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Old Levis…Old Friends

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

My jeans should be willed to the Smithsonian, they’re that old and tattered…sewn, stitched, patched, the original denim humbly peeking through. If they could only talk, the tales they could tell. We’ve been through a lot together, well traveled, zipped … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, Culture, Fashion, Home, humanity, Love, New York City, travel, words, writing | Tagged J Crew and the Gap, Levi Strauss, personal style, Worn out vintage jeans | 91 Comments

Scalped…Cash Only

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

The fact that I’m resembling Elvis has become a concern, so when I get a surprise call from my hairdresser at midnight, I’m overjoyed. “What are ya doin?” he asks. “I’m in bed, awake, after falling asleep after lunch, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, creative writing, Fashion, Home, humanity, humor, New York City, words, writing | Tagged Governor Andrew Cuomo, Hair maintainance during lockdown, keeping one's sense of humor, Women Army Corps | 64 Comments

The Written Word

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

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 | 67 Comments

Tails From The Front

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

I was never so happy seeing a Beagle tending his ballings, to quote my dear grandfather, as I was this morning after a major meltdown yesterday. I’ve been quite valiant since my shelter-in-place began, but even Norma Rae-Pollyanna-Joan of Bark … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Culture, Gratitude, Health, Home, humanity, humor, New York City, words | Tagged 12 Step slogans, Cartier, keeping your sense of humor, shelter in place in New York City, The elite rich, The magic of dogs | 41 Comments

Reasons Why Women Need a Man

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

To put lotion on your back, in February. To fix the cable, after you’ve kicked the box across the room. To spoon with when you get a little chilly. To happily do all the driving while you give directions as … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, Home, humanity, humor, sex, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged Domestic Bliss, men and women, Men who dote on their women, The gardener and the flower | 73 Comments

A Connecticut Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’ve just turned 4, as I sneak a peek at our tree, already suspecting Santa is really my mother, because why else would she be putting stuff under it in her nightgown. I may be short, but I’m not stupid. … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Connecticut, creative writing, Family, Home, humor, kids, words, writing | Tagged A Patti Playpal Doll, Believing in Santa Claus, Cats and Little Girls, Christmas memories, growing up in Connecticut | 55 Comments

Thanksgiving 2019

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m spending Thanksgiving with Carrie, rereading all her books, making it one of the best ever. Let’s hear it for great writing that peels off the page like a good yam, or ham, in Carrie’s case. She writes a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, animals, comedy, Connecticut, creative writing, Family, food, Home, humanity, humor, kids, Politics, readng, words, writing | Tagged Carrie Fisher A Life on the Edge Shelia Waller, childhood memories, growing up in an alcoholic home, Thnaksgiving feasts, Wishful Drinking Carrie Fisher | 28 Comments

When Life Gets Corny

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I love popcorn. Basking in bed with a big bowl and a book, is my idea of heaven, without leaving the house. The trouble is, the sodium, even in Skinny Pop, the single girl’s answer to keeping your dress size … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Home, humor, New York City, writing | Tagged Being single, cooking, keeping your sense of humor, Popcorn, Sodium | 74 Comments

Best Story of the Week…September 26

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m sitting on a bench at Central Park’s 72nd Street boat pond, watching mostly nannies launch miniature yachts and model sailboats their badly behaved charges ignore, more intrigued by ducks, each other and the hotdog cart. It’s the Upper … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Books, Culture, Family, Home, humor, kids, nature, New York City, Sports | Tagged 72nd Street Boat Pond Central Park, Model Sailboats, Prince George, Rich Waspy Families, Spoiled Children, The Upper East Side of New York | 36 Comments

Best Story of the Week…September 13

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

On route home, crossing Park waiting for the light to change, I’m behind a young father and his 3 year-old son, when it suddenly starts to rain. Father: Shit, it’s raining. Son: Shit, it’s waning. There’s a long pause. Father: … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Home, humanity, humor, kids, Love, nature, New York City, parents, words | Tagged funny kids, Good English, Good parenting, Rainy weather | 52 Comments