Author Archives: Ellen Ross

Playing Hookey

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Cubs win the World Series! No more “Wait ’til next year.” Congratulations to them- and the city of Chicago. And now… Dear Readers, Please excuse Ellen today. She couldn’t write the blog because she is unexpectedly out of town and … Continue reading →

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Sweet Tooth

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Since tomorrow is Halloween I thought it was the perfect time to talk about candy. These days, I’m all about Dots. They are my perfect, go-to dessert after every meal. But it wasn’t always like that. I remember… Chunky. Wow! … Continue reading →

Posted in Candy, Halloween, Nostalgia, pop culture | 31 Comments

Hey Hey!

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Ellen Ross

ICYMI: Last Saturday night the Chicago Cubs won the National League Pennant. They are currently playing the American League champs, the Cleveland Indians, in the World Series. Game 2 Update: The Cubs just tied up the series one one. There … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, Ben Roffe, Chicago Cubs, Jack Brickhouse, pop culture, Tributes, Wilmette | 12 Comments

Life Event

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Last Sunday, at 8:47 a.m. I had a major Life Event. I changed my status on Facebook. Yep, that’s a picture of my page commemorating the event. I went from “Divorced” to “In a Relationship.” But I have to tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Facebook, pop culture | 18 Comments

The Green Fairy

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Ellen Ross

I just got back from Las Vegas, Dear Readers. And I just gotta tell you all about one very special aspect of my trip to Sin City. The Boyfriend and I had gone there to: 1. Celebrate his birthday in … Continue reading →

Posted in Absinthe, Las Vegas, Travel | 6 Comments

MooMoopalooza

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Today, October 16, would have been my mother’s 92nd birthday. As some of you know, she passed away this June- following a hunger strike and snit fit of major proportions. She died the way she lived. In a rage and fighting … Continue reading →

Posted in Gambling, Lea Roffe, Memorial service, pop culture, Rivers Casino | 13 Comments

Nightmare on Wellington Street

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Ellen Ross

So a couple of Saturday afternoons ago, The Boyfriend and I were sitting on a park bench in Lincoln Park. No, we weren’t “eyeing the girls with bad intentions.” It was just too beautiful a day to go inside and … Continue reading →

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Working Girl

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ellen Ross

In case you don’t recognize those big, bold red letters, that’s the auction house in Chicago that entrepreneur Leslie Hindman built. It’s also my new place of employment. Yes, Dear Readers. I am learning the art of the re-sale from … Continue reading →

Posted in Auction Houses, Chicago, Leslie Hindman, Work | 28 Comments

East of Edens

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Before we go on on a trip down Retail Memory Lane, Dear Readers, let me beg your indulgence. This will be my last blog post until Sunday, September 25. I need some time off because yesterday was the first day … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Edens Plaza, Nostalgia, Wilmette | 15 Comments

Take Me Out

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Come on, Dear Readers. It’s time to step up to the plate. Play Ball! The terrific baseball movie Bull Durham has been on my mind lately because the night of August 18, I went to the Kane County Stadium to … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, Kane County Cougars, Kevin Costner, Movies | 10 Comments