The nature of apathy
To be apathetic is to invite entropy, says Olson. How do we deal with it?
Boycott Adobe
It's Time for Artists to Send a Message
Critical discussion on software companies fleecing artists and consumers.
MisCon 25
My Adventure with Onkel Sven.
I traveled to Missoula, Montana with John Dalmas to participate in MisCon 25. I met several interesting characters including William Warren Jr, James Burk, Jim Glass and others.
The knock at the door
Mom used to pull pranks on us as kids... so I couldn't help pulling pranks on her too.
The Mask of Rogue 7 - Chapter 1
Part one of the Mask of Rogue 7 science fiction series by Shawn Olson.
J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center turns 40
History of the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center, a refuge for many children and teenagers in the Hilltop, a community on the West Side of Columbus, Ohio. Story from in the Columbus Messenger Newspapers for April 29, 2002 by staff writer Shawn Olson.
My Wife Likes it Hot
A little story about when my wife made things a little too hot.
Infinity, for the Mind and Body
A short discussion on infinities.
Life and Death
Essays about life, old age and death.