Tag Archives: women of a certain age

Best Story of the Week…January 16th

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s twilight as I make my way home after a putting in a pretty long day. A guy coming the other way waves and says, “Someone is calling you.” I turn, and there’s another guy, a real cutie, bundled in … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Culture, friendship, humor, New York City, Women and men, words | Tagged A dropped glove, flirtation, Golden Retreivers, women of a certain age | 38 Comments

Ratty and Natty

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

There are two men, on the periphery of my life, peering in. One is a beat-up musician I should run from, the other, a well-heeled Englishman I should run towards. Don’t get me wrong, I love the natty type that … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, creative writing, Fashion, food, friendship, humor, Love, men, New York City, sex, Women and men | Tagged best girlfriends, fast food, girlfriends, Romantic interludes, Sexy musicians, The Carlyle Hotel, women of a certain age | 65 Comments

You Can Take The Girl Out Of The Model, But Not The Model Out Of The Girl

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

11:00 A.M. I’m at a casting in midtown for an osteopenia drug. No, it’s not penis related. It’s the last stop, the green room, for osteoporosis. Where did the glamour go, I ask you? I’m surrounded by women in all … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Culture, Fashion, fitness, History, humanity, humor, media, modeling, New York City, women, writing | Tagged commercial modeling, keeping your sense of humor, L.L. Bean bathing suits, Model and agency owner Wilhelmina Cooper, older models, plastic surgery, women of a certain age | 38 Comments

Staying The Course

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m in hell right now due to a bevy of reasons I won’t list since, whining never helps anything. Now wining is a different story, but it’s much too early to crack open a bottle of red. I talk openly … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Health, Home, humanity, humor, women, words, writing | Tagged Bette Davis All About Eve, early dementia, forgetfulness, keep on keepin on, Mr Know It All by John Waters, women of a certain age | 50 Comments

Attention All Girls…Face Up

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Susannah Bianchi

There comes a time in every woman’s life when she considers plastic surgery. You look in the mirror one day and wonder, who the hell is that? I made the decision a while back, to leave myself alone, and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, grace, humor, New York City, women | Tagged aging gracefully, Jackie Onassis, Patti Smith, plastic surgery, too much Botox, women of a certain age | 117 Comments

Last Thrill and Testament

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I had a job where they asked me, why I thought I still had style at my age. After unplugging my oxygen tank and parking my walker said, “Because I’m still breathing?” I did ponder this though, once my ego … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Connecticut, Fashion, humanity, humor, modeling, New York City, parents, shopping, women, words | Tagged Coco Chanel, Going out with style, Self-care, women of a certain age, Women's Wear | 29 Comments

Getting the Most Out Of Your Vacation…From the Waist Down

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s that time of year again, when those naughty Europeans prowl in the Park, trying their darndest to get laid before going home. How do I know they’re not locals? Because they look at you as if you’re an exotic … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, humanity, humor, men, nature, New York City, sex, words | Tagged casual encounters, Central Park Boat House, Frenchmen, getting picked-up, New York tourists, The Three Musketeers, women of a certain age | 16 Comments

Dr. Ed MD

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Whenever I have a medical question, I call my friend Ed. “Ed, I have this sudden rash on my arms and neck…what do you think it could be!” “What were you eating, dare I ask?” “Well, I dunno. Nothing out … Continue reading →

Posted in comedy, food, friendship, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, words | Tagged health concerns, men of a certain age, too much shellfish, women of a certain age | 12 Comments

Notes From the Carlyle – July 2018

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s my birthday, so after covering all the mirrors and hanging a wreath on the door, I slipped into my brand new, J.Crew Factory dress, and padded down Park hanging a sharp right on 76th. Hello Bemelmans…how I’ve missed you. … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, Fashion, food, friendship, humanity, humor, money, New York City, sex, Women and men | Tagged A Pimm's Cup, Bemelman's Bar, best girlfriends, boy toys, Carlyle Hotel, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, old fashion models, women of a certain age | 27 Comments

The Colonoscopy Chronicles

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Self-care can be a real pain in the ass, no pun intended. I’ve been due for a colonoscopy, since the last one I had was 12 years ago, and being health conscious decided, let’s get it, or me rather, off … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, words | Tagged Colonoscopies, keeping your sense of humor, preventative medicine, women of a certain age | 27 Comments