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The Written Word
The world can be a very cold place, especially of late, so we savor the good and unexpected. I had a woman who follows me write a stray comment that just said…I’m concerned about the girl in the box. It … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beauty, Culture, dessert, Faith, friendship, grace, Gratitude, Home, humanity, humor, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged Faith over Fear, Love Thy Neighbor, random acts of kindness, Sheltering In place, The Diary of Anne Frank
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Best Story of the week…December 26th
I’m on the train coming back from therapy. The car is snailing back uptown with very little chatter. It’s Christmas Eve, so the solemnity seems apt, like everybody’s waiting for a savior to be born. That damned Catholicism of mine … Continue reading
Best Story of the Week…December 20th
Is someone knocking? With my hearing the way it is, one never knows. Yes, there is, as I pad to the door. Without my glasses I can’t quite make out who it is from the peep hole, so I call … Continue reading
History’s Greatest Hits
I had lunch with my friend Jack and his date, I’ll call Minnie, from Long Island. Jack, whenever we meet, always asks what I’m reading, so I mention a book on Benjamin Franklin, by Stacy Schiff, I’ve just reread. Minnie … Continue reading
Humble Pie
I’ve heard it said, God speaks through other people, and quite often not necessarily gently. It seems, you haven’t been listening, so he has to hit you over the head to say… PROSPECTIVE SUSANNAH…KEEP IT ALL IN PROSPECTIVE! This … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, Family, food, grace, Health, humanity, humor, inspiration, kids, Love, New York City, parents, words
Tagged Global Warming, kids with cancer, Living in gratitude, There but for the grace of God go I, Your favorite pie
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A Face In the Crowd
I saw her strolling, her golden blonde hair picking up the late afternoon light. She had an ice cream cone in one hand, a Chanel purse, the other. I remember trips to the Met, sated in Renoirs, Lunch of the … Continue reading
Trumpets Blare
I was listening to an argument between two male friends about our Commander in Chief, more or less, playing the referee. I didn’t participate, saying nothing, and saying it often, a handy tool when discussing politics. One guy said, there’s … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, dessert, humor, media, Politics, Uncategorized, words
Tagged Bill Clinton impeachment, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Will Trump be reelected
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Pollyanna Flips
I love to give…from the heart, when it opens in truth towards another. But alas, it’s that time of year when those have tos, rear their cocky, cheeky, entitled heads. We get a letter every December first, stating, how many … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, dessert, Faith, grace, Gratitude, Home, inspiration, New York City, Starbucks, words, writing
Tagged Christmas 2018, Giving from the heart, St. Teresa of Calcutta
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Saying Goodbye To Butter
It’s a sad day at Chez Susannah, watching Land O’Lakes pack her fat, yellow bags. I had my cholesterol unexpectedly checked and it seems lucky, I’m not in the ER. I know what happened, since I’ve become my own best … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, dessert, food, Health, humanity, humor, words, writing
Tagged a low fat diet, Alcoholics Anonymous, Gone With The Wind, heart failure, high cholesterol
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