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Author Archives: Ellen Ross
Bygones
That’s yours truly in August of 1987. I’m at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel where we had been living since June after our house had a terrible fire. I’m hosting a faux telethon to help raise money for “Ross Aid.” Jerry Lewis … Continue reading
Posted in Face Book, Winnetka
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Songs of Summer
As summer delightfully descends upon us, music on the radio only means one thing. It’s the 60’s and I’m back at New Trier High School and I’m in a cool car headed for the beach or 31 or the Teatro … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Nostalgia, pop culture, The 60's
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Grow Old Along With Me
Rabbi Ben Ezra BY ROBERT BROWNING Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, The last of life, for which the first was made: Our times are in His hand Who saith “A whole I planned, Youth … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Dating, Divorce, pop culture, Senior Dating
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Video Blog On A Rainy Afternoon
Hi, Dear Readers. It’s cold, rainy and lousy out as I type this. And I’m in the mood for a chat. So I thought it was time for a video blog. Press play. And think about friendship as you watch … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, pop culture, Video blog
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Free At Last
Milestone Alert: This is Post number 400, Dear Readers. Wow! I feel just like Ted Williams. Thank you all. And here’s to making it 500. And now it’s time to reveal my shameful little secret. For the first time in … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Rocky Mountain Scottie Rescue
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Sorry, Wrong Number
Remember when this was THE phone? No buttons, no hold button, no second, third and fourth lines, no call waiting, no caller ID? We didn’t have area codes. We had exchanges. Like Hillcrest and Vernon and Alpine and Lincoln and … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, pop culture
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Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day, Dear Readers. Here’s wishing you all a wonderful holiday. I hope it’s the best MD ever. I had a glorious time visiting Boston for my granddaughter Carly’s first birthday. The birthday girl- and her parents- enjoyed it, … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, Mother's Day, Parenting, Pregnancy
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Me and My Big Mouth
I know it’s usually not a great idea to talk to strangers. But I do it all the time. Some of the best things have come from talking to a total strangers. Rides from the airport, great tips about … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Hamburgers, Memoir, pop culture
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Hailey’s Comet
MRI UPDATE: Good News! The Leading Doc In His Field says that my MRI (two hours, btw) shows that I am healing on my own and that no further surgery will be required. Whew. Thank you to all of you … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Memoir, Travel
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Another Opening, Another Show
Dateline: Manhattan Hi and Happy Easter and Happy Passover from the Big Apple, Dear Readers. I thought I’d get this post off to a rip-roaring start because today I’m here in New York City. I’m spending a few days here … Continue reading
Posted in Broadway, Mary Lu Roffe, Musicals, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Tagged Mary Lu Roffe
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