Author Archives: Susannah Bianchi

About Susannah Bianchi

I'm just a girl who likes to write slightly on slant. I've had a career in fashion, dabbled in film and to be honest, I don't like talking about myself. Now my posts are another matter so I will let them speak for themselves. My eBooks, A New York Diary, Model Behavior: Friends For Life and Notes From A Working Cat can be found on Amazon.com. Thanks.

A Valentine’s Day Story

Posted on February 14, 2019

I’m at Housing Works Thrift Shop sniffing around, hoping nothing major catches my eye, since last time I popped in, madam came home lugging a rocking chair. There’s a little Latino fella transfixed by a red and white bike that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, Culture, friendship, humanity, inspiration, New York City, Sports | Tagged bike racing, Housing Works, random acts of kindness, Valentine's Day 2019 | 29 Comments

Urban Catholic

Posted on February 12, 2019

I’m not religious by any means but still often, pop into church. To quote Bunny Mellon…I’m a different sort of Christian. I don’t really come by to pray, I stop in to talk with God because he’s a dear, dear … Continue reading →

Posted in grace, inspiration, Politics, religion, words, writing | Tagged Franklin Delano Roosevelt, hope springs eternal, The need of prayer | 37 Comments

Pride of Language

Posted on February 10, 2019

an Old English term, morphing from the word pride, meaning the most important, significant position among a group of objects or personal possessions. The Mona Lisa, for instance, has a major, pride of place, at The Louvre, in Paris. Someone’s … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Books, Home, New York City, words, writing | Tagged Dashiell Hammett novels, home decorating, Jimi Hendrix, Prize possessions | 64 Comments

Best Story of the Week…January 7

Posted on February 7, 2019

It’s still dark as I make my way to the Park, the temperature barely hitting 30. I’m wearing so many clothes it looks as if I’ve just sneaked out of a hotel without paying the bill, the only way to … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Culture, Fashion, humor, inspiration, kids, nature, New York City | Tagged cold weather, Fat Bulldogs, LLBean flannel pajamas, teenagers, The Upper East Side of New York, Uggs | 51 Comments

Attention All Girls…Face Up

Posted on February 5, 2019

There comes a time in every woman’s life when she considers plastic surgery. You look in the mirror one day and wonder, who the hell is that? I made the decision a while back, to leave myself alone, and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, grace, humor, New York City, women | Tagged aging gracefully, Jackie Onassis, Patti Smith, plastic surgery, too much Botox, women of a certain age | 113 Comments

He Fell For Me

Posted on February 2, 2019

I believe in cause and effect, that what goes around, comes around. You reap what you sow. But yesterday, in my travels, karma never shined more brightly. Karma’s definition, according to Webster’s…in Hinduism and Buddhism…the sum of a person’s actions … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, grace, humanity, humor, inspiration, New York City, Uncategorized, words | Tagged helping others, random acts of kindness, Service could change the world | 60 Comments

Best Story of the Week…January 31

Posted on January 31, 2019

I’m on West 23rd Street by the Chelsea Hotel, a favorite spot of mine for its historical, artistic lore. It’s where Patti Smith lived with Robert Mapplethorpe and Janis Joplin and The Ramones danced and dreamed. Arthur Miller and Dylan … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, grace, New York City, Uncategorized | Tagged helping the homeless, love and compassion, Matthew 25:45, New York's Chelsea Hotel | 37 Comments

Hair-raising

Posted on January 29, 2019

I’ve decided to leave my hair to Science. My only dilemma is whether to include my head or not. Did you say, why Susannah, are you that desperate to be remembered? Yes. You see, my hair grows north and thick, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, humanity, humor, nature, women | Tagged bad hair day, beauty tips, The Smithsonian Institute | 28 Comments

FIRE!

Posted on January 27, 2019

I’m standing at my front window taking notes watching a fire across the street. Not only is it terrifying, it’s incredibly entertaining. I know, what a thing to admit, but haven’t you heard, candor is the new black. Four trucks … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, Home, kids, New York City, violence | Tagged fire, New York City Fire Department | 27 Comments

Notes From The Carlyle – January, 2019

Posted on January 24, 2019

It’s the coldest day of the year so far, as I run into Bemelmans to warm my face that feels frozen, despite a cashmere scarf wrapped around it mummy style. I’m surprised how packed it is at 2 in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, humor, money, New York City, women | Tagged Carlyle Hotel, drinking, rich bored women | 45 Comments