Nuclear Fission
Posted on May 17, 2008 | Last Updated Feb 17, 2023
A cartoon depicting a couple fishermen discussing the marvels of modern technology and nuclear fission.
nuclear fission, new clear fishin, fishing
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
My Schooling
Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 19, 2011
Essays and personal accounts about my education.
Educational Drop-Outs
Posted on Feb 9, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Observations on high school drop-outs and society.
education, high school drop-outs,
It Takes A Village
Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 19, 2011
Essays on community life, parenting and modern society.
The Phantom Dollar
Posted on Sep 21, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Essay on American debt, credit abuse and the lies of economicists and politicians.
debt, money, credit, banks, investors
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
Desktops are not extinct
Posted on Mar 8, 2012 | Last Updated Mar 8, 2012
Editorial discussing the notion that the time of the desktop is over. I argue that the advent of smart phones, tablets and mobile devices do not preclude the value of the desktop.
computer, productivity, mobile device, ipad
Rock Music IS Folk Art.
Posted on Dec 7, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
Essay tracing path of folk music to modern rock.
music, folk, rock
