Category Archives: Beauty

Last Thrill and Testament

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

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 | 29 Comments

Best Story of the Week…September 7, 2018

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

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 | 24 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

John McCain…A Hero and Then Some

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

My temper lies dormant. I’m like a fighter who knows his fists are lethal weapons, so it’s best to keep them hidden. In my case, my tongue will get me into trouble if I’m not careful. In AA they warn … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Books, Faith, grace, Gratitude, Health, History, humanity, men, Politics, words | Tagged John McCain dies at 81, Remembering Senator John McCain, restraint of pen and tongue, Senator John McCain's war record, Thomas Jefferson | 6 Comments

The Central Park Gym

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Nice to have a gym that’s two and half miles long and a half mile wide. None of this shoulder to shoulder stationary bike business competing for elbow room. You can join a yoga class on the Great Lawn, do … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Beauty, humanity, humor, Love, music, nature, New York City, Women and men, words | Tagged appreciating what's around you, Beethoven Sonatas, Central Park, Mother nature, Pumping Iron, The Boat House Central Park, working out | 18 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

Happy Birthday Mrs. Kennedy

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994 Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis would have been 89 years-old today.

Posted in Beauty, Books, Fashion, History, New York City, Politics, women, words | Tagged A Woman Called Jackie, Camelot Years, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, JFK | 10 Comments

Sittin’ in the Park

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m reminded often, how lucky I am to live so close to Central Park. Even though I run through it most days, I tend to forget to visit more casually. Today, after it rained all night, I threw on chinos … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Beauty, food, grace, humor, Love, nature, New York City, words | Tagged Central Park, feeding the squirrels, Maxfield Parrish, sight seeing in New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, young love | 14 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

She Sang Like a Canary

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I was stretching at the 91st Street entrance to the park, when I see a herd of birds feasting on a hero roll. I always think of this as family style dining, like Olive Garden for the winged set. In … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Beauty, grace, humor, nature, New York City, words, writing | Tagged a lost canary, birds, Central Park, The Brooklyn Bridge | 10 Comments