Tag Archives: 1970s

The Crack-Up

Posted on December 30, 2011 by first person productions

By Sarah White To clarify a story point, you need to know that my parents called me Betsy, a nickname for my middle name Elizabeth. The end for us as a family arrived in late summer 1973 on what would … Continue reading →

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Under the Influence(s)

Posted on December 22, 2011 by first person productions

The following story is a slightly-edited excerpt from “The Plunge,” which appeared in the APH Anthology, My Words Are Gonna Linger. -By Sarah White I have been fat for as long as I have been looking up to other people. … Continue reading →

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Oops, An Embarrassing Moment

Posted on December 12, 2011 by first person productions

” Oops, An Embarrassing Moment” is a writing prompt I have given my writers from time to time. It’s brought in a range of stories from the modestly funny, toilet-paper-stuck-to-your-shoe variety to the truly heart-stopping. (More coming about that in … Continue reading →

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Horse Crazy (Part 3)

Posted on November 3, 2011 by first person productions

By Sarah White Horse Crazy (Part 1) Horse Crazy (Part 2) New Friends Two other girls boarded their animals at the Horse Farm. Getting to know them was essential as I got to know my horse, and myself as a … Continue reading →

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Horse Crazy (part 1)

Posted on September 20, 2011 by first person productions

By Sarah White Horses, my heart’s desire. From earliest memory I wanted a horse so bad it hurt, and that’s no cliché. When heard hoof-beats coming up our street the pain tore me in two. I ached to run down … Continue reading →

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