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Author Archives: Ellen Ross
Homeless
Hi, Dear Readers. Glad to be back with you. See this? In case you don’t recognize it, it’s the women’s public bathroom in Pompano Beach, Florida. I hope that you’re ooohing and aahing and suitably impressed with the the amenities. … Continue reading
Posted in Bagels, Florida, pop culture, Travel
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Old School
One look at this picture and it’s 1959 and I’m instantly transported back to the playground of the Avoca School on Chicago’s North Shore. The dresses on the girls and that awful-looking ring thing bring back vivid memories of recess. … Continue reading
Posted in Avoca School, Childhood, Nostalgia, Playgrounds, pop culture
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Mean Girls
One week ago, people here in Chicagoland were shocked and horrified as an ugly news story unfolded. ICYMI: Four black teenagers- two boys and two girls- kidnapped and tormented- “tortured” was the word the news outlets used- a mentally handicapped … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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The High Road
Happy 2017, Dear Readers. I hope this year will be wonderful for all. This post was supposed to be about my New Year’s resolution. I had resolved, that in 2017, I was going to be a kinder, gentler version of … Continue reading
Posted in Boston, Grandchildren, Travel
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Da ‘Burgh
Author’s Note: This is my last blog post of 2016, friends. I’ll be heading off to Boston soon for Christmas. So here’s wishing you and your families a very joyous holiday season. See you on Sunday, January 8, 2017. And Happy … Continue reading
Posted in food, Nostalgia, Travel
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I, Robot
You know what are the most dreaded words in the English language today? No, they’re not “President-elect Trump” or “the rabbit died” or “the IRS is going to audit you.” They are… “Invalid pasword.” OMG! Whenever I see that message, … Continue reading
Posted in computers, iPads, Smart phones, Smart tvs
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Selfie
Hi, everyone. In case you don’t recognize us, that’s Carly and her Gran last month. She was born the day after Mother’s Day this year and what a nice gift, don’t you think? I’m grateful, that’s for sure. As a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Video blog
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Farewell, My Lovely
(With apologies to E.B. White.) …So a couple of Saturday mornings ago, I was drying my hair and the dryer quit on me. Uh oh. It was 8:30 a.m. and my hair was soaking wet. And it was chilly outside. … Continue reading
Posted in Hair, Hair dryers, Italy, pop culture
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W
I’m writing this post, Dear Readers, on Friday, November 4, as the city of Chicago celebrates their 2016 World Series team, the Chicago Cubs. In fact, I just watched as the victory double-decker bus parade passed right in front of … Continue reading
Posted in baseball, Chicago, Chicago Cubs, pop culture, Sports, World Series
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Plan B
This post, Dear Readers, was originally supposed to be about the Cubs’ victory in the World Series. Big news here in Chicago. I’ll run that one on Thursday if you don’t mind. It’s kind of hard to ignore the biggest … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Presidential election 2016
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