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.

Groundbreaking News…There’s A Sale On Nuts At Fairway

Posted on April 24, 2019

What happened to the days when groundbreaking news was truly groundbreaking, like when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor or, the President’s been shot. I must get 30 of these a day attempting to make me stop in my tracks to … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, humanity, humor, internet, media, New York City, Politics, words, writing | Tagged dog man's best friend, Groundbreaking News, President Trump's Tweets, The West Wing | 9 Comments

The Hug That Was Felt Around The World

Posted on April 21, 2019

I’m in Greenpoint, the Detroit of Brooklyn, making my way home passing a furniture store. It’s not one that would normally catch my eye, since it looks like what my friend Camille would call, Early Bunker, but then something does … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Culture, friendship, humanity, humor, inspiration, Love, New York City, travel, words | Tagged Greenpoint Brooklyn, Joey Gallo Umbertos's Clam Box 1972, man's best friend, Pitbull rescue, United Action For Animals | 36 Comments

Holy Thursday

Posted on April 18, 2019

It’s what Christians call, Holy Week, the mournful drum roll to Good Friday, when Jesus died on the cross. Holy Thursday commemorates The Last Supper, Jesus’s last meal, when he shared bread and wine with his Apostles to more or … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, grace, humanity, media, religion, violence, words | Tagged Cathedral of Notre Dame, Good Friday, Holy Week, Jesus Christ, The washing of feet | 15 Comments

Mornings On Horseback

Posted on April 14, 2019

I’ve just finished David McCullough’s book, Mornings On Horseback (1981) about a young, romantic Theodore Roosevelt. The by-line reads: The Story Of An Extraordinary Family, A Vanished Way of Life And The Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt. What inspires … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, creative writing, Culture, Family, Health, History, humanity, inspiration, Love, New York City, Politics, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged American History, Great books, Mornings On Horseback David McCullough, One day at a time, Theodore Roosevelt | 38 Comments

Best Story of the Week…April 11; The Chivalrous Dad

Posted on April 11, 2019

Have you ever seen the film, Love in the Afternoon with Audrey Hepburn and Gary Cooper? It’s where I got my blog name from…Athingirl. It’s what Mr. Flannagan calls Ariane, who plays the cello, while Maurice Chevalier as her dad, … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Fashion, humor, Love, media, New York City, words | Tagged Good parenting, Love in the Afternoon Gary Cooper Audrey Hepburn, Musical instruments, precocious children | 42 Comments

Perseverance, a Persistent Word.

Posted on April 10, 2019

Perseverance is a noun, meaning, to do something despite delay in reaching a personal goal. Tenacity, diligence, dedication…to be relentless and single-minded…having determination and staying power. It reminds me of a friend’s email address…dedicated always. To have tunnel vision regardless … Continue reading →

Posted in internet, media, words, writing | Tagged love of language, staying power, tenacity, The English language, Webster's Dictionary, Winston Churchill | 41 Comments

By the People

Posted on April 7, 2019

I’ve been thinking about our 45th President, perusing his latest Tweets that have become so commonplace, they drone like Muzak on an elevator. It reminds me of FDR’s Fireside Chats, when Americans would gather round their radios to listen to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, History, humanity, inspiration, media, Politics, words, writing | Tagged FDR's Fireside Chats, George W Bush, Lincoln's First Inaugural Address, President Donald Trump's Tweets, The Gettysburg Address | 21 Comments

Best Story of the Week…April 5th

Posted on April 5, 2019

It’s 5 A.M. as I head to a job….quiet and misty, desolate and dark as I walk towards the Park with plans to cross it to catch the C Train. It’s a short walk I make often though some would … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, grace, humanity, humor, New York City, travel, women | Tagged Central Park, New York City Bus Drivers, Riding the crosstown bus, Women on the go | 34 Comments

Spring is Here…She Called

Posted on April 3, 2019

Just came from the Park that’s about to explode, Mother Nature setting the stage. Irises, daisies and daffodils, like yellow flutes, sway in the breeze. The birds are back, flirting with squirrels who can’t say no to pretty girls. A … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, grace, inspiration, nature, New York City | Tagged Central Park, Spring 2019, The change of seasons | 24 Comments

Susannah’s Spring, Summer Reading List…2019

Posted on April 1, 2019

How I love to read. Aside from writing, it’s my favorite pastime. When someone says they don’t read, I’m utterly speechless. How can you possibly live without books? HOW? Not only do I love to read, but can’t wait to … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Books, creative writing, Culture, humor, inspiration, internet, media, violence, war, words, writing | Tagged Ephron film You Got Mail, Film You Got Mail, great writing, Reading great literature, the love of words | 49 Comments