Animal House
Our home is the animal house. A golden retriever, a cat, a chinchilla, fish and several children roam the hallways of the house. And others live outside.
too far behind
Poem on staying focused on goals, keeping high standards and avoiding drift.
The Mask of Rogue 7 - Chapter 1
Part one of the Mask of Rogue 7 science fiction series by Shawn Olson.
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.
Desktops are not extinct
Editorial discussing the notion that the time of the desktop is over. I argue that the advent of smart phones, tablets and mobile devices do not preclude the value of the desktop.
February 23, 2007 Newsletter
February 23, 2007 Newsletter.
Wright Patterson Airforce Museum
Some photos of airplanes and exhibits at the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio.
The Storm Within
A poem sparked by an exceptionally reflective and intoxicated night.