Return to Norton Middle School
Posted on Apr 4, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
school
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
Human ability and prejudice
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Prejudice is a part of our world fading, but never quickly enough.
sexism, racism, prejudice
My failed faith
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
apostasy of shawn olson, ethics, morality, debate
Notes From Cali
Posted on May 27, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Words from a friend absentia.
cali
Reflections and Infections
Posted on Jul 10, 2018 | Last Updated Jul 10, 2018
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
wisdom, philosopher, leaders, tyrants
Settlers of Catan
Posted on Jul 14, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Settlers of Catan board game is a popular favorite among gamers.
settlers of catan, board game