Monique Finley
Ms. Finley recently graduated from Centenary College. She writes poetry, essays, short nonfiction and fiction. She has written avidly since 1990. If interested in obtaining Ms. Finley s freelance services inquire on her site: finleyexperience.blogspot.com
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High School Graduate, Centenary College of Louisiana SeniorMotto
Vocatus atque nonvocatus deus aderit. (Carl Jung's Tomb Inscription)
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A Refrain to Occupiers EverywhereA poem inspired by the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations and the global solidarity protests occurring in over 1600 cities. 15 October 2011 was a day of solidarity and global consciousness. This poem is an act in observation, take it how you will. -
Goodnight InsomniacInsomniac poetry. Late night verses contemplating the delirium of sleepless nights.
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Alabama Grant Resources for Women-Owned BusinessesList of grant resources for women-owned businesses and start ups in Alabama.
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Triple DigitsPoem reflecting on heatof the moment.
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Spilt Oil Ain't Spilt MilkCassandra Blackwell is haunted by precognitive dreams. The recent oil mishap in the Gulf has triggered a series of "bad dreams". What will Cassandra do? Is there anything she can do to change the future?
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Maggie's ConundrumFlash Fiction. Maggie thought the tribulations of high school were more than preparation for her future. When she stumbles upon her neighbor's secret, she's forced to reconcile with her own secrets. What happens next surprises even Maggie.
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Analysis of 18th Century Gender Transformations:Research paper discussing gender in the 18th century. Judith Walkowitz' Bill Southgate represents the actuality of changing behavior. Compares Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to the reality of life during the 18th century.
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Grant Resources for Louisiana Women-Owned Businesses and Start UpsArticle highlights federal government and Louisiana State sponsored grant search engines and opportunities for women entrepreneurs as well as private non-profit funding.
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Examination of Appearances & Professionals in Melville's The Confidence-Man: His MasqueradeDiscussion of Melville's use of passing characters in "The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade."
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Ingrained, Part 2Part two of the poetic debate concerning linguistics--all about the love man!
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Ingrained, Part 1Part one of a poetic debate over linguistics--a semantics satire.
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Practical NotificationPoem. Dedicated to the memories of LP--17 Aug 2009--and DB--21 Sept 2009 (two people who exist as more than just memos in a file)
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Shunned into SilencePoetic observations of library silence.
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Shakespearean Cross-Dressing as Compared to Modern Cross-Dressing in FilmDiscussion of cross-dressing in Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" as compared to the modernized cross-dressing found in the movie "Just One of the Guys".
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The Hidden Gender of Advertising: A Discussion of the Movie Fight ClubA discussion of gender and advertising, using the movie "Fight Club" and the positions espoused therein as a modern commentary.
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The Semantics of MLK Jr's 'I Have a Dream' Speech and 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'Discussion of Martin Luther King's use of subtly oppressive language in, both, his "Dream" Speech and his "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
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Slaying the Corporate DragonAnother poem approaching the corporate beast from the knight's perspective.
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Today, I Observed Treacherous Corporate Reprogramming (at Its Finest)Poem that combines the unreality of the corporate world with the fantasy world of medieval days.
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Against the NormPoem. Societal views of feminine and masculine roles assigned by gender, include certain clothing expectations that are occasionally ignored. As long as this standard has existed some individuals have challenged it...and will continue to challenge it. -
Society Conflicts with MePoem addressing the reality of the individual and the fact that society cannot dictate individuality. -
Corporate Sponsored Globalization: Is Totalitarianism Making a New World Culture?I have long held the opinion: corporations (regardless of industry type) are forms of legalized totalitarianism backed by various government militaries. -
Shreveport Protest Prop 8Information regarding nation wide prop 8 protest. -
Pair of JeansSilly poem about jeans.
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SecretsThis poem speaks of the concerns/worries before speaking before people.
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Bailing Out the Big Business Billionaires Boys ClubInvestigative piece using public information and various news sources to decipher the meaning of "bailout" in regards to tax payer costs. Compares possible Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac bailout to U.S. Treasury bailout of Bear Stearns.
