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
Astrology As I See It
Posted on Mar 16, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
A skeptical essay on astrology.
astrology, skepticism, philosophy
A World at War
Posted on Mar 1, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
Thoughts on the American War in Iraq.
war iraq, world politics
Lady Beetles
Posted on Oct 15, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 1, 2011
Lady Beetles didn't swarm us this year, but next year they might!
lady beetles, ladybugs, malasian multicolored lady beetle, malb, carnivorous insects, insect photos, adult corn root worm
Monster of Despair
Posted on May 5, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
A poem by Shawn Olson on keeping life in perspective in rough times.
fighting, despair, personal loss, poem, poetry
The Storm Within
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A poem sparked by an exceptionally reflective and intoxicated night.
internal turmoil poem, apostasy, self doubt poetry
Everything Fades
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A poem on losing someone close. I wrote it in memory of my Grandfather Clarence Himes.
loss sadness, death, mourning loss, family death
Cringe at Newport
Posted on Jun 15, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Cringe headlines at the Newport on June 14, 2003.
cringe rock band, columbus local music, newport music hall
Going bald like a man
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An amusing editorial by Shawn Olson, originally published as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.
male pattern baldness, bald humor, hair loss
