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.
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Nature and Education
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Shawn Olson calls for more inclusion of nature in education.
nature education, natural curiosity
The most important things
Posted on Apr 27, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Putting human struggles and value into perspective.
donna olson. stroke, illness, hope fatalism
A Trip Down Hoopty Lane
Posted on Jul 18, 2007 | Last Updated Dec 7, 2014
An American Hoopty adventure to fix a van that turns into a car hater's nightmare.
car, van, automotive, repair, fix, hoopty
A Perspective on Patriotism
Posted on Jan 25, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
patriotism, patriot, patriots, nationalism, america, culture
The Sunset and Spirits
Posted on Apr 2, 2003 | Last Updated Jun 8, 2021
A trip to a mountain top turns into a flight of irrational terror.
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CandleWatch - Rekindling the love for candlelight
Posted on Dec 9, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
CandleWatch is a new jar candle accessory that automatically extinguishes jar candles.
candlewatch, candle accessory, fire safety