Educational Drop-Outs
Observations on high school drop-outs and society.
July 7, 2005 Newsletter
July 7, 2005 Newsletter.
The Anguished Mind
"The Anguished Mind" image... from sketch to graphic.
Voting with the ego.
Egoism may not be popular, but it's what's getting my vote.
The Life of Clarence Himes
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
Reviewing the Slate
Review of Steven Pinker's book The Blank Slate and the common notion that we are all born without predispositions.
Good Memories from the Badlands
Photos from my trip to Killdeer and Medora in Western North Dakota.
Problems with American Freedom
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, shortly after the events.
The Sunset and Spirits
A trip to a mountain top turns into a flight of irrational terror.
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.