Category Archives: kids

How bout I Throw the Book At You

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

 I’m in Target, my home away from home, looking at their new books many with 30% 0ff.  I’m perusing Jill Biden’s new memoir, View From The East Wing, that’s one of them.  A middle-aged man in a seersucker suit stops … Continue reading →

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From The Mouth Of Babes

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

Building Lobby   6 a.m.  I walk in to find a new doorman sitting on the stool by the desk. He’s wearing a doorman’s jacket over Scooby-Doo pajamas eating crackers. “So, are you new here?” I ask, knowing he lives on … Continue reading →

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In The Heat Of The Moment

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

   I’m in line at the post office. It’s 93 degrees and their air-conditioning isn’t working. I’d leave but need to send a certified letter.    To say I’m cranky as sweat pours down into every crevice of my body … Continue reading →

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Abe Was Right

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

   Abraham Lincoln said, folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.    I first read that on the Al-Anon bookmark they present you entering the program. It meant little at the time.   Knowing we … 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 →

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Life On The Train

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

Downtown Number 5 Train 10:30 a.m.  Since it’s past rush hour everyone has a seat.  I’m cold and cranky trying not to show it since my sneakers are soaked after a man rushing for a cab, pushed me into a … 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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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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What Got My Attention

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

Four quotes; two singers, two writers, one baseball player.  When you hit a wall, just kick it in…Patti Smith  You’ve got to learn to leave the table when love’s no longer being served…Nina Simone  L.A. was a sunny place for … Continue reading →

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