Category Archives: animals

Chillin’ On The Met’s Steps

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

The Metropolitan Museum is closed today, yet their steps are well occupied. Bundled in my Barbour with two layers underneath, feel for my neighbors who all look underdressed. The girl next to me is shaking in her light white parka … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, art, Beauty, Culture, Family, Fashion, food, humanity, inspiration, money, New York City, religion, travel, Women and men, words, writing | Tagged #fifthavenue, #metropolitanmuseumofart, #newyorkcitystreetvendors, #slicklookingmen, loss | 32 Comments

That Wacky Internet

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

I wake up every morning to spam the length of my arm. They range from Susannah, you’ve won a million dollars, we’re waiting for your call, to how to stay rock hard while on vacation. You’d think they’d … Continue reading →

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Cattin’ Around

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

I have an unexpected houseguest. Her name is Alice and she’s the size of a tank. No, she’s not my aunt. She’s the cat belonging to a woman in the building who had an emergency and needed to leave town. … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Home, humanity, humor, inspiration, Love, nature, New York City, words, writing | Tagged #catsitting, #loveofanimals, #randomactsofkindness, #zumbaclasses, allergies | 39 Comments

Watching The World Go By

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

May 4th 7: a.m. I’m at an outdoor cafe called Nino’s, its sign’s second n missing. I like it here because the woman without asking steams my milk. It takes little to make me happy, my Franciscan … Continue reading →

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Stop That Dog

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

This is a great story. It was right when Petco opened when a young Pitt mix ran from the store. It was one of their adoption days when the ASPCA arrives in a van with a group of their 4-legged … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Family, grace, Home, humanity, humor, kindness, Love, men, nature, New York City, words, writing | Tagged #Animaladoption, #loveofanimals, #Pitbullrescue, ASPCA | 27 Comments

Did You Know…Quirky Facts

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

The singer Bobby Darrin dying at 37 after open-heart surgery suffering from a heart condition his whole life, left his body to science. On D-Day, June 6, 1945, facing Omaha Beach, soldiers used condoms to cover their rifle barrels to … Continue reading →

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Back In The Church Courtyard

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m seated on a bench in the sun. Across from me sits a burly man in dusty work clothes, an unopened metal lunchbox beside him guzzling from a thermos. We nod to each other. The weather … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Books, Culture, Family, Fashion, grace, History, humanity, humor, inspiration, kids, kindness, men, nature, New York City, parents, readng, religion, words, writing | Tagged #animallovers, #dogowners, #goodreades, #greatbooks, #SaintFrancisofAssisi, sunshine | 21 Comments

A Little Company

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

This is my second encounter with a little kid in three days. This one is like an angel in a padded diaper. I’ve been very sad doing my best to conceal it. But you can’t fool a little … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Culture, Faith, friendship, humanity, humor, inspiration, kindness, Love, New York City, words, writing | Tagged #littlekids, #randomactsofkindness, #sunlightvitaminD, nannies | 41 Comments

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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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 →

Posted in animals, Beauty, Culture, Family, Fashion, food, grace, humanity, humor, inspiration, Love, money, New York City, words, writing | Tagged #humanesociety, #Pitbullrescue, #rescuedogs, ASPCA, PETA | 24 Comments