Susannah’s 2018 Spring and Summer Reading List
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A Little Old Lady From Harlem
Her name was Hedy, and she was outside Mount Sinai hospital perched on her convenient walker seat, waiting patiently for her ride. This seems to be a chronic issue with the elderly, being picked up from their medical appointments…having to … Continue reading
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A Perhaps Good Bye
There’s a spot at the Central Park Resevoir renamed after Jackie O., that is a common place for suicide since rumor has it, it’s the deepest and most effective place to jump. On occasion one sees flowers left in remembrance … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, nature, New York City, Uncategorized, women
Tagged Central Park, Jacqueline Onassis Running Track, melancholia, suicide
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Bill Hicks…23 Years Ago Today
I wasn’t going to write about Bill this round, feeling a little uncomfortable after someone I like a lot, questioned our relationship, and what I’ve chosen to reveal. But then it didn’t feel right to let the day pass without … Continue reading
Schmucks In Our Midst
Schmuck, from the Yiddish word smok meaning penis, according to Webster, is a foolish and contemptible person, a nice way of saying someone’s an asshole, or a dick, if you will. Sadly we encounter them when we least expect to. … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Fashion, kids, men, New York City, Uncategorized, words
Tagged chivalry, insensitivity, riding the New York subway, rush hour
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Show Off
I see a guy in just a T-shirt and no coat with biceps so big, you could sit on them and watch the game. One can’t help but to notice, not just their size, but that it’s 20 degrees out … Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut, Fashion, kids, New York City, Uncategorized
Tagged dressing for the weather, Hot teenagers, muscles
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Just Call Me Red
A young red-headed father is carrying his identical offspring on his shoulders as they tool down Park. You can feel his joy, like sudden sun, shining in your path. I sidle alongside and say to the little boy no more … Continue reading
Posted in Family, humor, kids, Love, men, New York City, parents, Uncategorized
Tagged A sense of humor, fathers and sons, loving your children, parenting
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A Connecticut Christmas
I’ve been thinking a lot about my mother who loved Christmas. I always feel her over my shoulder whenever buying gifts, since I inherited my holiday leanings from her. Our house could have been a Hallmark ad the way she … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, animals, Connecticut, Family, History, humor, Uncategorized, Women and men
Tagged alcoholism, Christmas memories, Dysfunctional homes, Frank Sinatra records, tree trimming
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Put Up Your Nukes
Am I never safe from the assholes of the world? I’m in Tiramisu, a cheap, casual bistro near my house, eating a little pasta. I’m in a good mood since, when I’m done, will be heading to the library … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, dessert, food, History, humor, New York City, Politics, Uncategorized, Women and men, words
Tagged 12 Step programs, athingirl.com, Fidel Castro Dead, JFK Cuban Missile Crisis, Kim Kardashian, stupidity
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Best Story of the Week
I’m in Starbucks putting milk in my coffee standing between a middle-aged woman and a girl around 20. As I’m stirring I watch the younger one take a good 40 sugar packets she casually puts in her purse. The older … Continue reading
Posted in humor, New York City, Uncategorized, women
Tagged funny women, observations, Starbucks
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Worst Story Of The Week
I’m walking home passing Park Avenue Synagogue when I see a well dressed, 40ish, African American man leaning against the wall by the back entrance with his head in his hands. Of course I stop. “Are you alright sir?” I … Continue reading
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