The Storm Within
A poem sparked by an exceptionally reflective and intoxicated night.
Purple Grasshopper
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Photos of a purple grasshopper with green eyes found in the grass on a mild February afternoon.
Pet People
A Chalkboard column by Shawn Olson about regulars at a pet store.
The nature of apathy
To be apathetic is to invite entropy, says Olson. How do we deal with it?
CandleWatch - Rekindling the love for candlelight
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CandleWatch is a new jar candle accessory that automatically extinguishes jar candles.
The Call for Religion in Schools
An unpublished editorial on religion in the classroom.
Infinity, for the Mind and Body
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A short discussion on infinities.
The Black Curse has Arrived
The Black Curse board game has now been converted to an online JavaScript-driven web game.
The Marv Albert Rule
Anything is Possible
Wild Mercy
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Photos of a contemporary Celtic rock musicians Wild Mercy.