Monic Ductan
Monic Ductan has published poetry and prose in small literary magazines. Monic is currently working on a Southern fiction novel.
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What I'm Reading Now: The Hunger Games TrilogyFor the past several years, I've read people's blog posts about The Hunger Games books. I watched the previews for the movie and decided to check it out. Verdict: Loved it!
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Army Wives Season 6Army Wives is back for season 6 on Lifetime. My thoughts on the season so far.
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Me Vs. IRS: A RantMy frustrations with the IRS. -
Army Wives Season 5, Episode 4We find out which soldier died at war in Afghanistan.
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Army Wives Season 5, Episode 2Denise makes nice with Tonya. Roxy and Trevor fight (yay!). Claudia Joy seems to have a new admirer.
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Army Wives Season 5 PremiereJeremy's fiance meets Denise. Finn's father shows up. Pamela must decide between Atlanta and Chase.
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Bravo's Real Housewives of AtlantaBravo has multiple cities in its famous Real Hourewives series, but my favorite is the one that features those Atlanta girls.
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Friday Night Lights Recap: Series Finale!Coach must decide to stay in Dillon or move to Philly. Matt and Julie make a decision about their future. Tim decides to stay in Dillon. The lions play in the state championship game.
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Friday Night Lights Season 5, Episode 12Tension mounts between Tami and Eric. Tim contemplates leaving Dillon. Tyra comes home, Julie shows up again, and Matt blows in toting a Christmas tree.
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On Langston Hughes's "Ardella"A brief analysis of "Ardella," my favorite poem by Langston Hughes.
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Friday Night Lights Season 5, Episode 11 RecapTami's halo shines brighter, Tim gets Becky fired (yea!), and the Lions are on their way to state.
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Friday Night Lights Season 5, Episode 10 RecapBuddy, Billy, and Coach Taylor speak for Tim at his parole hearing. At their latest pep rally, the Lions talk about how much they love Coach Taylor.
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A Review of The Magic of Ordinary DaysI enjoyed this film, and I am now looking for other Hall of Fame movies to devour.
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A Recap of Friday Night Lights Season 5, Episode 9Julie visits Matt in Chi-Town, Epyck gets closer to Tami, Becky gets a job, and Vince is benched.
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Doctors Who Wear Too Many HatsABC's new show is a cross between Grey's Anatomy and MacGyver, and it's placed in a setting similar to Lost.
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Friday Night Lights Season 5, Episode 8Vince acts like an overconfident jerk, Becky makes some stripper friends, Tami counsels Epyck, and Derek comes to town.
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Friday Night Lights, Season 5, Episode 7 RecapThe Lions embarrass the Panthers. Tami meets Derek. Coach Taylor has a disagreement with Ornette.
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"Julie Taylor is a Sllluuut!"The team travels to an away game. Julie gets a well-deserved slap. Buddy Jr. is a new man.
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My Weight Loss Goals for 2010I'm a 29-year-old mom who needs to get rid of baby fat. I had a goal to lose thirty pounds this year. Read about my highs and lows.
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Friday Night Lights Season Five: A Recap of Episodes 1-4We are four episodes into the final season of Friday Night Lights. It is now airing on the 101 Network on DirecTv. Those without DirecTv access will see the final season next year on NBC.
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Book Review: Fortune Island by E.M. SchorbI got a book recommendation from a friend on Facebook. I love Southern fiction, and so I decided to give it a try.
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Countdown to Grey's Anatomy Season 7 PremiereA short discussion of what I'd like to see during season 7 of Grey's Anatomy.
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Project Runway's Most Entertaining Season EverA review of Project Runway Season Eight, thus far.
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Lifetime Wraps Up Season Four of Army WivesIn the final episode of season four, the writers chose to wrap up most of the major storylines, but we're still waiting to see how things play out with Pam and Chase.
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Words, Words, WordsHere are a few words that started out as mispronunciations, and now they're almost standard. I've also included some words that are standard in some regions, but substandard in others.
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A Recap of Army Wives: Jeremy + the Medic= No Way. Chase + Pam= Maybe WayRoxy hosts a speed dating event at The Hump Bar. Jeremy gets a shock from his new love-interest. Chase wants Pam, but will she say yes?
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Seven Classics: Great Novels for the Young Adult ReaderA short article about seven of the best books I read as a child.
