Category Archives: sex

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

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

Notes From The Carlyle – August 2018

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Elegy to self: It’s vodka and tonic weather in a chilled, crystal glass filled with extra lime. You can almost hear the ice throughout the city, chime like church bells. Never fails when it’s this hot for me to … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, dessert, Fashion, food, grace, History, humanity, humor, Love, money, New York City, Politics, sex, Women and men, writing | Tagged a long hot summer, Bemelmans Bar, Coco Chanel, coming out of depression, dead heroes, John and Jackie Kennedy, The Carlyle Hotel | 10 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

Notes From the Carlyle – July 2018

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s my birthday, so after covering all the mirrors and hanging a wreath on the door, I slipped into my brand new, J.Crew Factory dress, and padded down Park hanging a sharp right on 76th. Hello Bemelmans…how I’ve missed you. … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, Fashion, food, friendship, humanity, humor, money, New York City, sex, Women and men | Tagged A Pimm's Cup, Bemelman's Bar, best girlfriends, boy toys, Carlyle Hotel, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, old fashion models, women of a certain age | 27 Comments

Mating Season

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

The minute there’s a whiff of serious spring, the mallards of Central Park couple up. You see the male, his dark green head following the female, who looks more like a Shaker in her simple brown ensemble while she takes … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Beauty, Family, grace, humor, nature, New York City, sex, Women and men | Tagged Ducks of Central Park, mating season, sex in the wild, teach your children | 20 Comments

Love Files

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s nice to know, St. Valentine did exist, and the day isn’t just a Hallmark holiday. And he was a priest no less, associated with courtly love, bringing up a sea of reminiscence. There was the chef who, rather than … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinema, comedy, Connecticut, History, humanity, humor, Love, sex, sexual relationships, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged being in love, past romances, poignant memories, Valentines Day, When love comes a'callin | 14 Comments

Notes From The Carlyle – November 2017

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Susannah Bianchi

Only at Bemelmans would a man shimmy up to the bar where your demurely seated and say, “Have we met?” It seemed to go with the rest of my disturbing day that pushed me right off the wagon. I haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, Cinema, Fashion, History, humor, New York City, sex, Women and men | Tagged Douglas Fairbanks Jr., falling off the wagon, getting picked up in bars, John Waters, Matt Lauer fired from Today, The Carlyle Hotel | 34 Comments

My Pal Al Franken

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Susannah Bianchi

Years ago, when Al Franken was a writer on Saturday Night Live, I played a Robert Palmer Girl with actress Geena Davis, who hosted. Palmer was an urbane, 80s, English singer with a backup band of tall, short-haired brunettes braying … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinema, History, humanity, humor, internet, New York City, sex, Women and men, writing | Tagged Charlie Rose fired PBS and CBS, Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment, Saturday Night Live, Senator Al Franken, sexual misconduct, The Robert Palmer Girls | 22 Comments

See Ya Later Allegator

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m afraid to turn on the news. Who will be the next, alleged, sexual predator to be outed. Yes, that wasn’t a typo…alleged….innocent till proven guilty. It’s still America after all. At least it was, last time I looked. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinema, humanity, humor, internet, Politics, sex, Women and men, writing | Tagged Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment, Kevin Spacey, Louis CK, sexual harassment in the workplace | 20 Comments