Category Archives: alcohol

Friends, Missing In Action

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

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 | 20 Comments

Dr. Zeus, My Cat In The Hat

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

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 →

Posted in alcohol, animals, humor, Love, nature, New York City | Tagged ADOPT DON'T BUY, cat sitting, Dr. Suess Cat in the Hat, Notes From A Working Cat [Kindle Edition], silly fiction | 18 Comments

Notes From The Carlyle – August 2018

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Elegy to self: It’s vodka and tonic weather in a chilled, crystal glass filled with extra lime. You can almost hear the ice throughout the city, chime like church bells. Never fails when it’s this hot for me to … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, dessert, Fashion, food, grace, History, humanity, humor, Love, money, New York City, Politics, sex, Women and men, writing | Tagged a long hot summer, Bemelmans Bar, Coco Chanel, coming out of depression, dead heroes, John and Jackie Kennedy, The Carlyle Hotel | 10 Comments

Asia Argento, We Have a Problem

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m still in mourning for Anthony Bourdain, so this new flare-up with his lady friend, Asia Agento, really has my interest. She allegedly, in 2013 sexually assaulted fellow actor, Jimmy Bennett, when he was 17 and she, 37. She denies … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, Books, food, humanity, internet, kids, Love, men, money, sexual relationships | Tagged #metoo movement, Anthony Bourdain, Asia Argento accused of sexual assault of a minor, Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment, Jimmy Bennett accuses Asia Argento of sexual assaut, Kitchen Confidential Anthony Bourdain | 12 Comments

War Wounds

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Forgive your enemies, but always remember their names. John F. Kennedy I saw my X on the street who startled me to say the least, seeing instantly how his alcoholism has escalated. His clothes were rumpled, he needed a … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, grace, Health, humanity, men, New York City, Women and men, words | Tagged 12 Step programs, abusive relationships, alcohol addiction, JFK, old boyfriends | 16 Comments

Notes From the Carlyle – July 2018

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s my birthday, so after covering all the mirrors and hanging a wreath on the door, I slipped into my brand new, J.Crew Factory dress, and padded down Park hanging a sharp right on 76th. Hello Bemelmans…how I’ve missed you. … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, Fashion, food, friendship, humanity, humor, money, New York City, sex, Women and men | Tagged A Pimm's Cup, Bemelman's Bar, best girlfriends, boy toys, Carlyle Hotel, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, old fashion models, women of a certain age | 27 Comments

I’m Your Goomba, No Matta What

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Goomba is Italian slang for friend, and I’m a good one, and stay one, no matter what you do. “Oh, so they dug up heads in your backyard? Hmm, are you in jail? Can I bring you anything?” “I just … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, animals, Family, food, History, Home, humanity, humor, kids, parents, violence, words | Tagged code of silence, homemade wine, keeping a straight face, long term friendship, The Godfather | 13 Comments

Raccoons Anonymous

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s 6 a.m., not quite first light, as I run towards daybreak. Suddenly I hear a screech, like a car careening around a corner, but of course there are none since the park is still closed. A couple running ahead … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, animals, Family, humor, kids, nature, New York City, violence, Women and men, words | Tagged Al-Anon Family Groups, Alcoholics Anonymous, domestic violence, drunks and their caretakers, the raccoons of Central Park | 14 Comments

A Nutty Word.

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m on a novel kick these days, a real change from memoir and historical bios. I’m so enjoying the language, like the word chestnut, I found twice in two different books. Not the nut roasting on an open fire, but the term for … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Books, food, History, humanity, media, New York City, readng, words, writing | Tagged Alec Baldwin, I Love Lucy, story telling, The English language, the love of words, Webster's Dictionary | 8 Comments

Edwina Allan Poe

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I seem to be giving the term cranky all new meaning, blaming it on the weather, but it dawned on me, I’m kinda like this all year round. All writers are moody, I’m told. I try finding comfort in this, … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, animals, Gratitude, humanity, humor, Love, New York City, sexual relationships, Women and men, writing | Tagged Depression, Edgar Allan Poe, past loves, Self-care, sobriety | 32 Comments