J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center turns 40
History of the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center, a refuge for many children and teenagers in the Hilltop, a community on the West Side of Columbus, Ohio. Story from in the Columbus Messenger Newspapers for April 29, 2002 by staff writer Shawn Olson.
Subjects in the Classroom and Life
A discussion on the utilitarian value of the subjects our schools teach. This editorial on education was one of the last pieces Shawn Olson printed as a Messenger writer.
Brett Atherton
Brett Atherton is a longtime friend of Shawn Olson. He is a member of the Indestructible Robots and Nerd Table.
Writing Samples
Writing samples on the Shawn Olson Artistic Network
Columbus Media Services
Multimedia | 3D | Consulting | Web
Shawn Olson Media Services. Digital imaging, 3D, web development and consultation based in Columbus, Ohio.
Photos of Little Hayden
![Hayden Baby Photo nov 07](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3800_1_1396_1_hayden-baby-photo-nov-07.jpg)
![Hayden and Juice Bottle](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3802_1_1396_3_hayden-and-juice-bottle.jpg)
![Hayden First Christmas](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3803_1_1396_4_hayden-first-christmas.jpg)
![Hayden First Christmas Photo](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3804_1_1396_5_hayden-first-christmas-photo.jpg)
![Hayden Opening Book](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3805_1_1396_6_hayden-opening-book.jpg)
![Baby at Museum](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3808_1_1396_9_baby-at-museum.jpg)
![Baby and Rocket](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3809_1_1396_10_baby-and-rocket.jpg)
![Baby in WIndow](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3810_1_1396_11_baby-in-window.jpg)
Baby photos of Hayden Olson. Shots with Dewey, at the Air Force Museum and his first Christmas.
Monster of Despair
A poem by Shawn Olson on keeping life in perspective in rough times.