Animal House
Our home is the animal house. A golden retriever, a cat, a chinchilla, fish and several children roam the hallways of the house. And others live outside.
CandleWatch - Rekindling the love for candlelight
CandleWatch is a new jar candle accessory that automatically extinguishes jar candles.
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.
Desktops are not extinct
Editorial discussing the notion that the time of the desktop is over. I argue that the advent of smart phones, tablets and mobile devices do not preclude the value of the desktop.
Jessica Strock
I go to North Franklin Elementary.
Wright Patterson Airforce Museum
Some photos of airplanes and exhibits at the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio.
Bob Mauk, purring his heart into his work
Interview with wildlife artist Bob Mauk, originally printed in the Westside Messenger.
The Storm Within
A poem sparked by an exceptionally reflective and intoxicated night.
Google Page Rank Dilemma
A solution to the dilemma of a loss in page rank according to the Google Toolbar.
Where are you now?
A poem on emotional fatigue and self-doubt.