A Trip Down Hoopty Lane
Posted on Jul 18, 2007 | Last Updated Dec 7, 2014
An American Hoopty adventure to fix a van that turns into a car hater's nightmare.
car, van, automotive, repair, fix, hoopty
Software Activation, Licensing and Piracy
Posted on Nov 10, 2009 | Last Updated May 15, 2013
The problem with software activation systems in the Internet Age and the inflated claims that piracy costs billions of dollars a year.
software, piracy, activation, license, internet, society, business
A Perspective on Patriotism
Posted on Jan 25, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
patriotism, patriot, patriots, nationalism, america, culture
The loving neighborhood – For Residents Only
Posted on Nov 5, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
Communites want to stop teenage crime, but continue to take away legitimate outlets for youthful activities.
The loving neighborhood – For Residents Only - social problems, urban decay, children and society, sports, athletic outlets
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
2004 Election. No one wins.
Posted on Nov 2, 2004 | Last Updated May 15, 2006
Why the Mandate is anything but.
Bush, Kerry, Election
Return to Norton Middle School
Posted on Apr 4, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
school
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
A World Without Pain
Posted on Sep 2, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
An essay in reaction to the New Orleans disaster following hurricane Katrina.
new orleans, hurricane katrina
