Category Archives: modeling

Did You Know…New York City Edition

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

The gargoyles of the sixty-first floor of the Chrysler Building were designed exactly like the hood ornaments on Walter Percy Chrysler’s automobiles.  Nice having money. The Statue of Liberty is 305 feet tall and might have had one helluva modeling … Continue reading →

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Get It Off The Table

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

  Years ago I met a man who taught a course at the New School on procrastination. He was the floor mate of a German designer I modeled for. His name was Daniel. He was the first guy I knew … Continue reading →

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A Brand New Year

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s 12:01, awakened by horns blaring after falling asleep with a book on my lap.    When I looked out my window a group of kids in silver and gold top hats, sold on every corner, were jumping and hugging … Continue reading →

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Notes From The Carlyle

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Susannah Bianchi

   Here at my old stomping ground breathing in the past.    I’m seated at the bar, but instead of an overpriced glass of Merlot, am sipping an overpriced Ginger Ale.    A voice brays in my head…you idiot, you … Continue reading →

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Observations

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Susannah Bianchi

   Last Saturday    I’m sitting on a bench on Fifth Avenue across where my late friend Jackie once lived half expecting her to stroll out, her signature Hermes scarf billowing in the breeze, missing her so.    I watch … Continue reading →

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Life On The Train

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Susannah Bianchi

Downtown Number 6   It’s Sunday. I’m en route to P.J. Clarkes to meet my friend Chris for a belated birthday lunch.   I love Clarkes, one of the oldest bars in the city (1884), where Sinatra would be at … Continue reading →

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Observations

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Susannah Bianchi

  Bryant Park  40th Street and Sixth Avenue    It’s hard to believe it was once a haven for drug dealers and junkies too dangerous for the average citizen; behind the main Library it’s now one of the nicest and safest … Continue reading →

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Things You Don’t Know About Me

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Susannah Bianchi

   Susannah Bianchi is not my real name.    It’s Susanne Carneski, changed when I was 18 by Wilhelmina, my first modeling agent because at the time it wasn’t hip to be Polish, my half Italian then brought to the … Continue reading →

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Central Park 2025

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Susannah Bianchi

    It’s freezing. I have so many clothes on I’m afraid I’ll tip over. Luckily I’m on a bench in the sun behind the Metropolitan Museum. Very few people are out so it’s nice having the Park to myself. … Continue reading →

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Did You Know…Quirky Facts Edition

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Susannah Bianchi

  Actors Bill Murray and Richard Gere both have grown sons named Homer.    Mary Lincoln, Abe’s neurotic missus accused Julia Grant, U.S. Grant’s significant other, of having eyes for Abe. Mrs. Grant’s was as cross-eyed as a Siamese cat … Continue reading →

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