The other end of life
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
life and death, old age, nursing home, grandpa olson, grandpa himes, solitu
2013 in Review
Posted on Feb 26, 2014 | Last Updated Jan 16, 2023
Newsletter about 2013, including various losses in our family and other news.
2013, loss, death, dad, dog, opportunities
Eric Olson
Posted on Jun 29, 2011 | Last Updated Jun 29, 2011
Eric Olson is the musical member of the Olson clan.
eric, eric olson, music, bio, fruity loops, songs
The Public Disdain for Science
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
An essay about common public opinion towards science.
science in the public
Houdini & Thurston
A short contrast of Howard Thurston and Harry Houdini
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Comparing America magicians Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston.
harry houdini, ehrich weiss, howard thurston, magicians, skepticism
Psychics and Statistics
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Sep 26, 2015
What happens when a Carl Sagan fan meets with person with psychic ability.
paranormal ability, psychics, pseudoscience, statistics, logic
The Fairness Mentality
Posted on Jan 1, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
Essay about our skewed perspective on fairness.
fairness, justice
Insurance Fraud: The True Story
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Aug 10, 2014
While lawmakers are worried about prosecuting insurance fraud, are they looking in the right places?
insurance fraud, insurance companies, corporate charlatans