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War Is Hell
I was perusing Bruce Catton’s classic book, Surrender at Appomattox, when I came across William Tecumseh Sherman’s famous quote, war is hell. After accepting the pandemic as a foreign enemy we just can’t see, I’ve concluded, it sure is. Seems … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, History, humanity, New York City, war, words
Tagged Covid-19 2020, Dealing with bad behavior, Getting Vaccinated, grace under fire, The American Civil War
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Susannah’s Spring, Summer Reading List…2021
I’ve been on a French kick… so try picturing me in a beret with an Hermes scarf tied coquettishly around my neck, humming Frère Jacques. Books can do that, change your identity so even your own mother wouldn’t know you. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, History, humanity, humor, words, writing
Tagged All that is French, book reviews, Reading can change your life, Reading great books, The Public Library
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Best Story of the Week…March 19th
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
Posted in Beauty, creative writing, Culture, Fashion, grace, History, humanity, humor, New York City, Women and men, words, writing
Tagged Maybelline Mascara, non-binery individuals, random acts of kindness, The Lower Eastside NYC, The Pope not blessing same sex marriages, Transitional Women
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Did You Know…Hollywood Edition Part 2
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
Best Story of the Week…March 11th
There’s a runner I see every morning who, at 6 a.m. is already leaving the Park when I get there. He’s an African man, sturdy and strong, fast like a bullet I’ve always admired. Our relationship consists of a nod, … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, humanity, inspiration, men, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged Blatant racism, Falsely accused, grace under fire, Paranoia
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The Person I Want To Come Home To
I want to be the person I want to come home to. It says it all for me, the kind of girl I long to be: happy, sane, loyal and true. One who greets with a smile. I long to … Continue reading
Best Stories Of The Week, So Far…March 4th
Monday: I’m in the Park crossing the Great Lawn walking gingerly over ice, when I see a young man charging towards me, in shorts no less. I say, hey, be careful, it’s very icy. If looks could kill, I’d be … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Culture, friendship, grace, Health, humanity, humor, Love, New York City, words, writing
Tagged cats, Chain Smokers, Fighting the Blues, keeping one's sense of humor
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Kindness Never Wasted
I had left cookies in front of a neighbor’s door who I heard, had just come home from the hospital. She’s in her early 80s, sharp as a tack, walks every day, but alas, was knocked down by a large … Continue reading
Did You Know…Everything But The Kitchen Sink Edition
The Statue of Liberty has an 879 size foot, a 35 foot waist and a face 8 feet long. Now that’s what I call a big girl. French President, Charles de Gaulle was 6’5, an inch taller than Abraham Lincoln, … Continue reading
Posted in animals, art, Books, Cinema, creative writing, History, humanity, humor, media, music, New York City, Politics, words, writing
Tagged American History, knowledge is power, Love of trivia, Random Facts, Reading changes your life
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