Bob Mauk, purring his heart into his work
Interview with wildlife artist Bob Mauk, originally printed in the Westside Messenger.
The Pumpkin Patch
An ancient horror lurks in the night time pumpkin patch.
Boycott Adobe
It's Time for Artists to Send a Message
Critical discussion on software companies fleecing artists and consumers.
Ohio 2006 Campaign Websites: Blackwell vs. Strickland
How do the candidate for Ohio Governor use thier websites? Facts, fiction, and mud.
Scams to make you feel cool
Scams I almost fell for... Poetry.com and Manchester Who's Who
Promoting Interest in the Classroom
An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.
Return to Norton Middle School
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
America’s New War
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.
Going bald like a man
An amusing editorial by Shawn Olson, originally published as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.
