Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
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Photos and video of the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.
Water Scorpion Photos
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Photos of the Water Scorpions (Water Stick Insect), which are large predatory bugs.
Smart Kids in Distress
Advice for young artists and free thinkers struggling in high school.
Snakes - Columbus Zoo
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Photos of snakes at the Columbus Zoo.
Cringe Last Show I
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Cringe went on stage for the last time on December 19, 2003 at the Alrosa Villa.
Columbus Messenger, Me and Unprofessional
The Columbus Messenger Newspapers and why I don't work there anymore.
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.
Moving to Montreal
I took a job in Montreal to work as a Product Owner for 3ds Max.
Passion and Humility
Some thoughts on passion and humility.