Tag Archives: American History

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

Jefferson Survives…July 4th, 1826

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both died on July 4th, 1826. Adams was 90, Jefferson, 82. They had been friends, foes, then friends again much of their adult lives. Adams was the one who coaxed Jefferson into writing the Declaration … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Faith, Family, friendship, grace, History, humanity, humor, kids, Love, media, parents, Politics, readng, words, writing | Tagged American History, Donald Trump's Presidency, July 4 2018, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams dying the same day | 10 Comments

Those Wacky Presidents

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

After a friend read, I can name all the U.S. Presidents, he demanded to know how, so I told him. Boy, was he sorry. Washington, the first, is a no-brainer. John Adams the 2nd, Thomas Jefferson, author of The Declaration … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, History, humanity, humor, internet, Politics, travel, violence, war, words, writing | Tagged American History, Donald Trump, US Presidents | 27 Comments

Susannah’s Spring, Summer Reading List 2017

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Susannah Bianchi

After being called a serial reader, So many books, so little time, doesn’t apply to me, reading nonstop regardless of where I am. That’s the key, to have one with you at all times so you can sneak a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Cinema, comedy, History, humor, New York City, readng, words, writing | Tagged American History, great writing, Love of books, New York Society Library, reading | 10 Comments

National Treasures

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Susannah Bianchi

Where does one begin to list, what dazzles the eye? I’ve decided to share, what’s personal to me, on this up and coming Independence Day…2016 The Statue of Liberty…our most famous national monument given to us by France in 1886, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, History, Love, men, Politics, readng, war, words, writing | Tagged American History, Donald Trump verses Hillary Clinton, love of country, National Landmarks, patriotism, The 4th of July | 34 Comments

Notes From The Carlyle – April 2015

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Susannah Bianchi

I haven’t been to Bemelmans since Valentines Day treating myself like a sweetheart. I charged my drink of course, but come to find out, the bartender picked it up. This allowed me to rationalize going there again, plus I needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, History, humor, money, New York City, Women and men, writing | Tagged American History, Bemelman's Bar, Bobby Kennedy, Jack Kennedy, Jack Newfield writer, The Carlyle Hotel | 33 Comments

Books On The Table

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Susannah Bianchi

Been reading a lot lately never happy unless I have 5 or 6 in the on-deck circle. God bless the library with its endless supply of tomes not yet read. 1) How Do Be A Movie Star…Elizabeth Taylor in Hollywood … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, History, Home, humor, media, New York City, writing | Tagged American History, Elizabeth Taylor, essay writing, great writers, Judy Garland, Paris in the 20s, reading, Stephen King On Writing | 21 Comments

About Face – Part 2

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Susannah Bianchi

If you’ve read Saving Grace Part-1, you’d know that two of my best friends have been encouraging me to have a little work done, which is how I came to be nervously sitting in Dr. M’s Zen like reception room … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, friendship, humor, money, New York City, sex, Uncategorized, women, Women and men | Tagged American History, laughing at oneself, plastic surgery, rock stars, well meaning friends, women over 50 | 18 Comments

February 14, 1884

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Susannah Bianchi

He didn’t quite understand what was happening. He was in Albany working when he received a telegram stating that his beloved wife of four years had delivered a healthy baby girl. They named her Alice Lee, same as her mother. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Health, History, Love, New York City, Uncategorized, Women and men | Tagged American History, Heartbreak, losing someone you love, New York City history, remembering a great love, Theodore Roosevelt, Valentines Day | 16 Comments

Love Me Love My Cat

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Susannah Bianchi

There seems to be an epidemic going around of women, once they meet a man, unloading their pets. Why can’t we all play nice preferably under the same roof, is what I’d like to know. What inspired this were my … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Family, Gratitude, Love, New York City, Women and men | Tagged American History, animal lovers, animal rights, cats and dogs, desperate women, The South, United Action For Animals | 44 Comments