Reflections on the precariousness of life
Posted on Aug 8, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
Philosophical essay on life and death sparked by a family trip where a pigeon collided with the car and we had a flat tire.
life, death, tragedy, rights
Adventures with Chris
Posted on Apr 26, 2019 | Last Updated May 31, 2021
Slideshow of Photos and a little about my cousin and dear friend Chris Himes, who died on April 26, 2019.
chris himes, photos
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
Don't Stand Too Close
Posted on Jul 18, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
A poem about lost hope in love and anger.
poem, lost love
Major Directory Changes at ShawnOlson.Net
Posted on Sep 8, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Topics pages now only list articles by Shawn Olson and very close friends and family.
upgrade
My Family Word Search
Posted on Jan 10, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 3, 2011
A word search relating to my family.
jessica strock family word search puzzle
Something Got Lost
Posted on Aug 4, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
A poem remembering my dear mother.
loss, family, death, time, poetry, mom
Thanks for Support
Posted on Aug 15, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
The Olson family appreciates all the support from our friends and family.
family friend support, personal hardship, site updates
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
