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.

And Then There Was…LIGHT

Posted on July 10, 2020

I’m home, puttering around, when all of a sudden, every light in the house went on except for my desk lamp that needs to be switched on. It was very Close Encounters of the Third Kind, making me think, any … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, humanity, humor, New York City, words, writing | Tagged Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Living through Covid 19, old movies, Understanding the Unusual | 12 Comments

If My Feet Could Talk

Posted on July 9, 2020

When I went to see Vivet who does my nails figuring, I’d have to wait till August to get a pedicure since women’s toes are chomping at the bit, she surprised me when she said… “I’m free now.” I expected … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Culture, Fashion, food, humor, men, New York City, words | Tagged Aftermath of Covid-19, Amazon.com, keeping one's sense of humor, Louis Vuitton, Reopening of Beauty Shops NYC | 26 Comments

Old Levis…Old Friends

Posted on July 6, 2020

My jeans should be willed to the Smithsonian, they’re that old and tattered…sewn, stitched, patched, the original denim humbly peeking through. If they could only talk, the tales they could tell. We’ve been through a lot together, well traveled, zipped … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, Culture, Fashion, Home, humanity, Love, New York City, travel, words, writing | Tagged J Crew and the Gap, Levi Strauss, personal style, Worn out vintage jeans | 91 Comments

Avenue In The Rain

Posted on July 4, 2020

By Childe Hassam (1859-1935), hung in the Oval Office requested by John F. Kennedy from Washington’s National Gallery, during the 1000 days of his short, but memorable administration.

Posted in art, Beauty, grace, History, inspiration, Politics, words, writing | Tagged Childe Hassem Flag Paintings, John F. Kennedy 1917-1963, July 4th 2020, The National Gallery of Art | 33 Comments

I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy

Posted on July 3, 2020

One of my favorite all time films is, Yankee Doodle Dandy. When James Cagney, as George M. Cohan, tap dances down the White House Steps, I’m always up from my chair, tappin along with him. I make no apologizes for … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Culture, Faith, Gratitude, History, humanity, inspiration, Love, media, Politics, words, writing | Tagged July 4 2020, love of country, The American Civil War, The Battle of Antietam, The Founding Fathers, Yankee Doodle Dandy James Cagney | 33 Comments

A Coupla Cats Sittin Around Talkin

Posted on June 30, 2020

I’m here with Pat the Cat, aka Patrick, my neighbor next door. His owner for once, knows that he’s here since he’s visiting upon request. I needed a sit down, okay on the floor, but still, with someone I could … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, creative writing, Culture, humanity, humor, New York City, words, writing | Tagged keeping one's sense of humor, Keeping your sanity during Covid 19, Living through Covid 19, The comfort of animals | 59 Comments

When God Speaks Through Others

Posted on June 28, 2020

I was having a bad day. There’s a quote from the film, Body Heat, when Ned, played by Bill Hurt, says…sometimes the shit comes down so heavy, I feel like I should wear a hat. It was one disappointment after … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Faith, Family, grace, Health, humanity, inspiration, kids, nature, New York City, words | Tagged cancer, Healing your wounds, Kids Losing a Parent, Living through Covid 19, random acts of kindness | 65 Comments

Mewling…A Cry and a Whimper

Posted on June 26, 2020

I use the word mewl a lot when I’m upset over something. Finally, a friend asked, what the hell does mewl mean exactly? Sometimes my affair with language gets out of hand, without me realizing I may sound slightly smug … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, creative writing, inspiration, words, writing | Tagged synonyms, The English language, the love of words, The Melville Files. | 37 Comments

Best Story of the Week…June 25

Posted on June 25, 2020

I’m in my friend’s gourmet store. He’s ordered pizza for his whole staff. A masked woman comes in, her Louis Vuitton opened with a Yorkie, that could fit in your purse, peeking out. She lowers her mask and sniffs the … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Culture, food, humanity, humor, New York City, words | Tagged being Italian, Gentiles Market NYC, pizza, Stupid remarks | 74 Comments

Joy Over OY

Posted on June 23, 2020

I went to see my friend Mary, the framer, along with Gary Cooper whose paper got wet as a result of a recent leak. I expected her to be so happy after being closed for three months. NOPE! She bitched … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, Gratitude, humanity, humor, money, New York City, women, words | Tagged Living with Covid-19, Looking at the good, Shelter in place, Stores reopening | 52 Comments