Red, White & Boom, 2003
The 4th of July Ohio Bicentennial fireworks display.
Brian Atherton
An overview of the amazing Brian Atherton.
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.
The Black Curse has Arrived
The Black Curse board game has now been converted to an online JavaScript-driven web game.
The Fox & the Dog
Even a dog can get played.
Bees and Flies
Photos of bees and flies. Also, interesting links.
Subjects in the Classroom and Life
A discussion on the utilitarian value of the subjects our schools teach. This editorial on education was one of the last pieces Shawn Olson printed as a Messenger writer.
Pursuit of Happiness
Essay on natural rights with a focus on the Pursuit of Happiness.
Return to Norton Middle School
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.