Category Archives: men

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

A Manhattan Goil

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

You know you’re living in New York when you go to pay your monthly bills. There’s rent, electricity, cable, AmEx, Bloomingdales and Jose the coffee-cart man. One day at 5 a.m., as I was en route to Starbucks, Jose called out to me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, food, friendship, humanity, humor, men, money, New York City | Tagged donuts, establishing credit, Living in New York City, Manhattan coffee carts, paying your bills | 28 Comments

Is Your Glass Eye Half Full Or…

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s early Saturday when I try entering the bank, my debit card not cooperating, when a skinny black man in army fatigues with a glass eye lets me in. “The bank ain’t open yet,” he says, when he sees me … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Fashion, humanity, humor, men, New York City, words | Tagged humanity to humanity, sober advice, The ATM, urban dialect | 23 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

Getting the Most Out Of Your Vacation…From the Waist Down

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s that time of year again, when those naughty Europeans prowl in the Park, trying their darndest to get laid before going home. How do I know they’re not locals? Because they look at you as if you’re an exotic … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, humanity, humor, men, nature, New York City, sex, words | Tagged casual encounters, Central Park Boat House, Frenchmen, getting picked-up, New York tourists, The Three Musketeers, women of a certain age | 16 Comments

A Date Which Will Live In Infamy…9/11/2001

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

One of the most famous quotes in American history by President Franklin Roosevelt, coined after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, can more than apply to what happened on a tranquil Tuesday, 17 years ago today. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, grace, History, humanity, Love, media, men, New York City, Politics, travel, violence, war, words | Tagged 9/11 Museum, Be the change you want to see Gandhi quote, September 11 17 year anniversary, Trump declares tighter immigration laws | 22 Comments

Best Story of the Week…September 7, 2018

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It was 3:30 a.m. as I ventured out to get coffee at Hot and Crusty, the only 24 hour place open. I had an early job but alas, was out of milk, hence…foraging like the caffiene junky that I am. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, humanity, humor, Love, men, New York City, words | Tagged Aunt Clara of Bewitched, Discover Card, eavesdropping, forgetfulness, relationships, The Middle East | 24 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

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

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