Susannah’s Fall & Winter Reading List, 2018-2019
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Category Archives: sexual relationships
Shame on HU-mer
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
Asia Argento, We Have a Problem
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
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The Jewess and the Shiksa
There’s a young girl I see running most mornings, 30ish, curly-haired, long and lean. She always runs along the various paths that parallel the road, like a deer loping by. Occasionally we stretch together on one of the Park’s many … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Family, grace, Health, humanity, internet, Love, nature, New York City, parents, religion, sexual relationships, women
Tagged Jdate, looking for Mr. Right, Pretty young girls, pushy parents, running
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Edwina Allan Poe
I seem to be giving the term cranky all new meaning, blaming it on the weather, but it dawned on me, I’m kinda like this all year round. All writers are moody, I’m told. I try finding comfort in this, … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, animals, Gratitude, humanity, humor, Love, New York City, sexual relationships, Women and men, writing
Tagged Depression, Edgar Allan Poe, past loves, Self-care, sobriety
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Love Files
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
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A Dull Utterance
A friend or foe, depending how you take it, said my daily utterances, as they put it, have become a tad dull. Excuse me, while I slip my head in the oven. They miss my monthly Carlyle pieces, and I … Continue reading
The Right Brothers
My friend Joanne was concerned, if I stopped going to Starbucks each morning, my stories would also stop. Well Jo, there’s a tale on every corner here in Hitsvilles U.S.A. I was running in the park, yes…she’s back, her leg … Continue reading
Posted in humanity, humor, men, nature, sexual relationships, Women and men
Tagged Central Park, gym rats, pondering sex, prizefighters, Twin Brothers
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The Barista and the Paperboy
Love is in bloom, and at 5 a.m. no less. I’ve been watching it unfold for months now, like an exotic plant acclimating to a hotter climate. Charlotte, I’ll call her, is overweight, but so, so pretty, reminding me of … Continue reading
Posted in Cinema, food, humanity, humor, music, New York City, sexual relationships, Starbucks, words
Tagged Bette Davis films, love in bloom, New York newspapers, Now Voyager 1942, Starbucks Coffee
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