Moments to Remember
Reflective story on important moments in life.
All Worlds
Poem about the universe, life and chances.
Whispers in the Wind
Poem about enjoying the beauty of life. It's too brief to forget to enjoy it.
Education, Classrooms and Kids
Essays discussing dilemmas facing the modern American classroom.
It Takes A Village
Essays on community life, parenting and modern society.
The Life of Clarence Himes
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
The Phantom Dollar
Essay on American debt, credit abuse and the lies of economicists and politicians.
Desert Twilight
Desert Twilight painting composed in Corel PHOTO-PAINT.
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.
Rock Music IS Folk Art.
Essay tracing path of folk music to modern rock.