Susannah’s Spring & Summer 2019 Reading List
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Category Archives: creative writing
Strolling Through The Park One Day
A Pit is doing his business while his owner patiently waits. I tool by and say to the dog, “Look how much your dad loves you.” The man, irritated, rolls his eyes and says, “He just takes so long to … Continue reading
Tweeting History
You know how much I love American History, regaling it at every opportunity. It’s what keeps me calm during our present, being able to tiptoe back to consult with our noble predecessors. When I recently was told to shut-up by … Continue reading
How Words Can Make Your Day
I love language of any kind, but old style words thrill me the most, the feel of them, like slipping into a vintage dress. Alighted is my latest, coming across it at least ten times in three different books. A … Continue reading
Posted in Books, creative writing, inspiration, words, writing
Tagged Love, love of words, The Englsh Language, Verbs nouns and adjectives, Webster's Dictionary
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It’s Cause Ah’ Read, Baba’
Someone sent me a personal email asking how I know so much after reading my post…Things You May Not Know. At first I thought it must be code for, wanna have a cuppa coffee, since, what a silly question. But … Continue reading
Posted in Books, creative writing, Culture, History, humor, inspiration, internet, New York City, Politics, readng, words, writing
Tagged American History, Being self-taught, Bill Hicks, Love of books, The Vietnam Memorial
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Timeless Style
This is the time of year my late pal Jackie makes her annual visit. I feel her alongside me as I prepare for spring. Out come my sweaters cleaned, then put away; my coats checked for spots and loose buttons. … Continue reading
Posted in creative writing, Fashion, friendship, Gratitude, inspiration, modeling, money, New York City, shopping
Tagged Classic Dress, Coco Chanel, French fashion, Ralph Lauren, remembering a loved one
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Mornings On Horseback
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
Spring is Here…She Called
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
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Susannah’s Spring, Summer Reading List…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
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Washington Schlepped Here
A favorite little book of mine by Christopher Buckley (2003…152 pages) who takes you on a walking tour through Washington D.C.. Each time I pick it up there’s something I missed the last time, like when he strolls along The … Continue reading
