Category Archives: Beauty

Historically Speaking

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

Being with them was like sitting between two lions roaring at the same time…Mary Soames, the youngest of Winston Churchill’s five children on her father’s relationship with Franklin Roosevelt. Churchill said…meeting Roosevelt was like opening a bottle of champagne. … Continue reading →

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Quotable

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always…Robin Williams I don’t want to be part of a world where being kind is a weakness…Keanu Reeves Never confuse education with intelligence, you can … Continue reading →

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Sitting In The Sun

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

Central Park It’s suddenly 70 degrees. We went from sweats to shorts over night. I came to visit the Cherry Blossoms making their annual appearance along with the daffodils, drooping just yesterday, now dancing like chorus girls. … Continue reading →

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Easter People

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

The original piece with this title was deleted. I felt it was not uplifting nor appropriate. Thank you for the readers who left comments. They were very appreciated. I wish everyone celebrating Easter a peaceful one. Susannah

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A Pitbull Lover In Heels

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

I first met Harry and Bess, the two Pits, with their walker who’d stop to let me pet them. What most people don’t know about the breed…if loved, they’ll gladly love you right back. I was surprised seeing … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Surprise

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

I was coming out of a doctor’s office midtown welcomed by the sun we haven’t seen much of. Walking to Grand Central, suddenly there she was preening in the sky, the Chrysler Building seeming almost near enough to touch. … Continue reading →

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Things I Love…Ten Years Later

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

How different I saw the world in 2016. The things that enchanted me then seem so frivolous now. If nothing else, age brings clarity. Quality verses quantity. Health over wealth. I love being still in … Continue reading →

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Sitting In The Church Courtyard

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

What a lovely day. A week ago I was dressed like a Sherpa. Today, short sleeves. I like it here when it’s warm, to sit in front of their Saint Francis of Assisi statue with the birds … Continue reading →

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A Wright Brothers Sunday

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

Orville and Wibur Wright, the two brothers who in 1903 pioneered aviation with their handmade seaplane the Kitty Hawk now at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, never worked on a Sunday, observing what the Bible calls the Sabbath. … Continue reading →

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Walking Down Fifth

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

Fifth Avenue can be cold with snapping winds, but not today, good news since I so love to stroll, the true flaneur that I am. It’s French for idle saunterer…one who walks unhurried. Yes, that’s me, the strolling … Continue reading →

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