Category Archives: Women and men

War Wounds

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Forgive your enemies, but always remember their names. John F. Kennedy I saw my X on the street who startled me to say the least, seeing instantly how his alcoholism has escalated. His clothes were rumpled, he needed a … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, grace, Health, humanity, men, New York City, Women and men, words | Tagged 12 Step programs, abusive relationships, alcohol addiction, JFK, old boyfriends | 16 Comments

Harvey Weinstein, the Sir Thomas Seymour of Hollywood

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Thomas Seymour lived during the time of King Henry VIII, executed for treason trying to kidnap King Edward, Henry’s son and successor. But the other thing Tom was famous for was his inappropriate canoodling, especially with Henry’s 13 year-old daughter, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinema, Family, Fashion, History, humanity, humor, internet, kids, men, money, sex, violence, Women and men, writing | Tagged #metoo, Bill Cosby sentencing September, Elizabeth the I and Sir Thomas Seymour, English Historian Alison Weir, Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment | 11 Comments

Notes From the Carlyle – July 2018

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s my birthday, so after covering all the mirrors and hanging a wreath on the door, I slipped into my brand new, J.Crew Factory dress, and padded down Park hanging a sharp right on 76th. Hello Bemelmans…how I’ve missed you. … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, Fashion, food, friendship, humanity, humor, money, New York City, sex, Women and men | Tagged A Pimm's Cup, Bemelman's Bar, best girlfriends, boy toys, Carlyle Hotel, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, old fashion models, women of a certain age | 27 Comments

Mary and Jack

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Mary McGrory (1918-2004) and John Kennedy (1917-1963) were friends. They actually dated when they were just cubs making their way in Washington. He became the president, and she, the top woman journalist in D.C. manning a daily column for the Washington … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Family, grace, History, humanity, media, Politics, readng, religion, violence, war, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged Dallas November 1963, John F. Kennedy, John Norris Mary McGrory First Queen of Journalism 2015, Mary McGrory, The Washington Star Newspaper | 11 Comments

Raccoons Anonymous

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s 6 a.m., not quite first light, as I run towards daybreak. Suddenly I hear a screech, like a car careening around a corner, but of course there are none since the park is still closed. A couple running ahead … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, animals, Family, humor, kids, nature, New York City, violence, Women and men, words | Tagged Al-Anon Family Groups, Alcoholics Anonymous, domestic violence, drunks and their caretakers, the raccoons of Central Park | 14 Comments

Following Susannah

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m frequently asked how is it, I have so many stories to share? Why am I always engaging with strangers? Just so you know, I thought about this long and hard before responding. It’s the writer in me…it’s where my … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, humanity, humor, media, women, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged a healthy interest in life, https://greenwalledtower.wordpress.com/, journalism, Leaves of Grass Walt Whitman, love of writing, Nora Ephron, Peggy Noonan WSJ, Pete Hamill | 20 Comments

Buffalo in Spandex

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s the time of year when that herd of seasonal runners come out from behind the 10 pounds they’ve gained over the winter in all their pudgy splendor. Think bears with a full fridge. There should be a law that … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, humanity, humor, New York City, Women and men | Tagged inappropriate cell phone use, plastic surgery, running in Central Park | 15 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

Mating Season

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

The minute there’s a whiff of serious spring, the mallards of Central Park couple up. You see the male, his dark green head following the female, who looks more like a Shaker in her simple brown ensemble while she takes … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Beauty, Family, grace, humor, nature, New York City, sex, Women and men | Tagged Ducks of Central Park, mating season, sex in the wild, teach your children | 20 Comments

Old, Slow But Natty

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I love the word natty, meaning elegant and debonair…fashionable in dress, carrying that certain extra something with dash and poise, so when I saw this spiffy looking, elderly man making his way to Park Avenue, I took an admirable pause. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, grace, humanity, money, New York City, Women and men, words | Tagged diplomacy, random acts of kindness, Rush hour New York City, well dressed men | 41 Comments