Susannah’s Spring & Summer Reading List, 2019
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Tag Archives: St. Francis of Assisi
Bobby…Los Angeles, California June 6, 1968
Today is 49 years since Bobby Kennedy left us, courtesy of an assassin’s bullet, and coincidently, the 73rd Anniversary of D-Day. I happen to be a big RFK fan, even having his picture framed on my window sill. One could … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, History, humanity, Politics, violence
Tagged 1968, Assassinations, Remembering RFK, Robert Kennedy, St. Francis of Assisi, The Kennedys
13 Comments
Kindness Confuses People
Why is kindness often perceived as a weakness, a question that comes up time and time again. There seems to be a threat attached to it, like some kind of lethal weapon making its opponents twitch with decided discomfort. I … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, New York City, words
Tagged Anne Lamott, St. Francis of Assisi, The Prayer For Peace, tolerance
26 Comments
Clutter…A Clean Word
Since I’ve moved into my new place, I’ve been criticized for my neatness. Sounds odd, right? The first person to question it, came with gifts and good cheer saying, “You need to come to my house next time.” She lives … Continue reading
Posted in Home, humor, words, writing
Tagged a clean home, hoarding, living with criticism, St. Francis of Assisi
22 Comments
Humility In Flight
I’m walking up East 79th Street on my way home, when I see an elderly man with a cane standing in the entranceway of his building with both his shoes untied. Without hesitation, I walk up to him and say, … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Love, New York City, religion, Women and men, words
Tagged helping the elderly, humility, service, St. Francis of Assisi
11 Comments
Knowing Bess
I have a new acquaintance in my life named Bess who collects cans and bottles early in the morning. She has quite an enterprise by the time I see her at 6…two full shopping carts rivaling her height. One can’t … Continue reading
Posted in friendship, New York City, women
Tagged collecting cans, humility, pride, St. Francis of Assisi, The Upper East Side
23 Comments
East Meets West
Coming back on a crowded train, I watched a very homespun looking older gentleman, definitely a tourist, accidentally hit a Hispanic kid in the face with his elbow. OOPS If I had to guess, I’d say he hailed from Oklahoma … Continue reading
Posted in kids, Love, New York City
Tagged Acts of kindness, riding the New York subway, St. Francis of Assisi, The Prayer For Peace, violence
18 Comments
Receiving Is In The Giving
So I hear we have a new Pope. Don’t panic, this isn’t about him, but the name he chose which was Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi who happens to be my favorite saint. He’s the patron saint for the … Continue reading
Depth of Feeling
I was awed and delighted at some of the comments inspired from yesterday’s post (Geisha For Hire). My selfless viewpoint seemed to have hit quite a few nerves. I feel compelled to say a little more on the subject since … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Love, sex, sexual relationships, Uncategorized, Women and men
Tagged Bill Hicks, cooking in your undies, generosity, grace, Love, married men, Sex, St. Francis of Assisi, The Prayer For Peace
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Bird Woman of Madison Avenue
When the handyman recently put in my new air-conditioner he removed the window screen forgetting to replace it. So now when I open the window I don’t have one, something I need to correct NOW! Why? This morning, while a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Cancerian women, Catholics, God, homing pigeons, prayer, St. Francis of Assisi
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9/11/2001 Solemnity Interrupted
We must never forget…. I live right near the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel, and on the night of September 11th I went there to see if there was anything I could do: answer phones, comfort someone, that sort … Continue reading
