In the Wake of a Good Night's Sleep
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
A Chalboard Column by Shawn Olson on waking up.
sleep, morning, coffee, fatigue
A Vandal's Life
Posted on Jan 19, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
A cartoon on vandalism by Shawn Olson.
vandalism cartoon
The ephemeral soldier
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A poem about veterans. Dedicated to my grandfather Clarence Himes.
veterans poem, soldier poem
The Happy Worker
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
An essay on the coomon person's role in the workforce.
worker, life of work, toiling for money
A Little About John Dalmas
Posted on Jun 15, 2017 | Last Updated Jun 16, 2017
A short overview of the life of my friend John Dalmas.
john dalmas
Longnose Gar
Posted on Nov 18, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
Photos of the Longnose Gar, a large pike-like fish found in Ohio rivers.
longnose gar, predator, fish, ohio, marine, life
Jellyfish - Columbus Zoo
Posted on Sep 15, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Jellyfish photos from the Columbus Zoo by Shawn Olson.
jellyfish photos, columbus zoo, sea life
PHP Traits for Implementing Interfaces
Posted on Aug 13, 2013 | Last Updated Aug 13, 2013
PHP 5.4 introduced traits. Traits are in many ways like code-assisted copy and paste. They are ways to mix code into a class without inheritance. But what are they good for? When should they be used?
PHP 5.4, trait, interface, abstract, oop
Pursuit of Happiness
Posted on Oct 26, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
Essay on natural rights with a focus on the Pursuit of Happiness.
natural rights, happiness, philosophy
