Category Archives: readng

Those Iconic Steps

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s no secret I love Kurt Vonnegut, and feel as if we’re forever friends. Sometimes we discuss things, especially writing dilemmas. But he’s pretty good with life’s problems too, like when my feelings get hurt by some random shun. He … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Books, friendship, grace, History, humanity, inspiration, New York City, readng, words, writing | Tagged Kurt Vonnegut, Mentors, Slaughter House 5, Talking to the dead, writing | 64 Comments

To Your Neutral Corners

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m no political animal by any means, and frankly, couldn’t care less whose approval ratings are up or down, however…there is something I’d like to say. STOP INSULTING ONE ANOTHER!!! WHY CAN’T YOU PLAY NICE DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME? Excuse … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Faith, grace, Health, History, humanity, internet, media, men, New York City, Politics, readng, war, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged Partnership over partisanship, Stop all the political bashing, The power of prayer, Unity during the pandemic | 55 Comments

The Writing Life

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

Writing keeps me afloat. Writing keeps me sane. Writing keeps me warm on a cold day. What does that mean exactly? It gives me hope. I’ve written all my life. When my mother locked me in my room in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, creative writing, readng, words, writing | Tagged blogging, great writers, reading, Write because you have to, writing | 61 Comments

On The Train

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s 4 p.m., not quite rush hour, yet the car is packed. I miraculously get a seat, so happy because now for the next 20 minutes can blissfully read. A young mom with a little girl maybe 5, is squished … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, Family, grace, humanity, humor, inspiration, kids, Love, New York City, parents, readng, words, writing | Tagged random acts of kindness, reading, riding the New York subway, rush hour, The Babar Books | 45 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

Flip Your Seat

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m at the library on Sunday when they first open, looking forward to a nice, long read. Their reading room, resembling a huge living room with sofas and easy chairs, is sure to be empty, so I’m sure to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, humanity, humor, inspiration, kids, New York City, readng, Uncategorized, words, writing | Tagged Alexandre Dumas, Heads or Tails, Magnanimity, reading at the library | 40 Comments

Best Story Of The Week…August 8

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m in a doctor’s office seated across from a pretty preteen reading a hardcover book. I’m pleased by this since, rather than glued to a phone, she’s immersed in a page. She’s still waiting when I’m about to leave, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, Family, History, humanity, humor, inspiration, internet, kids, New York City, readng, words, writing | Tagged Hardcover books over Kindle, love of reading, Nancy Drew Books, summer reading, The Public Library | 31 Comments

The Rich Are Different

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

When F. Scott Fitzgerald said…the rich are different from you and me, he wasn’t kidding, seeming to occupy a different planet than the rest of us. Who are the rest of us? We the people who live nicely though modestly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, Gratitude, humanity, humor, money, New York City, readng, words, writing | Tagged generosity, great writers, Living in gratitude, St. Francis patron Saint for the animals, the wealthy | 44 Comments

Favorite Quotes

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

Quotes are meant to inspire, encourage and make us smile. Whenever one winks, I jot it down. Writing: You don’t write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say. F. Scott Fitzgerald Tell the … Continue reading →

Posted in grace, humanity, inspiration, Love, readng, words, writing | Tagged famous quotes, great writers, hope, inspiration, Poetry, reading | 66 Comments

It’s Cause Ah’ Read, Baba’

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

Someone sent me a personal email asking how I know so much after reading my post…Things You May Not Know. At first I thought it must be code for, wanna have a cuppa coffee, since, what a silly question. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, creative writing, Culture, History, humor, inspiration, internet, New York City, Politics, readng, words, writing | Tagged American History, Being self-taught, Bill Hicks, Love of books, The Vietnam Memorial | 59 Comments