Author Archives: Ellen Ross

Better

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Ellen Ross

That’s me, Dear Readers, this past Saturday.  One week out of the hospital and what a difference a week makes. I’m not quite out of the woods yet.  I have an MRI scheduled for April 18 and a meeting with … Continue reading →

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Posted in Health, Memoir | 14 Comments

911

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Dear Readers, In case you can’t recognize me, that’s yours truly lying in a hospital bed. (Hospital to be named later.  After I’ve recovered.) I went to the emergency room and five days later, they released me. Long medical horror … Continue reading →

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Posted in Memoir, Uncategorized | 28 Comments

Three Little Words

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Ellen Ross

WARNING: This may be the most politically-incorrect and controversial blog to ever appear on Letter From Elba.  So fasten your seat belts.  It’s going to be a bumpy post. The photo that leads off today’s blog was taken in 1983. … Continue reading →

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Posted in pop culture | 12 Comments

Tag!

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Ellen Ross

As many of you know, I work at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.  I started last September and I love it. ICYMI, read all about it here. I am still a newbie- learning the ropes all the time. To date, I have … Continue reading →

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Starstruck

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Let’s get this straight.  I don’t drink coffee. Never touch the stuff.  In fact, I’ve never had even a taste of coffee. Weird, I know. (Made all the weirder by the fact that I love coffee ice cream and coffee … Continue reading →

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Posted in coffee, Post Camp, Seattle, Starbucks | 16 Comments

Key

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Ellen Ross

I am not handy.  I am not a do-it-yourselfer.  Nor am I a contractor, plumber, electrician, roofer or finish carpenter. And yet, my new favorite store is…. Menards. ICYMI: Menards is a chain of home improvement centers primarily in the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Candy, Menard's, pop culture, Shopping | 12 Comments

PowerBall

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Ellen Ross

So last Wednesday I bought a lottery ticket. I really hadn’t planned on it.  I never buy those things.  But The Boyfriend happened to mention that the pot was up to $400,000,000 and that’s a number I can respect. As … Continue reading →

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Posted in pop culture, Powerball Lottery | 8 Comments

With Relish

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Ellen Ross

That humble little glass container might look ordinary to you, Dear Readers. But to me, it’s heaven in a jar. That’s because it contains ambrosia- nectar of the gods. AKA the chow chow relish at the Surfside Diner in Palm … Continue reading →

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Posted in food, pop culture, Restaurants | 10 Comments

Law School

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Ellen Ross

This post is dedicated to Mitch Klein.  Attorney and film buff.  One of the good guys. Let me state for the record that I hate lawyers.  No, let me re-phrase. I DETEST lawyers. Anyone who has been through a long, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Movies, pop culture, Television | 6 Comments

Groundhog Day

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Yes, Dear Readers.  It’s Groundhog Day.  And today, that can only mean one thing. We are going to re-visit an old post. A tribute to my idol. Comedy genius Harold Ramis. I’ve never done this before.  A rerun I mean. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Harold Ramis, Movies, pop culture, Tributes | 6 Comments