Author Archives: Olivia Bushey

About Olivia Bushey

A (Jedi) Master of Library and Information Studies, who creeps along in dusty archives learning about the past and making sure things are not lost to time and neglect. A cradle Catholic who geeks out over her faith, sci-fi, fantasy, and meeting other people who do the same.

Psychics and Pineapples: A Review of ‘Psych’

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Olivia Bushey

Psych is a quick-witted, fast talking dramedy following the adventures of Shawn Spencer, the fake psychic who consults with the Santa Barbara Police Department; with the aid of his reluctant friend, Burton Guster, a pharmaceutical salesman, they ‘investigate, catch bad … Continue reading →

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The Roots of Christmas Traditions: From Pagan or Not From Pagan?

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Olivia Bushey

I heard the term solitise tree a few weeks before Christmas and irked me. Soon afterwards I fell into conversation with a few co-workers about the holiday. What really got me was the consensus of the group that was chit-chatting agreed with the … Continue reading →

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A Reflection on ‘Silence’

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Olivia Bushey

I finally watched Martin Scoreses’ movie Silence. I have not read the book that it is based on written by Shausaku Endo, so this is simply a reflection on the movie itself. I could not find a way to talk … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Fandom: A ‘Geeky Chef Cookbook’ Review

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Olivia Bushey

Geeks around the world get the opportunity to at least get a taste into their favorite world. Continue reading →

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A New Look at Star Wars via Webcomic Style

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Olivia Bushey

When I was younger my family had just moved again.  We were staying at a hotel and to alleviate the boredom of looking at generic walls and network TV my dad took my brothers and me to run some errands. … Continue reading →

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Verily, A New Hope – Say What Now?

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Olivia Bushey

It is a period of civil war. The spaceships of the rebels, striking swift From base unseen, have gain’s a vict’ry o’er the cruel Galactic Empire, now adrift. Amidst the battle, rebel spies prevai’d And stole the plans to a … Continue reading →

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Scarlet Pimpernel, Vatican Style

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Olivia Bushey

They seek him here, they seek him there, Those Nazi seek him everywhere! Is he in Heaven or is he in Hell? That demned elusive Pimpernel. Those who know the musical are probably raising an eyebrow.  For this post I … Continue reading →

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