Category Archives: Health

Right Foot Left Foot

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

My latest loss is my longtime foot doctor I’ve been seeing for 20 years. The part time space he rents has tripled, so that’s it, he will be my doctor no more. He’s the sweetest man not to mention greatest … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, grace, Gratitude, Health, humanity, humor, money, New York City | Tagged Good Doctors, Losing someone you love and admire, riding the New York subway, Self-care | 36 Comments

Yoga Baby

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

It was Tuesday when I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I hadn’t slept much, someone’s music keeping me awake, and the heat was back like a bad boyfriend you thought you had broken up with. I … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Culture, Family, fitness, Health, humanity, humor, inspiration, kids, Love, New York City, parents | Tagged Baby Yoga, Central Park, Iyengar Yoga, Mother nature, staying fit | 24 Comments

Humble Pie

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

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 | 54 Comments

Smile America

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m at the dentist. Not just any dentist, but a brand new one offered on my nifty new Dental Plan. After traveling to what feels like Chicago, I come upon a storefront right out of Mayberry (or Tombstone), with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Health, humanity, humor, kids, New York City, parents, words | Tagged babies having babies, Healthcare, Raising children with care, Urban Life | 71 Comments

Staying The Course

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m in hell right now due to a bevy of reasons I won’t list since, whining never helps anything. Now wining is a different story, but it’s much too early to crack open a bottle of red. I talk openly … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Health, Home, humanity, humor, women, words, writing | Tagged Bette Davis All About Eve, early dementia, forgetfulness, keep on keepin on, Mr Know It All by John Waters, women of a certain age | 50 Comments

Mornings On Horseback

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

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 →

Posted in Books, creative writing, Culture, Family, Health, History, humanity, inspiration, Love, New York City, Politics, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged American History, Great books, Mornings On Horseback David McCullough, One day at a time, Theodore Roosevelt | 38 Comments

There but for the Grace of God Go I…Mother Fucker

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m writing this for me, not anyone who may happen to read it. I am so colossally tired of apologizing for my hearing loss. It’s to my credit, and believe me, deserve an award, that I haven’t stabbed anyone. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Gratitude, Health, humanity, humor, words | Tagged compassion, coping with illness, hearing loss, nonjudgmental, Turn your heartbreak into art Carrie Fisher | 43 Comments

The Biggest Story of the Week…December 21

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m on 86th and Third, waiting for the light to change. A cab pulls up. The door swings open, but all I see are two legs the size of sequoias, hanging off the seat. I peek in to find a … Continue reading →

Posted in friendship, grace, Health, humanity, humor, men, New York City, travel | Tagged New York Cab Drivers, New York Stories, obesity, random acts of kindness | 20 Comments

Best Story of the Week…Nanny and the Thin Girl

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I truly don’t look for trouble, but sometimes trouble finds me, like a homing pigeon coming in for a landing. It’s cold. People are bundled like Eskimos, so I ask you, why a 3 year-old is shivering in her stroller … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, Culture, Family, Health, humanity, humor, inspiration, kids, Love, men, New York City, parents, Starbucks, words | Tagged bad nannies, child neglect, New York winter weather, New York's Finest the Police, rich families | 48 Comments

Saying Goodbye To Butter

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

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 | 27 Comments