Author Archives: Olivia James

No Plans in France

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Olivia James
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A Bookworm.

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Olivia James

I’ve always loved to read. My grandmother was a librarian, and both of my parents (who I’ve always admired) can hardly ever be found without a book in hand. During summers I used to read a novel a day, and … Continue reading →

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Adventure Musings

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Olivia James

(the autobiographical travelogue of Olivia Rae James) For my 20 percent project, I made an autobiographical travelogue that documents my travels through photos and text. Whenever I travel I take photos and write daily, even if it’s just a snapshot … Continue reading →

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Pragmatic Lessons from Franklin’s Drunk Friends

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Olivia James

Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography reveals much about his moral standings and beliefs on subjects ranging from the deeply spiritual to the trivial and pragmatic. On page 46, Franklin offers observations of his “companion” who drinks a pint with every meal, between … Continue reading →

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Angel Child

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Olivia James

I was an angel child. I thrived on my perfectionist, rule-following spirit and the thought of being yelled at was enough to shake me to the core. I once almost drowned because my swimming instructor told me to stay under … Continue reading →

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Wigglesworth and Ethics

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Olivia James

Throughout Michael Wigglesworth’s diary entries, his unfaltering devotion to Puritanism becomes apparent, primarily through his  feelings of overwhelming guilt. The opening line of “Ah Lord, I am vile. I desire to abhor myself” truly sets the tone and reveals the … Continue reading →

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Why Moms are Always Right, a Character Sketch.

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Olivia James

I woke up on the floor of the Terrace Theater. When everything finally came into focus, I was staring straight into a guy’s face. He couldn’t have been older than 25 years old, and the combination of his deer-in-headlight expression … Continue reading →

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