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About me - Sarah Williams

I am a 28 year old college graduate with a BA in English and a minor in Linguistics. I am also a published author and a screenwriter.

In addition to the above, I have owned, trained and shown horses for 15 years, both on a personal and professional level.

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Politics, News & Issues > US Economy How rising gas prices have affected your daily life: 8 of 92
It seems that each time we visit the pump these days, our pocketbooks get hit a little harder. The recent jump in gas prices has affected thousands across the nation, but California, my home state, seems to be one of the hardest hit. My business involves daily driving, and therefore I have felt the pains of this increase more... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health How to trim your cat's claws: 1 of 11
After I had been married for about a year, my husband and I inherited a cat from my husbands sister. He was a beautiful cat, though quite "distant" when he first came into our household. We soon found that picking him up and holding him was not only difficult, but dangerous, as his claws seemed to like to find their way into ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should there be birth control for pigeons?: 1 of 11
I think the real question here is would we rather find a safe and effective method to reduce the number of pigeons procreating, or would we rather "do away" with the animals after the fact...? Personally, I am for effective prevention over potentially cruel slaughter of these beautiful creatures. Having lived near or in a big... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Personal experiences with the healing power of dogs: 10 of 109
It was 3:00 in the afternoon on a Monday when I received the call that my grandmother was in the hospital after suffering from a severe stroke. Within minutes I was in the car rushing to the hospital, narrowing escaping a speeding ticket from a kindly police officer who obviously took pity on my disheveled appearance. The doc... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Always: 14 of 151
In the beginning there is alwaysa sharp stirring of raptureFrom the first moment,when a simple locking of gazescaused beating hearts to swelllike the coming of the tides,she knew the taste of his lipsand the sweet scent of his skin.In the beginning there is alwaysan excruciating charge of passionBefore he came to her,slow and... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Loss of a horse: 2 of 20
I can remember the first time that I saw her, a scruffy little brown and white pinto with a thick mane and tail, an over sized head. I was six years old and I thought that I had ascended to heaven. "Porky" was every little girls dream, sweet and kind, and the most beautiful pony that I had ever seen (though in reality, she wa... More..
Local Guides > Orlando Theme park reviews: Disney-MGM Studios, Lake Buena Vista, Florida: 1 of 10
Disney-MGM Studios is the third park to be built on the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It was created in true Disney fashion, providing entertainment for the young and old alike; it is a place where children can be children and adults can be children too!There are five major areas in this amazing park, and the first sto... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should prostitution be legalized?: 6 of 59
Travel to any major US city (and many not so major ones) and you will have no trouble finding a prostitute. Prostitution, though currently illegal in most states, is still not something that is difficult to find if you want to partake is such endeavors. So, the question of legalizing prostitution seems like a "no brainer" in ... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health How to cool down a horse after a strenuous ride: 3 of 28
Every effective training routine has three essential parts, the "warm-up", the "work-out" and the "cool-down". It is important to understand and plan for each of these three key areas in order to keep your favorite equine friend happy and healthy.I have been a horse trainer for over 15 years, and I insist upon teaching all no... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Free-for-all: 8 of 74
As September slips away,on the back of sunbeamsstreaking auburn through the sky,I remember the way you alwaysclaimed that summerwas the only season that mattered,and I tried to agreefor so longUntil this morningthis secondWhen autumn begs for recognitionAnd I can no longer hear your voice,Or understand your argument, andI clo... More..