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LibertiesPolitical poem responding to the civil rights being eradicated for the sake of "safety" (a term I use loosely). -
GLBT American Dream: Struggle for Gay Rights in the 21st CenturyDiscussion of homosexual Americans brought up believing in the American Dream and their struggle for equal rights.
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She Weeps for MePoem discussing why the goddess cries. -
ProximityPoetry regarding desire, need, touch. -
Current EventsPolitical poetry highlighting the state of the world in which we currently reside. -
Soft Butch Perspective on Women's History Writers Past and PresentThis discussion invites readers to look at women's history and the people who have kept record of women through out time. -
Fall EasyPoetry about the intensity of passion.
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Homeless in America: The Reality of PovertyLife lessons come from the strangest places. Walk with me during one of those experiences. -
Review: Murrell's Diner in Shreveport, LouisianaReview of Murrell's Diner in Shreveport, La. Murrell's has a long history of great food and good service. Come hungry, cause you're sure to get a plate over flowing with yummy goodness. -
Raising Momma: Big Night "Out"Short tale from my unpublished collection "Raising Momma."
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Tampon Industry Pulls Fast One by Reducing the Number of Tampons Per BoxArticle describes first person account of finding tampon industry has gypped consumers. -
Result of TruthPoem which discusses letting another know the "real" you and how letting someone "in" effects the future you. -
Ride a Bike as a Healthy Alternative to High Gas PricesCommentary on benefits of purchasing a bicycle to thwart obesity and defy rising gas prices.
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From Cross Dressing Woman to Catholic Saint and All Manner of Butch DykismLesbian perspective/opinion piece relating to the roles of women. -
September 11th Memories: Awaiting Court-Martial at Norfolk Naval BaseFirst person account of overcoming drug use during September 11th and the immediate after math of terrorist attacks. I lost a lot on September 11th, but I didn't lose my life and for that I am thankful.
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Hollywood Glamorization of Lipstick Lesbians Leaves Proud Butch Dykes Out of TelevisionCommentary on the relationship between Hollywood and portraying lipstick lesbians by straight actresses. Where are the dykes in modern film?
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Cigarette Smoker Gives Service Message to Non-SmokersAfter sitting back quietly taking it like a champ after every cigarette price hike since 1998, I refuse to sit quietly any more. Especially considering rising gas prices will likely give yet another reason to jack the prices of cigarettes.
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Bitter L'sPoem concerning love and the search for "it."
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Can't Trust AnyonePoem reflecting on the science, corporations and sheep.
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American State Governments Allow Unemployed to Starve: Denial of Unemployment BenefitsFirst hand account of Louisiana's State government allowing corporations to delay benefits to the point of individuals starving for lack of precious help.
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Review: Interview Process with Donald PenningtonA review of Don Pennington's interviewing process!
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To the Moon (One of These Days)Sylvia Engdahl wrote "The Far Side of Evil." This poem is a compilation of my thoughts after reading her book and doing a little research.
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Trying to LovePoem about love, loss, and life.
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Review: Manhattan Deli in Bossier City, LouisianaA sandwich shop review of Manhattan Deli in Bossier City, Louisiana. If you're passing through or live in the area, this is a deli experience you shouldn't miss.
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Foul Language, Cursing, and Swearing Are All Parts of SpeechArticle about foul language. Includes politically correct alternatives.
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Obama, Clinton, McCain, or the Other Guy, NaderCall Nader a spoiler and I shall laugh at you. Third party candidates aren't given a fair shake when it comes to media coverage, debates, or credibility. Knowing this as we do why would Nader choose to run again?
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Down Payment on a DreamFirst person account of how dreams can come true with a little time and effort. Highlights the importance of achieving the smallest childhood dreams.
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AgingThe title of this poem says it all.
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To Those Who Know itPoetic apology.
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Servant to the Cell PhonePoetic commentary of servitude to an inanimate object.
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Reparations: History is Filled with Crimes and VictimsOpinion piece about the nature of reparations.
