The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
impatient society, red lights
The Cringe Phenomenon
Posted on Jul 4, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Interview with Cringe that appeared in Now It's Dark Magazine.
cringe phenomenon, interview, practice photos, local music, rock band
Donald George Olson died at 72
Some memories and thoughts about my Dad
Posted on Mar 24, 2013 | Last Updated Apr 27, 2013
My Dad, Donald George Olson, died on March 18, 2013... just four days shy of his 73rd birthday.
donald olson, don, eulogy, death, died
How I Broke Three Trucks
Posted on Dec 7, 2003 | Last Updated May 9, 2022
A tale about my time working in a boiler repair shop.. and how I broke three different trucks.
trucks, damage, break, boiler repair shop, welding assistant, sweeping floors, job history
Reading Problems
Posted on Sep 14, 2003 | Last Updated Aug 16, 2013
Common reading problems.
reading problems
A Perspective on Futurism
Posted on Dec 7, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
Compilation of facts and thoughts on futurism origin and effects.
futurism, culture
Dreamer's Isle
Posted on Dec 30, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The second painting in Shawn Olson's Dreamers series.
dremers isle oil painting shawn olson
"Leftover" Philly Cheese Steak
Posted on Apr 25, 2006 | Last Updated May 17, 2006
The Leftover Chef shows you what to do with leftover steak.
steak, cheesesteak
Google's Dewey Update
Posted on Jun 9, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Some thoughts on the latest upheaval to the search engine world and the so-called Dewey Update.
google, dewey update
Pet People
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
A Chalkboard column by Shawn Olson about regulars at a pet store.
pet owner habits, peculiarities of pet owners, pet store, pet people, anima
