The MTV Generation
Media giants hook the public on self-gratifying entertainment all in the name of freedom of speech.
The Cringe Phenomenon
Interview with Cringe that appeared in Now It's Dark Magazine.
Houdini & Thurston
A short contrast of Howard Thurston and Harry Houdini
Comparing America magicians Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston.
The Price of Learning: Gradecard Dilemma
There is a paradox concerning a parent's push for good grades. The kids don't care about learning.
Smart Kids in Distress
Advice for young artists and free thinkers struggling in high school.
The Mask of Rogue 7 - Chapter 1
Part one of the Mask of Rogue 7 science fiction series by Shawn Olson.
Birds and Other Denizens of the Outer Banks
Photos of birds, dolphins and sites in the Outer Banks.
My Wife Likes it Hot
A little story about when my wife made things a little too hot.
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.
Jennifer Pugh
Jenny is a lovely gal, hard worker, and mother of four.