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
Insurance Fraud: The True Story
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Aug 10, 2014
While lawmakers are worried about prosecuting insurance fraud, are they looking in the right places?
insurance fraud, insurance companies, corporate charlatans
Donald George Olson died at 72
Some memories and thoughts about my Dad
Posted on Mar 24, 2013 | Last Updated Apr 27, 2013
My Dad, Donald George Olson, died on March 18, 2013... just four days shy of his 73rd birthday.
donald olson, don, eulogy, death, died
Education in Debt
Posted on Dec 30, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
cost of education, waste education, schooling, schools diplomas
Evolution of a Shutterbug
Posted on Apr 20, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
Some tips on photography and an overview on my education with cameras.
photographers history, shutterbug, cameras, pictures
The Price of Learning: Gradecard Dilemma
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Aug 16, 2013
There is a paradox concerning a parent's push for good grades. The kids don't care about learning.
misplaced values in education, gradecard dilemma
It all begins on a bad day
Posted on Mar 4, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
Chapter 1 of The Hermit Colony, a satirical story about a man named Jeremiah Williams.
Hermit Colony, chapter 1, humor, satire, fiction
Boycott Adobe
It's Time for Artists to Send a Message
Posted on Nov 5, 2013 | Last Updated Mar 31, 2015
Critical discussion on software companies fleecing artists and consumers.
software, fleecing, boycott, rental, lease, buy
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
westland high school, student teacher conflict, smart kid, honor roll, drop out, dropout