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World Religion Day: Celebrated Annually in Shreveport, LouisianaFirst person article about World Religion Day in Shreveport, La.
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Don't Martyr HerA poem about loving within in order to love without.
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Reflection Tell Me TruePoem about really seeing the person behind the reflection in the mirror.
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DuckiesPoem about memories and how they come sporadically.
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Reflecting DifferenceA poem about how we change over the years.
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Controversy Surrounding the Purchase of War MemorabiliaDiscussion as to whether or not Nazi-era war memorabilia should be allowed to be bought or traded. A relevant discussion considering the current war and souvenirs soldiers bring home.
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To Those Who ServeA poem written to honor the soldiers who fight in Iraq, while the President foolishly toys with their lives.
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Money is Killing MePoetic rant about trying to pay for things required and things needed.
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Rcovering from RapeArticle relating to the recovery process of rape victims.
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Tattoos: The Reality of an Old TabooOpinion piece questioining the taboo label generally associated with tattoos and professionalism.
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A Vision of America Taking a Stand Against TyrannyPolitical commentary involving a vision of unified dissent.
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Middle and Lower Classes Fight for Survival in Today's Capitalist RegimeOpinion piece written to draw attention to the day to day struggle of Middle and Lower classes. How the decision to feed one's family can cost the house.
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McCarthy, Communists, Terrorists and Nuclear PowerOpinion piece regarding government reform in the nuclear age. How revoluntion of old can not work when the government has nuclear power.
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Socialists, Nationalists, and Patriots, Oh My!Opinion piece regarding similiarities between socialists, nationalists and patriots. Touches on capitalist society and the service industry.
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Get Angry America: Take Back Your RightsOpinion piece designed to call on Americans opposed to the continuation of war. Take action. Step out side of your comfort zone and do something about injustice.
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Book Review: "The Far Side of Evil" by Sylvia EngdahlA novel written about a future society which sends agents to observe a planet on the bring of nuclear annihilation.
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American Minimum Wage is Not the Real Minimum WageInformative opinion article written by service industry employee about less-than-minimum wage employees and why tipping is a necessary part of American life.
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Corporate Fascism Takes AmericaPoem reminding that should we fail to stop the illegal actions of government we are doomed to repeat history.
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Book Review: IBM and the Holocaust by Edwin BlackReview of Edwin Black's book regarding the role IBM played before, during and after World War II.
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Removing God from the CountryOpinion piece from Wiccan perspective regarding the petitioning of state buildings to remove "God" and "Deo" from public buildings. And the personal view that said removal will cause an ignorance in children because of removal of the bible from classrooms.
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Age of Aquarius the New Age?Opinion piece about the various signs of the Age of Aquarius and the different speculative times this age should arrive.
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Unexpectedly Unemployed Can Be a DisasterTips for those unexpectedly unemployed individuals facing various emergencies, including hunger.
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Spend Time WiselyPoem about personal use of time.
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O ObeyPoetic depiction of social pressures to over work ourselves.
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The Lesbian Struggle - Lost in Multiple Rights MovementsOpinion piece designed to enlighten society about the lesbian struggle and which symbols should represent lesbianism. Touches on the Women's movement and Gay rights movements describing a view of lesbian oppression.
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Floors Will Not Redo ThemselvesFinding the motivation to redo the floor tiles.
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Born to Be GayEditorial about being "born gay."
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Shoot Dice, Hit the Back Wall: Craps Etiquette 101Think craps is intimidating? Take the following lessons with you the next time you play.
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War on the CritsPoem suggesting hypocrisy needs to be fought.
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Raising Large Breed Dogs in Multiple Pet HouseholdsA brief explanation of how to handle large breed dogs when raising multiple animals.
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Can You Guess?Poem about misconceptions.
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Jena 6: Protest and RallyFirst hand account of Jena 6 rally and march.
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Jena RallyA poem inspired by the Jena 6 march.
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Saggy Pants Laws: How is This Legal?Editorial on recent saggy pants bans in Louisiana
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Used Cars Can Be DangerousGives warnings and resources available for used car buyers. Based on experience.