Category Archives: Health

Dr. Ed MD

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Whenever I have a medical question, I call my friend Ed. “Ed, I have this sudden rash on my arms and neck…what do you think it could be!” “What were you eating, dare I ask?” “Well, I dunno. Nothing out … Continue reading →

Posted in comedy, food, friendship, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, words | Tagged health concerns, men of a certain age, too much shellfish, women of a certain age | 12 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

War Wounds

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Forgive your enemies, but always remember their names. John F. Kennedy I saw my X on the street who startled me to say the least, seeing instantly how his alcoholism has escalated. His clothes were rumpled, he needed a … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, grace, Health, humanity, men, New York City, Women and men, words | Tagged 12 Step programs, abusive relationships, alcohol addiction, JFK, old boyfriends | 16 Comments

Step Away From That X-ray Machine and Nobody Gets Hurt

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m here with ice packs on my chest after being assaulted during my annual mammogram by a woman the size of a tank. Charisa was her name and I thought she’d kill me. “I’m not one to take unnecessa’ feelms’ … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, comedy, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, words | Tagged mammograms, Self-care, short fat women, sinking of the Titanic, tall thin women, X-ray technicians | 23 Comments

The Colonoscopy Chronicles

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Self-care can be a real pain in the ass, no pun intended. I’ve been due for a colonoscopy, since the last one I had was 12 years ago, and being health conscious decided, let’s get it, or me rather, off … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, words | Tagged Colonoscopies, keeping your sense of humor, preventative medicine, women of a certain age | 27 Comments

All Hoodies Up

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

There was a time not that long ago, if a hint of rain was expected, I’d never leave the house. My iPhone frequently warns me showers are imminent poking my acute phobia about getting wet in its side. Like Carmela, … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Faith, Health, Home, humanity, humor, nature, New York City | Tagged Central Park, inclement weather, Mother nature, running in Central Park | 13 Comments

The Jewess and the Shiksa

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

There’s a young girl I see running most mornings, 30ish, curly-haired, long and lean. She always runs along the various paths that parallel the road, like a deer loping by. Occasionally we stretch together on one of the Park’s many … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Family, grace, Health, humanity, internet, Love, nature, New York City, parents, religion, sexual relationships, women | Tagged Jdate, looking for Mr. Right, Pretty young girls, pushy parents, running | 26 Comments

Best Story of the Week…Share Your Bananas

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Late, en route to a job, my sugar suddenly drops causing me to feel faint. Stupidly skipping breakfast in my frenzy to leave realize, if I don’t eat something fast I’ll be in big trouble. I have no cash, no … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, food, friendship, grace, Gratitude, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, readng, writing | Tagged Anne Lamott, generosity, Manhattan fruits stands, random acts of kindness, riding the New York subway | 14 Comments

Kale Kale the Gang’s All Here

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

My neighborhood has sprouted a new eating phenomenon….salad. Across from every Starbucks seems to be a Just Salads, a Sweet Green or a Fresh & Co featuring quite a few choices, and can’t say I’m too sorry since I patronize … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, food, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, women, words | Tagged 12 Step programs, Benefits of kale, Fresh&Co, Just Salads, laughing till your sides ache, Upper East Side women | 21 Comments

Bibliophile

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Susannah Bianchi

A bibliophile is someone who collects books. Guilty as charged. It’s no secret I love to read. To disappear into a tale, true or fictional, is the best medicine there is, and it’s over-the-counter, besides. I’ve just finished Meryl Gordon’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Books, Fashion, friendship, grace, Health, History, humanity, nature, Politics, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged Bunny Mellon, Jack and Jackie Kennedy, Meryl Gordon, Paul Mellon the National Gallery of Art, philanthropy | 13 Comments