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.
Return to Norton Middle School
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
Psychics and Statistics
What happens when a Carl Sagan fan meets with person with psychic ability.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
Smart Kids in Distress
Advice for young artists and free thinkers struggling in high school.
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.
My Wife Likes it Hot
A little story about when my wife made things a little too hot.
Promoting Interest in the Classroom
An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.
Bob Mauk, purring his heart into his work
Interview with wildlife artist Bob Mauk, originally printed in the Westside Messenger.
