary on collegiate basketball, American colleges and professional sports.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
Observation on Trust in Society
Essay about trust in personal lives, culture and global civilization.
