Susannah’s Fall & Winter Reading List, 2018-2019
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Category Archives: alcohol
History Changed Me
When my friend David mentioned he drove to Galena, Illinois, it got me thinking of General U.S. Grant, who lived there for a time. Funny I should know that, but then again, not really. I never read much as a … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Books, grace, History, humanity, internet, media, men, Politics, readng, violence, war, words, writing
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Alcoholics Anonymous, Battle of Gettysburg, Jon Meacham The Soul of America, Reading American History, The Killer Angels Michael Shaara, U.S .Grant
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Is Your Glass Eye Half Full Or…
It’s early Saturday when I try entering the bank, my debit card not cooperating, when a skinny black man in army fatigues with a glass eye lets me in. “The bank ain’t open yet,” he says, when he sees me … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Fashion, humanity, humor, men, New York City, words
Tagged humanity to humanity, sober advice, The ATM, urban dialect
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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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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
Asia Argento, We Have a Problem
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
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War Wounds
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
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I’m Your Goomba, No Matta What
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
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Raccoons Anonymous
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
