Writing Samples
The beginning for a writer is the journal. I say this because it is the testing grounds for all your styles and ideas. If you do not keep a journal, it will be hard for you to be a good writer in almost any field.
You should write a little every day if you want to cultivate your literary skills. That's the beauty of a journal... because you don't need a revolutionary idea or original thought to write a successful entry into your journal. Other types of writing are not as forgiving; when you write poetry when you don't feel poetic or a story when you don't feel inspired, you will likely not turn out highly artistic words.
Featured Articles
Donald George Olson died at 72
Some memories and thoughts about my Dad


















My Dad, Donald George Olson, died on March 18, 2013... just four days shy of his 73rd birthday.
Latest Articles
But Words Will Never Hurt Me
Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.
A Little About John Dalmas























A short overview of the life of my friend John Dalmas.
Education in the Digital Age
Essay on education in the modern digital age.
Crazy Neighbor





A little story about a crazy neighbor.
Passion and Humility
Some thoughts on passion and humility.
Later Dude




















Cringe Bassist Ryan Butcher has died.
Good Times or Better Stories
Random stories about some funny events in my life. Some became funny after the fact.
My Wife Likes it Hot
A little story about when my wife made things a little too hot.
Autodesk Moving to Rental-Only for Software
How a company made for artists is pushing a policy that promotes more starving artists instead of thriving artists
Autodesk is now making plans to stop selling perpetual licenses and move all future business to a rental-only model.