Category Archives: internet

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 | 14 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 | 10 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

Worst Story of the Week…September 27

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I was accosted at Starbucks by a guy I know who reads my blog. Why, has always been a mystery since he seems to HATE everything I write. As I was putting in my customary 25 packets of sugar into … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, grace, History, humanity, internet, media, New York City, Politics, readng, Starbucks, words, writing | Tagged American presidents, athingirl.com, born again Christians, differences of opinion, Kavanaugh hearings, Leadership in Turbulent times Doris Kearns Goodwin, Megan McCain's eulogy for John McCain, President Donald Trump, Twitter | 21 Comments

How One Praise

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Abraham Lincoln was known for his kindness toward others, how he pardoned so many men, even on the day he died, always looking for ways to explain a soldier’s misbehavior. Desertion, for example, he viewed as acute homesickness that just couldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Faith, Gratitude, History, humanity, internet, Politics, readng, words, writing | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Giving thanks, grace and gratitude, Leadership in Turbulent times Doris Kearns Goodwin, Reading American History | 15 Comments

Asia Argento, We Have a Problem

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m still in mourning for Anthony Bourdain, so this new flare-up with his lady friend, Asia Agento, really has my interest. She allegedly, in 2013 sexually assaulted fellow actor, Jimmy Bennett, when he was 17 and she, 37. She denies … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, Books, food, humanity, internet, kids, Love, men, money, sexual relationships | Tagged #metoo movement, Anthony Bourdain, Asia Argento accused of sexual assault of a minor, Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment, Jimmy Bennett accuses Asia Argento of sexual assaut, Kitchen Confidential Anthony Bourdain | 12 Comments

A Quirky Writer

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Someone I really respect said this of me, causing me to troll the net for every possible meaning. A quirky act in itself. Turns out it’s a pretty huge compliment I should have known since, David, who said it, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, comedy, humanity, humor, internet, media, readng, words, writing | Tagged Anne Lamott, Essayists Sedaris Waters Rudnik, https://greenwalledtower.wordpress.com/, synonyms and antonyms, The English language, The Urban Dictionary | 22 Comments

Harvey Weinstein, the Sir Thomas Seymour of Hollywood

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Thomas Seymour lived during the time of King Henry VIII, executed for treason trying to kidnap King Edward, Henry’s son and successor. But the other thing Tom was famous for was his inappropriate canoodling, especially with Henry’s 13 year-old daughter, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinema, Family, Fashion, History, humanity, humor, internet, kids, men, money, sex, violence, Women and men, writing | Tagged #metoo, Bill Cosby sentencing September, Elizabeth the I and Sir Thomas Seymour, English Historian Alison Weir, Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment | 11 Comments