Susannah’s Fall & Winter Reading List, 2018-2019
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Category Archives: creative writing
The Thorn In My Paw
I saw a man I hadn’t seen in a while I’ll call Ted, who’s very active in the church I sometimes go to. When he sees me he does everything but genuflect, like I’m one of the Apostles, because I … Continue reading
Posted in animals, creative writing, Gratitude, humanity, humor, inspiration, New York City, religion, Uncategorized, words
Tagged Beagles, fear, Hurricane Irene, random acts of kindness
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A Valentine’s Day Story
I’m at Housing Works Thrift Shop sniffing around, hoping nothing major catches my eye, since last time I popped in, madam came home lugging a rocking chair. There’s a little Latino fella transfixed by a red and white bike that’s … Continue reading
FIRE!
I’m standing at my front window taking notes watching a fire across the street. Not only is it terrifying, it’s incredibly entertaining. I know, what a thing to admit, but haven’t you heard, candor is the new black. Four trucks … Continue reading
Posted in creative writing, Home, kids, New York City, violence
Tagged fire, New York City Fire Department
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Walk In Grace
A friend of mine who recently lost her husband, signed off an email with… Walk in Grace. I didn’t think much of it at the time, yet it keeps appearing in my thoughts like a faint, flicker of light. She … Continue reading
A Fat, Juicy Word
I’ve been reading a book on the Gilded Age, code for lavish, over-the-top living in the early 1900s, in the bowels of rich, Victorian New York. A time where Astors, Whitneys and Vanderbilts roamed like diamond laden dinosaurs erecting mansions … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, art, Beauty, Books, creative writing, Culture, History, humanity, men, New York City, violence, words, writing
Tagged Astors Vanderbilts and Whitneys 1900, McKim Mead & White Architects, Saving sin City Cummings, The Crime of the Century stanford White murder, The Gilded Age Mark Twain
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Best Story of the Week…January 11
This one’s about me, an epiphany I had while walking in Central Park. An epiphany is a moment of sudden revelation, a divine announcement stopping you dead in your tracks. A smack to the forehead, a, could’a had a V8, … Continue reading
Posted in animals, creative writing, Culture, Faith, humor, New York City, writing
Tagged 12 Step programs, Central Park, grace and gratitude, living in the moment
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Mending Wall…Robert Frost
Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. The work of hunters is another thing: I have come … Continue reading
Decking the Halls
I first wrote this overly sweet, soppy, schmaltzy piece that even made me sick about the miracle of Christmas. Well, screw that, and Jane I’ll apologize beforehand. Jane’s an angel who will no doubt get the best suite in heaven … Continue reading
Love in the Afternoon
I wish this meant, I’ve been canoodling from 2 till 4, but alas, it’s just the title of my favorite Audrey Hepburn film, and where I took my blog name, athingirl, from. Gary Cooper, who plays the naughty millionaire, Frank … Continue reading
Posted in animals, art, Beauty, Cinema, creative writing, Culture, Fashion, grace, History, humanity, inspiration, media, New York City, Politics, words, writing
Tagged Audrey Hepburn, Billy Wilder film Love in the Afternoon, Gary Cooper, Making Love, Missing a friend, The homeless of NYC, Trump White House
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