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A Defense of Banned BooksI talk about the reasons books are banned. Also, I tell why I don't think any books should ever be banned.
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The Problem with Shoe ShoppingMy biggest complaint about shopping for shoes. Read on if you have big feet. -
What Does Carey Mulligan Have in Common with Kate Winslet's Breasts?I liked An Education, but The Reader was a disappointment.
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What Do The Bridges of Madison County and It's Complicated Have in Common?I would recommend The Bridges of Madison County to anyone who likes a good love story and great acting, but It's Complicated fell short for me.
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A Recap of Army Wives for July 11, 2010Chase dates a hot woman, the Leblancs get on my nerves, and Joan's condition gets worse.
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Another Heartbreaking Episode of Friday Night LightsBecky decides what to do about the baby. Vince makes a decision concerning his mom's drug abuse.
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A Recap of Rookie Blue for July 8, 2010The prissy girl has a fist fight (for inexplicable reasons!). Andy's dad is an annoying drunk. The cute detective guy definitely edges out McSwarek.
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Woo-Hoo!! Friday Night Lights Finally Gets Some Respect from the EmmysFriday Night Lights has two Emmy-nominated actors...FINALLY!
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Rookie Blue, a Bit of Fun in a Dull Summer SeasonAn overview of the show's first two episodes.
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A Field of PurpleTraditional haiku about fun and freedom in a purple field.
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A Recap of Army Wives for June 27, 2010Denise and Pam help a 9-1-1 caller during an emergency situation. We find out what's wrong with Joan. The most loathsome character has a brush with death.
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Wimbledon, Back in the DayA set of reasons why I loved watching the televised tennis tournament so much when I was a little girl.
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A Review of Army Wives for June 20, 2010Roxy is stopped by Pamela on the road. CJ argues against the army in court.
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A Review of Girl Talk #20 Rockin' Class TripMy comments on a book from my favorite children's series. -
Best Friday Night Lights ScenesA rundown of my favorite scenes from seasons 1-4. **Warning, number seven contains a spoiler for those who haven't seen season four yet.**
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Why I Hate Romantic ComediesAn overview of cliches and annoyances that plague the popular genre.
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A Recap of Friday Night Lights: StayLyla visits with Tim. Julie runs off to a music festival with Matt.
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An Open Letter to Best BuyMy crazy rant about my last two shopping experiences with Best Buy.
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A Love Letter to a Dead ManThis is a research paper I wrote about Thurgood Marshall for a business law course. I didn't quite realize how influential he was until I did the research.
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A Review of Anne Rivers Siddons' Outer BanksMy thoughts on one of my favorite novels. I talk about why I love it and areas where I think it's lacking.
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A Review of Barbara Kingsolver's The Bean TreesMy commentary on the book. Article includes reasons I love it and my nitpicks, too.
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The Son, a Recap of Friday Night Lights for June 4, 2010Matt buries his father. Vince becomes a mentor to the younger players. Becky tries to make out with Tim.
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Unanswered Friday Night Lights QuestionsI nitpick the details of one of my favorite TV shows.
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A Recap of Army Wives for May 23, 2010Roxy miscarries, Claudia Joy gets into Carolina Law, and Jeremy re-enlists. Also, Pamela and Chase reconcile, for now.
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Friday Night Lights, In the Skin of a LionCoach writes a bad check, Buddy squabbles with the Boosters, Becky has the jones for Tim, and Vince is a jerk.
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Plenty of Blood and Tears in the Grey's Anatomy Season Six FinaleA shooter is loose at Seattle Grace.
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A Recap of Army Wives for May 16, 2010Denise helps an abused wife.
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Friday Night Lights - After the FallCoach tries to reunite the team after the forfeit. Landry meets Jess. Tim finds a new home. Matt has "pluck."
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A Recap of Friday Night Lights for May 7, 2010Coach Taylor begins to build a team at East Dillon High. Tim Riggins returns to Dillon.
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A Recap of Army Wives for May 9, 2010Michael's aunt Edie (played by Ann Margaret) comes to town. The entire episode is basically a love letter to mothers.
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A Recap of Army Wives for May 2, 2010CJ may be gettting a life soon, Trevor deals with a missing recruit, and Pamela considers a divorce.
