Category Archives: internet

Writers Courageous

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m here wallowing, crying in my beer, wishing I actually had one in a nice tall glass. So what if it’s 7 a.m. I’m a writer, even if no one else seems to think so in the publishing world. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, creative writing, Culture, Faith, humanity, humor, inspiration, internet, media, money, words, writing | Tagged Dead writers, Kurt Vonegut, Perserverence, Published writing, Taking rejection with grace, Writing for love | 31 Comments

Mudslinging, a Messy Word

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m so tired of all the mudslinging, a noun meaning, the use of insults and accusations, especially unjust ones, with the aim of damaging the reputation of another. The term muckraker comes to mind, a word Theodore Roosevelt coined in … Continue reading →

Posted in grace, humanity, internet, media, Politics, readng, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged Destroying Lives, Lives of The Saints, Louis C.K., Repentence, social media, Starting over, The English language, Yellow Journalism | 15 Comments

Things People Say

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m a huge lover of quotes, always tickled to repeat them like a passionate parrot. And it’s not just the famous who coin them. I hear locals repeat pithy phrases all the time. Take Frank, my super, whenever I say, … Continue reading →

Posted in humanity, humor, internet, words, writing | Tagged famous quotes, great writers, Inspirational quotes, John and Bobby Kennedy, reading | 33 Comments

History Changed Me

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

When my friend David mentioned he drove to Galena, Illinois, it got me thinking of General U.S. Grant, who lived there for a time. Funny I should know that, but then again, not really. I never read much as a … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Books, grace, History, humanity, internet, media, men, Politics, readng, violence, war, words, writing | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Alcoholics Anonymous, Battle of Gettysburg, Jon Meacham The Soul of America, Reading American History, The Killer Angels Michael Shaara, U.S .Grant | 29 Comments

Yays or Nays for the NRA

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

The recent Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh has really affected me. I have mixed feelings about our gun laws to begin with, as many of us do. Should we have the Right to Bear Arms, as our Second Amendment states, ratified … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Home, humanity, internet, kids, New York City, parents, Politics, violence, war, writing | Tagged School shootings, Stronger Gun Laws, The Bill of Rights, The late David Brenner, the murder of John Lennon, The NRA, The Right To Bear Arms | 24 Comments

Blog Life

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m here assessing my site that’s pretty unread. I don’t do much to glean followers I’ll admit, so that’s a big part of it. I realize social-media is a must if you want mass attention. It didn’t stop me though … Continue reading →

Posted in grace, Gratitude, internet, media, Uncategorized, words, writing | Tagged athingirl.com, Facebook and Twitter, Friday Fictioneers, Write because you have to | 18 Comments

Shame on HU-mer

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

You know where I’d be without my sense of humor? In the nearest nuthouse, that’s where. Apparently my silly little Beagle piece https://athingirl.com/2018/10/ was not received well by someone, feeling it necessary to send me a personal email to tell … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Books, humanity, humor, internet, men, sexual relationships, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged #METOOMOVEMENT, alcoholism, athingirl.com, https://athingirl.com/2018/10/, Kurt Vonnegut quotes, sexual harassment | 11 Comments

Bob Woodward’s FEAR

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’ve just finished FEAR: The MP in the White House, fast and furious, like the trashy tabloid read it is, not meant as an insult, just a seasoned reader’s point of view. It’s entertaining, as if the National Enquirer became … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, History, humanity, humor, internet, media, Politics, words, writing | Tagged Audrey Hepburn, Bob Woodward author Fear, Jon Meacham The Soul of America, Leadership in Turbulent times Doris Kearns Goodwin, President Donald Trump, Presidential gossip, The Resolute Desk Oval Office | 16 Comments

Agree to Disagree?

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m amazed at how many people think Brett Kavanaugh should be voted in without further delay, despite all the licentious lore, alleged or otherwise. Why I’m surprised by this can be chalked up to my chronic naiveté. The pictures portrayed … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, History, humanity, humor, internet, media, parents, Politics, sex, words, writing | Tagged Bad boys of Washington, Bill and Hillary Clinton, prayer, The Kavanaugh Hearings | 24 Comments

The Kavanaugh Dog and Pony Show

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

The Kavanaugh hearings have me going. I keep seeing that poor woman mewling her truth, whose life may never be the same because of it. She was no Cosby girl showing up with pluck and swagger. No, Christine Blasey Ford, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Faith, Family, grace, History, humanity, internet, media, men, money, Politics, religion, Women and men, words | Tagged #metoo movement, Bill Cosby convicted of sex crimes, Christine Blasey Ford Accuses Brett Kavanaugh, FBI probe into Kavanaugh allegations, The Kavanaugh Hearings | 15 Comments