Tag Archives: One day at a time

Mornings On Horseback

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’ve just finished David McCullough’s book, Mornings On Horseback (1981) about a young, romantic Theodore Roosevelt. The by-line reads: The Story Of An Extraordinary Family, A Vanished Way of Life And The Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt. What inspires … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, creative writing, Culture, Family, Health, History, humanity, inspiration, Love, New York City, Politics, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged American History, Great books, Mornings On Horseback David McCullough, One day at a time, Theodore Roosevelt | 38 Comments

Back In Step

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Susannah Bianchi

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 | 33 Comments

Testing 1 2 3

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Susannah Bianchi

As some of you know, I’ve been under a doctor’s care. A young neurologist who has put me through testing hell. Well, the research has concluded without any concrete explanation in regards to my hearing loss. The last attempt at … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Health | Tagged hearing loss, keeping one's sense of humor, living with illness, modern medicine, One day at a time | 19 Comments

Last Call

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Susannah Bianchi

I have stopped drinking, for how long, I don’t know. But having that alcoholic gene passed down from my parents, those yield signs are flashing. Dave Attell, a comic I love says, he drinks to quiet the voices. My father … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Health, humor, New York City, women | Tagged alcoholism, Bill Hicks, going on the wagon, growing up in an alcoholic home, One day at a time | 31 Comments

Living On The Edge

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Susannah Bianchi

I’ve always liked this expression, especially the image it offers. There’s a great photograph of Lady Diana in a sky blue swimsuit sitting on the wing of a plane, her shapely legs dangling off. They even used it in the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, humor, media, modeling, money, women | Tagged flush bank accounts, John Kennedy Jr., Lady Diana, One day at a time, The Queen with Helen Mirren, the unexpected | 10 Comments

A Boring Day

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Susannah Bianchi

I popped into Phil, the shoemaker, to visit Vanya, his wife, who asked me out of habit what’s new. She’ll ask me this at least three times in our conversation, in case I forgot something. “Nothing’s new,” I said. “I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, New York City, women | Tagged being happy, boredom, God speaks through other people, One day at a time, staying where your feet are | 13 Comments

Ironing

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Susannah Bianchi

My iron level, according to a recent blood test, is at an all time low, something I find neurotically disturbing. My doctor, who looks at everything like it’s Godzilla, is concerned. A friend of mine, a couple years my senior, … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, food, Health, humor, women | Tagged anemia, green leafy vegetables, keeping worry in check, keeping your sense of humor, One day at a time, Popeye the Sailor | 32 Comments

Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Susannah Bianchi

I first read this in a 12 Step book, but feel it applies across the board. There’s so much truth in it not to mention resistance. Who likes change? Not me. If something remotely shifts I break into a nervous … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 12 Step slogans, e-mail, Joe McQ The Steps We Took, One day at a time, paying attention, Polar bears, Starbucks | 8 Comments

Timber

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Susannah Bianchi

Timber is what I wanted to yell sailing off a chair I was standing on, seeing every bone in my body flash before me as I hit my head against the parquet floor. It increased my compassion for all fallen … Continue reading →

Posted in History, humor, Uncategorized | Tagged breaking bones, daydreaming, household accidents, living in the present, One day at a time | 16 Comments

Crash

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m in the throes of coming off a two week siege of steroids. Imagine rolling down a hill at 90 miles per hour, or being shoved from a plane without a parachute. And guess what, the physical aspects are the … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, humor, Uncategorized, Women and men | Tagged doctor bills, fear, impatience, One day at a time, Prednisone, side effects of steroids, sudden hearing loss | 16 Comments