Category Archives: sexual relationships

Smug as a Bug in a Rug

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I marvel at the very rich, especially the women who have done absolutely nothing to become that way, except lassoing a smart husband like a calf at a rodeo, taking them along for the ride. They preen and prance up … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Home, humanity, money, New York City, sex, sexual relationships, Women and men | Tagged Life of a rich bitch, nannies, New York's Upper East Side, Philandering husbands, Snooty woman, the very rich | 35 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 | 11 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

The Jewess and the Shiksa

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

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 | 26 Comments

Edwina Allan Poe

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

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 | 32 Comments

Yare, One Neat Word

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I was watching The Philadelphia Story (1940) with Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord who, describing a boat she and her ex owned (C.K. Dexter Haven played by Cary Grant) called the True Love says, “My, she was yar.” I always … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Cinema, Family, Fashion, History, Home, humor, media, money, sexual relationships, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged old time Hollywood glamor, sailing, The English language, The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry, the very rich | 20 Comments

Please Help Me Welcome the One and Only…

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Montreal Comedy Festival, 1993 She’s at a front table overdressed, sipping a warm beer. Her heart pounds as she preens knowing when it’s over, she’ll be the one on his arm. The crowd is noisy, restless as servers scurry around … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, comedy, grace, History, humanity, humor, Love, men, sexual relationships, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged Bill Hicks 12/16/61-2/26/94, Bruce Hills Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, Chris Mazzilli Gotham Comedy Club, Frank and Barbara Sinatra, Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall | 13 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

A Dull Utterance

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Susannah Bianchi

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 →

Posted in alcohol, humanity, Love, New York City, sexual relationships, Starbucks, words, writing | Tagged blog posts, critics, essay writing, Notes From the Carlyle athingirl.com, writing from the heart | 23 Comments

The Right Brothers

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Susannah Bianchi

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 | 27 Comments