Susannah’s 2018 Spring and Summer Reading List
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Tag Archives: 12 Step programs
War Wounds
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
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Love Me Love My Pit
It’s no secret I’m a Pitbull lover, relating to them as a breed no one wants. I feel like that at times, being separate and different, not mainstream because of my own personal history. My first Pit was Oscar, belonging … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Family, grace, humanity, humor, Love, nature, New York City, parents, women
Tagged 12 Step programs, animal rescue, canine lust, Jennifer Panton, Pitbull puppies, United Action For Animals
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Kale Kale the Gang’s All Here
My neighborhood has sprouted a new eating phenomenon….salad. Across from every Starbucks seems to be a Just Salads, a Sweet Green or a Fresh & Co featuring quite a few choices, and can’t say I’m too sorry since I patronize … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, food, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, women, words
Tagged 12 Step programs, Benefits of kale, Fresh&Co, Just Salads, laughing till your sides ache, Upper East Side women
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Back In Step
I’ve been a member of Al-Anon, a 12-Step program for those affected by the aftershocks of alcohol, for 12 years. I stopped attending meetings due to my hearing loss, but two weeks ago, went back. It was the best decision … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Books, Faith, Family, friendship, grace, Gratitude, humanity, humor, Love, New York City, parents, words
Tagged 12 Step programs, Al-Anon Family Groups, alcoholism, One day at a time
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Put Up Your Nukes
Am I never safe from the assholes of the world? I’m in Tiramisu, a cheap, casual bistro near my house, eating a little pasta. I’m in a good mood since, when I’m done, will be heading to the library … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, dessert, food, History, humor, New York City, Politics, Uncategorized, Women and men, words
Tagged 12 Step programs, athingirl.com, Fidel Castro Dead, JFK Cuban Missile Crisis, Kim Kardashian, stupidity
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Weathering Change
Change…I hate it. If I had my way, I’d stand still into eternity. What’s bothering me now? Life, and all its vagaries. Definition: an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone’s behavior : the vagaries of the … Continue reading
Helping Someone You Hate
I realize hate’s a strong word and whatever happened to, Love thy neighbor? It’s in the back of the closet right next to honor thy father and thy mother. Yeah well, both those ships have sadly sailed, though the first … Continue reading
Posted in Home, humor, New York City, parents, women, writing
Tagged 12 Step programs, alcoholism, Love Thy Neighbor, rent stabilization, self taught
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Happy With So Very Little
I ran into a girl I know who, when she asked what’s new and I said, not much…just on my way to the library to read said, “I always marvel Susannah, how you exist with so very little.” Not knowing … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fashion, friendship, Gratitude, Home, humor, New York City, readng, women, words
Tagged 12 Step programs, Ernest Hemingway, happy where you are, reading at the library, rich people, The Upper East Side NYC
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