Donald George Olson died at 72
Some memories and thoughts about my Dad
My Dad, Donald George Olson, died on March 18, 2013... just four days shy of his 73rd birthday.
Columbus Messenger, Me and Unprofessional
The Columbus Messenger Newspapers and why I don't work there anymore.
June 15, 2009 Newsletter
Newsletter including the retirement of Jack Buckingham. Discussion on teachers.
Going bald like a man
An amusing editorial by Shawn Olson, originally published as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.
Return to Norton Middle School
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
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.
2013 in Review
Newsletter about 2013, including various losses in our family and other news.
Reflections and Infections
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
MisCon 25
My Adventure with Onkel Sven.
I traveled to Missoula, Montana with John Dalmas to participate in MisCon 25. I met several interesting characters including William Warren Jr, James Burk, Jim Glass and others.