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A Review of Happy Town for April 28, 2010My two cents on the Happy Town series premiere.
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Three Beloved Children's Books that Would Make Great FilmsA list of three of my favorite children's books, and the reasons I think each would make a good feature film.
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Lenore's a Jerk, CJ Wins, and Emmalin to the RescueLenore and Claudia Joy compete for the Spencer Award. Emmalin drives a friend to the hospital. Roland's fugitive friend resurfaces.
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Ten Southern TV and Movie Sets I'd Love to Live OnA list of houses I'm in love with. They came alive on both the large and small screen.
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Stars and Stripes, a Recap of Army Wives for April 18, 2010CJ and Roxy save The Hump Bar, Denise worries about Jeremy, and Roland goes to Germany to be with Joan.
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My Favorite Country Music SongsA list of my top ten songs by various country music artists. Which ones would you add to my list?
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Army Wives Kicks Off Season Four on LifetimeA recap of season four, episode one.
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And the Eliminated American Idol Contestant Is....NobodyThe bottom three were Andrew, Michael, and Aaron. Guess who got the lowest number of votes.
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We Finally Learn More About Alex Karev on Grey's AnatomyAlex's brother shows up in town and needs surgery. We learn about Alex's past.
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Seven Delicious Fat-Fighting FoodsPut down the chips and cookies and pick up some of these treats to help you slim down. -
Ten Road Trip Songs to Listen to with the Top DownWhich songs are essential during road trips? See if your favorites made my list.
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R&B + American Idol = Not Very Rhythmic or Very BluesyThe contestants sing R&B songs on March 30, 2010.
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What I Did with My College DegreeA look at and how my Creative Writing degree prepared me for a career in writing. Also, a description of my freelance lifestyle.
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My List of Three Places to Take a Date in Commerce, GACommerce is a small town, but you can still manage to have some clean fun. Don't drive all the way to Athens or Atlanta to hang out.
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The Top 5 Horror Films of the 00sWhat are the scariest movies you've seen in the past ten years? See if they made my list.
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A Love Letter to Atthemovies.ComThe reasons I love Atthemovies.com. Also, a brief analysis of each host.
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American Idol Elimination is No Surprise on March 24, 2010While the eliminated contestant was no surprise, I think the bottom three was off by one.
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Is American Idol on Its Way Out?Here's my take on what's wrong with American Idol. Also, a review of key performances from Tuesday March 23, 2010.
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Top Five Chick Flick Movies to Watch Over and Over AgainMy list of movies featuring females who've amused me and cracked me up.
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My Favorite Southern Fiction NovelsTry these Southern fiction novels if you enjoy the setting and language of the American South.
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Three Annoying TV CharactersThe reasons I hate Peyton Sawyer and Izzie Stevens. Also, the reasons I'm annoyed with Tyra Collette.
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The Top Twelve American Idol Contestants Tackle the Rolling StonesMy two cents on the American Idol performances for Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
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Too Many Couples and Not Enough Grey Matter on Grey's AnatomyMy thoughts on the couples of Grey's Anatomy
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2010 Oscar PredictionsMy picks for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress.
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A Night of Forgettable Performances by the Top Ten American Idol GirlsA run-down of each top ten contestant's performance.
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Big Mike Benches Over 500 Pounds, Alex Overcomes Stage Fright, and Jermaine "Rocks the Onesie" on American Idol March 2, 2010A review of American Idol performances for March 2, 2010
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Green Eggs and Ham Recipe for St. Patrick's DayA recipe for green eggs and ham. Also contains Papaya shake recipe.
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And Then There Were Twenty After The First American Idol Voter Elimination 2010American Idol Rejects for February 25, 2010.
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Ladies' Night on American IdolMy review of American Idol for February 23, 2010.
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A Love Letter to Friday Night LightsA review of why I love Friday Night Lights, includes character descriptions and my favorite quotes.
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American Idol Agonizes with Another Drawn-Out Round of EliminationsReview of American Idol for Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
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Ellen DeGeneres' Debut on Idol -- Give Her a BreakMy thoughts on Ellen D as an Idol judge.
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Black History Vs. American HistoryOn Black history and American history. Biased American history.
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Review of Dallas' American Idol AuditionsMy two cents on the American Idol Dallas auditions on September 27, 2010.