Reflections on the precariousness of life
Philosophical essay on life and death sparked by a family trip where a pigeon collided with the car and we had a flat tire.
Education in Debt
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
The Phantom Dollar
Essay on American debt, credit abuse and the lies of economicists and politicians.
Junk Food won’t make you Chuck
A review of musical group Chuck's Junk by Shawn Olson, originally in the Westside Messenger.
The Fox & the Dog
Even a dog can get played.
The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
Fuel Tank Safety Measures
An overview of the safety measures fuel distributors take to minimize accidental disasters.
A lesson in flight
The kids and I take a crash course in flying paper airplanes--with the Ultimate Paper Airplane.
J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center turns 40
History of the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center, a refuge for many children and teenagers in the Hilltop, a community on the West Side of Columbus, Ohio. Story from in the Columbus Messenger Newspapers for April 29, 2002 by staff writer Shawn Olson.
A Call for Reason
An essay rebutting infantile attitudes of the anti-science movement.
