The nature of apathy
To be apathetic is to invite entropy, says Olson. How do we deal with it?
Pursuit of Happiness
Essay on natural rights with a focus on the Pursuit of Happiness.
My failed faith
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
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.
Adults shoot kids with paintball gun
On Nov 10-11, 2002, adults fired paintballs at neighborhood kids from 237 Fremont Court.
Steps beyond me
Poetic advice from father to son to be brave, good, kind; to make something out of life.
America’s New War
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.
June 15, 2009 Newsletter
Newsletter including the retirement of Jack Buckingham. Discussion on teachers.
The Sunset and Spirits
A trip to a mountain top turns into a flight of irrational terror.
