Category Archives: violence

Impeaches and Cream

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

The only thing President Donald J. Trump’s impeachment did for me, was ignite my history, since he now shares the Big Kahuna of congressional admonishments with two other men: Andrew Johnson, our 17th President by default, and William Jefferson Clinton, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, History, humanity, internet, media, Politics, violence, war, words, writing | Tagged Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, The assassination of Abraham Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address, The Impeachment of Donald J. Trump | 54 Comments

The Few and Far Between

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I always marvel at the people one meets who are more than willing to help you. It’s rarely who you’d expect to step up to the plate on your behalf. I’m in an area of Brooklyn I’ve never been before, … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, grace, Gratitude, History, humanity, money, New York City, violence, Women and men, words | Tagged Lost in Brooklyn, riding the New York subway, the kindness of strangers, The Upper East Side of New York, The World Trades Center | 60 Comments

But Who Asked Me?

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

As we know, the well-to-do love buying things, and that includes the 4-legged they leave behind on weekends since, according to Muffy, Socrates doesn’t do well in the country. So the maid, they overpay to ease their guilt, stays at … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, humanity, media, New York City, Politics, violence, words | Tagged Adopting dogs over Breeders, El Paso Texas shooting, high cholesterol, Rosh Hashanah 2019, the art of observation, The spoiled rich | 103 Comments

September 11, 2001…Straight On Till Morning

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’ll never forget this day for as long as I live, which I feel is appropriate considering the fallen. Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, grace, History, humanity, inspiration, Love, media, New York City, parents, violence, war, words | Tagged Christopher James Hanley, Lest we forget, National September 11 Memorial, Remembering September 11, September 11th 2001 | 35 Comments

Sentimental History

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

There are so many poignant stories that aren’t mainstream, reminding us that we all possess humanity in one way or another. I’d like to share eight tender tales of lore, five about U.S. Presidents. Theodore Roosevelt wore a ring with … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, creative writing, Culture, Family, humanity, Love, media, men, New York City, Politics, violence, words, writing | Tagged American History, Robert F. Kennedy 1968, The sinking of the Titanic, U.S. Presidents | 61 Comments

JFK Junior…Best Remembered

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

It was 20 years ago today, when John F. Kennedy Jr’s plane went down killing him, his wife Carolyn and her sister, Lauren Bessette. It was 56 years ago this coming November, when at the tender age of 3, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, grace, humanity, inspiration, Love, media, New York City, parents, Politics, violence, words | Tagged Dallas 1963, John F. Kennedy Jr 20th Anniversary, Rembering JFK Jr. | 35 Comments

A Flat Fourth of July

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

Despite our dear President’s tanks rolling down Pennsylvania Avenue like a bad action film, the 4th seems to be down several quarts; poignancy commemorating freedom on the lam. Makes me think of Teddy, our 26th President, when he sent the … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Culture, grace, Gratitude, History, humanity, inspiration, Love, Politics, violence, war, words | Tagged 4th of July 2019, Emma Lazarus the New Colossus, Jefferson and Adams dying on the same day, The Declaration of Independence, The Statue of Liberty, Trump Immigration Dentention centers | 97 Comments

Virginia Beach…May 31, 2019

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

12 dead in Virginia Beach. Been hearing in my head the song Neil Young wrote about the Kent State shooting on May 4, 1970… 4 dead in Ohio, though there’s no connection. Well, that’s not exactly true. Guns are guns, … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Connecticut, Culture, History, humanity, media, music, nature, violence, war, words | Tagged 12 shot and killed in Virgina Beach, Crosby Stills Nash & Young song Ohio, Kent State shooting 5/4/1970, The NRA, Virginia Beach Shooting 5/31/2019 | 29 Comments

Holy Thursday

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s what Christians call, Holy Week, the mournful drum roll to Good Friday, when Jesus died on the cross. Holy Thursday commemorates The Last Supper, Jesus’s last meal, when he shared bread and wine with his Apostles to more or … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, grace, humanity, media, religion, violence, words | Tagged Cathedral of Notre Dame, Good Friday, Holy Week, Jesus Christ, The washing of feet | 15 Comments

Susannah’s Spring, Summer Reading List…2019

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

How I love to read. Aside from writing, it’s my favorite pastime. When someone says they don’t read, I’m utterly speechless. How can you possibly live without books? HOW? Not only do I love to read, but can’t wait to … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Books, creative writing, Culture, humor, inspiration, internet, media, violence, war, words, writing | Tagged Ephron film You Got Mail, Film You Got Mail, great writing, Reading great literature, the love of words | 49 Comments