Category Archives: words

The Comfort Of History

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

This shutdown business has me quite undone. I can’t believe it’s still unresolved without any end in sight. What about those of us inside the wall? I went to my bookcase taking down an atlas on past presidents: Lincoln, FDR, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Politics, readng, Uncategorized, words, writing | Tagged American History, American presidents, President Donald Trump | 36 Comments

Emotional Sobriety

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

The last time I went to the Carlyle to toast Tommy, their late bartender, after two sips I was pretty looped. A red flag if there ever was one. After swaying home I prayed, please God, don’t let this ignite … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, creative writing, Culture, humanity, inspiration, modeling, words, writing | Tagged 2019, Alcoholics Anonymous, Anne Lamott, Bemelmens Bar, creative writing, Sober living, To thine own self me true | 76 Comments

Decking the Halls

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I first wrote this overly sweet, soppy, schmaltzy piece that even made me sick about the miracle of Christmas. Well, screw that, and Jane I’ll apologize beforehand. Jane’s an angel who will no doubt get the best suite in heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, Culture, New York City, words, writing | Tagged Bad Santa Billy Bob Thornton, Christmas Day 2018, Living in reality, The Catholic Church | 42 Comments

Love in the Afternoon

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I wish this meant, I’ve been canoodling from 2 till 4, but alas, it’s just the title of my favorite Audrey Hepburn film, and where I took my blog name, athingirl, from. Gary Cooper, who plays the naughty millionaire, Frank … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, art, Beauty, Cinema, creative writing, Culture, Fashion, grace, History, humanity, inspiration, media, New York City, Politics, words, writing | Tagged Audrey Hepburn, Billy Wilder film Love in the Afternoon, Gary Cooper, Making Love, Missing a friend, The homeless of NYC, Trump White House | 30 Comments

Jack the Zipper

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Animals will never cease to amaze or entertain me. We have a new doggie in the neighborhood. A German Shepherd puppy called Jack, and is he ka-utte. You don’t see many Shepherds in these parts, never a popular breed. A … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, comedy, creative writing, Culture, Fashion, humanity, humor, inspiration, New York City, Uncategorized, words, writing | Tagged Distressed bluejeans, Frisky canines, German Shepherd Puppies, keeping your sense of humor, Seeing Eye Dogs, The Upper East Side of New York | 18 Comments

Pollyanna Flips

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I love to give…from the heart, when it opens in truth towards another. But alas, it’s that time of year when those have tos, rear their cocky, cheeky, entitled heads. We get a letter every December first, stating, how many … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, dessert, Faith, grace, Gratitude, Home, inspiration, New York City, Starbucks, words, writing | Tagged Christmas 2018, Giving from the heart, St. Teresa of Calcutta | 27 Comments

Where We Met

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Whenever I find myself in The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Great Hall, I think of Bill. It’s where we went on our first date, the room that launched a romance. We were leaving after spending an hour or so talking … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Culture, friendship, grace, Gratitude, History, humanity, humor, Love, nature, New York City, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged Bill Hicks 12/16/61-2/26/94, loss, remembering Bill Hicks, The Metropolitan Museum of Art | 42 Comments

Best Story of the Week…Nanny and the Thin Girl

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I truly don’t look for trouble, but sometimes trouble finds me, like a homing pigeon coming in for a landing. It’s cold. People are bundled like Eskimos, so I ask you, why a 3 year-old is shivering in her stroller … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, Culture, Family, Health, humanity, humor, inspiration, kids, Love, men, New York City, parents, Starbucks, words | Tagged bad nannies, child neglect, New York winter weather, New York's Finest the Police, rich families | 48 Comments

Best Story of the Week…December 7

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

There’s a new paperboy on my corner after the old one got a better job, who was at least smart enough to wait inside Starbucks for his paper delivery. This new fella, however, much shyer, stoically stands outside shivering until … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, Culture, Fashion, grace, humanity, inspiration, Love, media, New York City, Starbucks, words, writing | Tagged paperboys, random acts of kindness, Selling newspapers, The New York Post, The New York Times, winter weather | 25 Comments

Saying Goodbye To Butter

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s a sad day at Chez Susannah, watching Land O’Lakes pack her fat, yellow bags. I had my cholesterol unexpectedly checked and it seems lucky, I’m not in the ER. I know what happened, since I’ve become my own best … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, dessert, food, Health, humanity, humor, words, writing | Tagged a low fat diet, Alcoholics Anonymous, Gone With The Wind, heart failure, high cholesterol | 27 Comments