April 12, 2006 Newsletter
Posted on Apr 11, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
April 12, 2006 Newsletter with photos of plants and cacti from Arizona.
April 12, 2006 Newsletter
The Blue Van
Posted on Mar 22, 2003 | Last Updated Jan 19, 2022
The Blue Van produced scorn from bystanders, but was a superb piece of machinery.
blue van humor Shawn Olson
Adults shoot kids with paintball gun
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
On Nov 10-11, 2002, adults fired paintballs at neighborhood kids from 237 Fremont Court.
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The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
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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.
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Hole in my Heel
Posted on Jan 27, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
The story of how I survived a wound that killed legendary Achilles.
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June 15, 2009 Newsletter
Posted on Jun 14, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Newsletter including the retirement of Jack Buckingham. Discussion on teachers.
Unavoidable Night
Posted on Jan 20, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
A poem on nihilism by Shawn Olson.
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Houdini & Thurston
A short contrast of Howard Thurston and Harry Houdini
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Comparing America magicians Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston.
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