Blackbeard Defends Himself
Posted on Dec 10, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
After years of negative press, Blackbeard defends his past.
blackbeard pirate cartoon, silly, walk the plank
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Posted on Mar 16, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Some people get excited about the simplest things. Like the glimpse of a woman's ankles.
middle east cartoon, sexy ankles, shawn olson
Picking that special gift
Posted on Feb 13, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Picking out the right gift for your sweetheart isn't always easy. But this dog came to the right place, as he learns that nothing says love like a side of ham.
love, cartoon, valentine
Christmas - Before and After
Posted on Dec 16, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
A comparison of the Christmas tree before and after Christmas Day.
christmas presents cartoon, wrapping paper xmas tree
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
westland high school, student teacher conflict, smart kid, honor roll, drop out, dropout
The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
educational philosophy of john dewey, john dewey education, education, philosopher, forgotten
The other end of life
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
life and death, old age, nursing home, grandpa olson, grandpa himes, solitu
Pursuit of Happiness
Posted on Oct 26, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
Essay on natural rights with a focus on the Pursuit of Happiness.
natural rights, happiness, philosophy
