Susannah’s 2018 Spring and Summer Reading List
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Author Archives: Susannah Bianchi
Susannah’s Fall, Winter Reading list…2018-2019
I always say, I rarely read fiction, but who am I kidding, after spending the whole summer reading almost nothing but. My friend Joanne is to blame, always cooing over a novel to literally lose yourself in, turning out she’s … Continue reading
Best Story of the Week…September 20th
I was on the train seated between two Asian tourists. How did I know they were tourists? Because they were wearing everyplace they visited. They had on Statue of Liberty T-shirts, Yankee caps and carried MOMA tote bags. They were … Continue reading
Friends, Missing In Action
In my last post, I mentioned my late pals, Mimi and Jackie missing them more than I can say. My fantasy is, they’re together in one of their living rooms, Jackie’s painted peach, Mimi’s pale yellow, looking down at me … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Connecticut, Fashion, friendship, grace, Gratitude, Home, humanity, humor, Love, money, New York City, women, words
Tagged cocktail hour, good friends, Ralph Lauren, Those gone before you, William Poles
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Last Thrill and Testament
I had a job where they asked me, why I thought I still had style at my age. After unplugging my oxygen tank and parking my walker said, “Because I’m still breathing?” I did ponder this though, once my ego … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Connecticut, Fashion, humanity, humor, modeling, New York City, parents, shopping, women, words
Tagged Coco Chanel, Going out with style, Self-care, women of a certain age, Women's Wear
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Getting the Most Out Of Your Vacation…From the Waist Down
It’s that time of year again, when those naughty Europeans prowl in the Park, trying their darndest to get laid before going home. How do I know they’re not locals? Because they look at you as if you’re an exotic … Continue reading
A Date Which Will Live In Infamy…9/11/2001
One of the most famous quotes in American history by President Franklin Roosevelt, coined after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, can more than apply to what happened on a tranquil Tuesday, 17 years ago today. When … Continue reading
Best Story of the Week…September 7, 2018
It was 3:30 a.m. as I ventured out to get coffee at Hot and Crusty, the only 24 hour place open. I had an early job but alas, was out of milk, hence…foraging like the caffiene junky that I am. … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, humanity, humor, Love, men, New York City, words
Tagged Aunt Clara of Bewitched, Discover Card, eavesdropping, forgetfulness, relationships, The Middle East
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Speaking the Same Language
I ran into Alice, a former neighbor, running with her daughter. First question we always have for one another is, so what are you reading? I start carrying on about a novel called Belgravia, written by Julien Fellowes who wrote … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Family, friendship, grace, humor, kids, nature, New York City, parents, readng, words, writing
Tagged Battle of Waterloo, Downton Abbey Jullien Fellowes, great fiction, love of reading, speaking well, The English language
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Dr. Ed MD
Whenever I have a medical question, I call my friend Ed. “Ed, I have this sudden rash on my arms and neck…what do you think it could be!” “What were you eating, dare I ask?” “Well, I dunno. Nothing out … Continue reading
Posted in comedy, food, friendship, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, words
Tagged health concerns, men of a certain age, too much shellfish, women of a certain age
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Dr. Zeus, My Cat In The Hat
I’m happily feeding Zeus, the cat, down the block. He’s a redhead, big and buff, rugged and tough…strapping, sturdy and oh so sexy–my kinda guy, greeting me at the door with furry swagger, like he’s welcoming me to his bachelor pad. … Continue reading
