Evolution of a Shutterbug
Some tips on photography and an overview on my education with cameras.
My Wife Likes it Hot
A little story about when my wife made things a little too hot.
The Fifty States Part Two
Part two of the 50 state word search
The Life of Clarence Himes
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
Donald Olson
Donald Olson is a wildlife artist specializing in oil painting in sculpture, but also adept at ceramics, watercolors, pen and ink, and pencil.
Hole in my Heel
The story of how I survived a wound that killed legendary Achilles.
The Great American Hoopty
My advice on used cars. If you can't tell... I hate cars. Their only redemption is that they offer something to talk and write about.
A Yahoo Speaks Out
An unpublished editorial where Shawn Olson responds to a crankpot reader.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
