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.
Donald George Olson died at 72
Some memories and thoughts about my Dad
![Donald Olson and Brianna Smith](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4115_dad_bri_crazy.jpg)
![Dad shows Hayden thumb trick.](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4122_dad_hayden_thumb.jpg)
![Dad smiles in Hat](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4120_dad_in_hat.jpg)
![Don and Donna Olson.](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4127_mom_dad.jpg)
![don and shawn](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4126_dad_shawn_zoo.jpg)
![Olsons in Grove City](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4125_dad_mom_faith_eric.jpg)
![donald and beverly olson](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4114_baby_don_bev.jpg)
![Olson Wedding Photo](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4130_mom_dad_wedding.jpg)
![Donald and Ethan](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4131_emo_dgo_bw.jpg)
![Olson Boys when Don moved out](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4135_olsons_leave_home.jpg)
![Dad and Harold](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4118_dad_harold.jpg)
![Faith and Dad on Couch](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4128_faith_dad.jpg)
![Dalmas and Donald](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4119_dad_and_dalmas.jpg)
![Shawn's First Birthday with Mom and Dad](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4129_mom_dad_shawn.jpg)
![Olson Brothers in Killdeer](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4132_olson_brothers.jpg)
![Olson Family Portrait.](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4137_olsons_olan_mills.jpg)
![Olsons 1990](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4134_olson_clan_1990s.jpg)
![Shawn, Doug and Donald.](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/4136_shawn_doug_dad.jpg)
My Dad, Donald George Olson, died on March 18, 2013... just four days shy of his 73rd birthday.
Gun Issues
Looking at the gun control issue in America.
My failed faith
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
The Daddy Long Legs (Harvestman) Myth
![harvestman](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3813_1_1402_1_harvestman.jpg)
![harvestman](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3815_1_1402_3_harvestman.jpg)
![harvestman](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3816_1_1402_4_harvestman.jpg)
![harvestman](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3817_1_1402_5_harvestman.jpg)
![daddy long leg harvestman](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/2438_1_877_10.jpg)
Photos of the Harvestman, also known as the Daddy Long Legs Spider. This creature is not a spider and is not venomous.
The Call for Religion in Schools
An unpublished editorial on religion in the classroom.
Problems with American Freedom
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, shortly after the events.