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
Star Wars Collectibles
Posted on Apr 10, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
Photos of a collection of Star Wars trinkets and collectibles.
star wars collectibles, legos, chris himes
Cracked Pebbles
Posted on Nov 5, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 1, 2011
Poem on a relationship in trouble.
cracked pebbles, poem by shawn olson, poetry, struggling relationship
Going bald like a man
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An amusing editorial by Shawn Olson, originally published as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.
male pattern baldness, bald humor, hair loss
Adventures with Del
In Memory of Delwin Olson
Posted on Jul 22, 2023 | Last Updated Aug 1, 2023
Photos and tribute to my friend and cousin Delwin Olson.
delwin olson, del, killdeer, north dakota, tragic loss
Christmas at Shawn's, Jen's & Family
Posted on Dec 24, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Photos from our Christmas 2002.
shawn ethan olson, jenny chris alysa pugh, jessica stroc, christmas 2002
Masters and Pawns
Posted on Mar 10, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Poem about how we are all Masters and Pawns to destiny.
masters, pawns, destiny, fate, poem, poetry
Remote Moments
Posted on Jan 25, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Poem about getting past apathy and taking control.
poem, poetry, apathy, entropy, control
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