The nature of apathy
To be apathetic is to invite entropy, says Olson. How do we deal with it?
Jack Buckingham Retires after 31 Years in SWCS
Jack Buckingham was one of my teachers at Westland High School. This is a short feature on Buck.
Reflections and Infections
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
Problems with American Freedom
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, shortly after the events.
Astrology As I See It
A skeptical essay on astrology.
Adults shoot kids with paintball gun
On Nov 10-11, 2002, adults fired paintballs at neighborhood kids from 237 Fremont Court.
Digital Picture Frame Image Errors
Solution to displaying Invalid JPEG files on digital photo frames.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
ShawnOlson.Net Newsletters
Some 2006 newsletters by Shawn.