Category Archives: war

A Writer Brought Back To Life

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

Pete Hamill is someone I’ve revered forever as a journalist, New York historian, novelist and screenwriter, concerned about him since he’s been silent for much too long. Knowing he’s the last of his breed, Jack Newfield (1938-2004), Norman Mailer (1923-2007), … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Books, creative writing, Culture, History, humanity, media, New York City, Politics, war, words, writing | Tagged great writers, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/26/style/pete-hamill-brooklyn-book.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share, Pete Hamill, Robert Kennedy | 33 Comments

Fashion That Never Sleeps

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

One of my favorite things to wear I never get tired of, is a little black dress most people associate with Audrey Hepburn. But the person who deserves the credit is the designer, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, who in 1926, through … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Culture, Fashion, grace, History, war, Women and men, writing | Tagged Breakfast At Tiffany, Capezio Flats, Coco Chanel, The Burberry Raincoat, The Little Black Dress | 43 Comments

Losing a Friend

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’ve been holding vigil for a friend who just passed. He was sick for a long time and frankly, to see him released from the bondage of illness lightens my heart. Andrew was a Vietnam Veteran who loved his country … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Faith, Family, grace, History, humanity, inspiration, Love, war, words, writing | Tagged Askokan Farewell, Ken Burns The American Civil War, losing a friend, Sullivan Ballou's letter, Vietnam Veterans | 65 Comments

Horsin’ Around

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’ve always loved horses. If you were to visit me, you’d find a dozen framed photos and posters throughout my house. I have no idea where my equestrian streak stems from, but it’s there, ignited at a moment’s notice, bringing … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Books, History, humanity, inspiration, war, words, writing | Tagged American presidents, Civil War Generals, Horseback Riding, The American Civil War, The John F. Kennedy Family, The Smithsonian Museum of National History | 57 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

History’s Greatest Hits

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I had lunch with my friend Jack and his date, I’ll call Minnie, from Long Island. Jack, whenever we meet, always asks what I’m reading, so I mention a book on Benjamin Franklin, by Stacy Schiff, I’ve just reread. Minnie … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Cinema, Culture, dessert, Faith, food, Gratitude, History, humanity, humor, Politics, war, words | Tagged American History, Beinf well read, Benjamin Franklin by Stacy Schiff, Congregation of Mikveh Israel Philadelphia, Dumb blondes, The Founders | 42 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

They Were Soldiers

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m very patriotic honoring the past, patient with the future, proud to be an American no matter what’s presently going on. I’m a soldier’s daughter after all. My dad served during the Second World War in the Royal Air Force … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Books, Culture, Faith, Family, History, humanity, inspiration, war, words, writing | Tagged Charge of the Light Brigade, D-Day, Memorial Day 2019, Serving your country, The American Civil War, The Vietnam Memorial | 34 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