Author Archives: Ellen Ross

Dude’s Day

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Happy Early Mother’s Day, Dear Readers. I’m sending this Letter From Elba now because I’m going to be celebrating out of town and this is my last post until Sunday, May 15. Hope your upcoming holiday is wonderful. That’s Natasha, Nick … Continue reading →

Posted in Mother's Day, Parents | 13 Comments

Bowled Over

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Ellen Ross

I know I’ve mentioned this before but it bears repeating. I have NO artistic talent whatsoever. When it comes to drawing, painting, sculpting or throwing a pot, you’ll have to excuse me. I STINK at any form of arts and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Chicago, Lillstreet, Philanthropy | 6 Comments

New Rules

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Hi, Dear Readers. I’m back. Whew. I really needed that little R and R. Hope you had a great couple of weeks. And good news, guys. I think the Comments Section has finally been de-bugged. Come on. Give it … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | 14 Comments

The Moo Moo Diaries Part 2

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Dear Readers, let me start out this post by saying thank you. Your emails, texts, phone calls and Facebook comments about my last post have meant so much to Kenny and me. This is a tough subject and it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Parents | 4 Comments

The Moo Moo Diaries Part 1

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Ellen Ross

That’s my mother. Leatrice Joy Roffe. She was named for a famous silent movie star, Leatrice Joy. (She was dubbed “Moo Moo” by her first grandchild, Natasha, and the sobriquet stuck.) True, both women were beautiful. But I bet that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Parents | 10 Comments

Teardown

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Ellen Ross

A couple of weeks ago an old high school buddy and I took a sentimental journey. We drove out from Chicago and went back to our old home town- Winnetka, Illinois. Our first stop was New Trier High School. “Bud” and … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Nostalgia, pop culture, Winnetka | 17 Comments

Sunshine State of Mind

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Once upon a time I used to like Florida. Miami Beach, Palm Beach, South Beach, Long Boat Key, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton. Sunned there and loved that. I even had in-laws who lived in St. Petersburg. … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida, New Trier High School, pop culture, Travel | 6 Comments

I Saw The Light

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Ellen Ross

It’s Easter and it’s Spring. The time for rejuvenation and new promise. And the time when this young girl’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. And that’s when I turn to Hiram King Williams. Better known to you-all as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Music, Romance | 8 Comments

Heart to Hart

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Ellen Ross

That handsome man is Robert Wagner. Movie star, TV star, all-around mensch. I’m thinking about him because I recently came upon this amongst my books. As you can see, it’s his autobiography. I hadn’t looked at it in years, … Continue reading →

Posted in Actors, Aspen, Dogs, Movies | 8 Comments

Blow Me Down

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Wow! I’m still all shook up, Dear Readers. This past Wednesday I had a brush with Mother Nature- and she plays hardball. It all started out so innocently- with a lunch date at R.J. Grunts with Fred Nachman, an old … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Weather | 8 Comments