Category Archives: travel

The Hug That Was Felt Around The World

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m in Greenpoint, the Detroit of Brooklyn, making my way home passing a furniture store. It’s not one that would normally catch my eye, since it looks like what my friend Camille would call, Early Bunker, but then something does … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Culture, friendship, humanity, humor, inspiration, Love, New York City, travel, words | Tagged Greenpoint Brooklyn, Joey Gallo Umbertos's Clam Box 1972, man's best friend, Pitbull rescue, United Action For Animals | 36 Comments

Best Story of the Week…April 5th

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s 5 A.M. as I head to a job….quiet and misty, desolate and dark as I walk towards the Park with plans to cross it to catch the C Train. It’s a short walk I make often though some would … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, grace, humanity, humor, New York City, travel, women | Tagged Central Park, New York City Bus Drivers, Riding the crosstown bus, Women on the go | 34 Comments

The New York City Subway

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m on the number 5 headed home when I hear, we’ll be moving shortly…there’s traffic up ahead. Shortly turned into close to an hour forcing me to be patient, not an easy virtue when you’re underground, especially since the next … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, food, humanity, humor, inspiration, New York City, travel, words | Tagged riding the New York subway, terrorism, Train delays | 83 Comments

The Biggest Story of the Week…December 21

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m on 86th and Third, waiting for the light to change. A cab pulls up. The door swings open, but all I see are two legs the size of sequoias, hanging off the seat. I peek in to find a … Continue reading →

Posted in friendship, grace, Health, humanity, humor, men, New York City, travel | Tagged New York Cab Drivers, New York Stories, obesity, random acts of kindness | 20 Comments

Run For Your Life

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I run most mornings, and have since my 20s. I ran when few did, remembering being stopped in Italy by the police to find out what exactly I was running from. “Signorina, who is’a chaz’ing yooo’?” I’m convinced it’s one … Continue reading →

Posted in History, humanity, humor, media, Politics, readng, Sports, travel, writing | Tagged exercise, History of the White House, JFK FDR White House Swimming Pool, running, US Presidents | 33 Comments

Best Story of the Week…November 2

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Subway…Grand Central Station…rush hour I stand on the packed platform with those going home, awaiting the express. There’s a tall, hefty hardhat next to me armed with a huge toolbox, ready to board. We’re like horses at the starting gate … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Fashion, grace, Gratitude, humanity, humor, New York City, travel, Women and men | Tagged Hard working Manhattan hardhats, J Crew, politeness, random acts of kindness, riding the New York subway, well dressed gay men | 10 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

You Great Small Beautiful Doll

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’ve changed the lyrics to the famous song to honor two twins I encountered on the avenue in frilly dresses and Mary Janes, ribbons in their curly blonde hair. There they were, toddling along, their Nanny manning their empty double-stroller … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fashion, Home, humanity, humor, kids, New York City, parents, travel | Tagged American Girl Dolls, Anne Geddes photography, babies and their nannies, laughter, New York's Upper East Side | 9 Comments

What I Saw

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

A man in the park lifting his Siberian Husky, refusing to leave, basking in the sunshine like a sheep on strike. A cardinal coming in for a landing on a fencepost right in front of me as if to say, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Books, Faith, Fashion, grace, humanity, humor, money, New York City, travel, words | Tagged Good Manners, heatstroke, random acts of kindness, riding the New York subway | 13 Comments

Oh God

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I was raised Catholic, though running for my life, my mother using God like a machete to scare me half to death, certainly a bad rap for the great creator. My God as of late is more casual, in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Faith, grace, humanity, humor, internet, Love, nature, readng, religion, travel, words | Tagged 12 Step slogans, Alcoholics Anonymous, answered prayers, Catholic Church, faith, The Bible | 12 Comments