Category Archives: Women and men

Best Story of the Week…April 15th

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Susannah Bianchi

There’s a smart looking woman, I’d say, in her early 70s walking up Madison I’m trailing behind. She’s wearing black capris, a black boat-necked top peeking under a simple understated, slate gray gabardine trench, with Audrey flats beneath bare ankles. … Continue reading →

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New Deli

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Susannah Bianchi

My friend who owns a gourmet shop gave me upon request, a modest slice of grilled eggplant that, after eating it, made me look like a pylon who swallowed a rat, the button to my jeans popping after telling me, … Continue reading →

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Best Story of the Week…March 25th

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m walking on Madison towards home. Up ahead is an elderly woman with a large L.L. Bean Boat and Tote bag. I watch as she stops every few steps to rest. I sidle up alongside. “That looks heavy. I seem … Continue reading →

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Best Story of the Week…March 19th

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m en route to the dentist way downtown. I have two. Dr. Levine whose fees rival college tuition, and the place my insurance overs. I choose the latter hoping they can tell me without emptying my wallet, why my gum … Continue reading →

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When Manhattan Stopped for Me

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Susannah Bianchi

I was barreling down the subway steps towards the express train downtown, late for an appointment, when the doors began to close. A young girl brazenly stuck her leg in the door so it would stay open, but like a … Continue reading →

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Did You Know…Hollywood Edition Part 2

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Susannah Bianchi

 In 1977, Carrie Fisher was only 19 years-old when she played Princess Leia in the legendary film, Star Wars. Sophia Loren turned down the amour of Cary Grant for director Carlo Ponti’s, instead.   Was she dropped on her head? … Continue reading →

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Did You Know…Hollywood Edition

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

Gary Cooper turned down the role of Rhett Butler in the film, Gone With the Wind, regretting it for the rest of his life. The Marx Brothers came up with their name during a poker game, Julius becoming Groucho, Adolph, … Continue reading →

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Bill Hicks…December 16, 2020

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

A friend recently said, “No offense Susannah, but he died so long ago. You celebrate him like he’s still here.” I had to smile at this since, I kinda think that he is. If you watch footage of Bill taken … Continue reading →

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Tales From The Front

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

I’ve always wondered what it’s like to have really big boobs, the kind Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield had. A sweater girl, as they were called in the 40s and 50s. One who filled hers out like nobody’s business.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Voting 6 Feet Apart

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

The drum roll has begun. Why does this presidential election feel more like the apocalypse than a Democracy?  Hell if I know. Rather than noble Americans, we’re more like the Jets and Sharks in West Side Story, the way we’ve … Continue reading →

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