Good Memories from the Badlands
Photos from my trip to Killdeer and Medora in Western North Dakota.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
The Cheating Mentality
Essay about cheating in online games, using hacks in multiplayer games.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
Adventures with Chris
Slideshow of Photos and a little about my cousin and dear friend Chris Himes, who died on April 26, 2019.
Reflections and Infections
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
A Trip Down Hoopty Lane
An American Hoopty adventure to fix a van that turns into a car hater's nightmare.
The Life of Clarence Himes
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
The loving neighborhood – For Residents Only
Communites want to stop teenage crime, but continue to take away legitimate outlets for youthful activities.
Protest and Support
War protestors and supporters both have serious flaws in their arguments.
