Author Archives: Ellen Ross

Green Film Festival

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Ellen Ross

MEDICAL CENTER UPDATE: To all of you who were concerned yesterday when gale force winds here in Chicago used me as a basketball and dribbled me on the pavement, let me say thank you for caring. My left shoulder is … Continue reading →

Posted in Ireland, Movies, pop culture | 6 Comments

Spring Ahead

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin was chock full of good ideas. But contrary to the legend, he did not invent Daylight Saving Time. That honor has to go to this guy. New Zealander George Hudson. Modern DST was first proposed by … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture | 8 Comments

Lady Byng

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Author’s Note: This post is dedicated to Ray Bourque. It’s prime hockey season but just in case you don’t recognize the icon pictured above, let me clue you in. That’s the National Hockey League’s Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. Marie Evelyn … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Hockey, Sports | 4 Comments

Rocky Mountain High

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Hi from the slopes of Snowmass, Colorado. (And in case you don’t recognize us, that’s my brother Kenny and yours truly). True, it’s an old picture. No helmets. And true, my hair has now turned gray and I have jettisoned … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspen, Colorado, skiing, Snowmass | 9 Comments

Where’s The Beef?

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Ellen Ross

I’m proud to be a Midwesterner. We’re friendly, honest and here in Chicago, boy do we know- and love- our steak. And our steakhouses. So forget your cholesterol count, pull up a chair and damn the expense. Today we’re going … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, food, Restaurants | 22 Comments

Forever in Blue Jeans

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Ellen Ross

That’s me. Summer of 1980. (I can tell because I’m still zaftig courtesy of Nick Ross’s baby weight.) I’m posing in my Winnetka back yard proudly sporting a cowboy hat and more importantly… My bleached blue jeans cut-offs. Circa 1965. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, pop culture, The 60's, Winnetka | 10 Comments

Isn’t It Romantic?

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Happy Valentine’s Day, Dear Readers. I’m feeling all sentimental today. Maybe it’s because after a nine year hiatus from dating, I’m back in the saddle again. I’ve been going out for awhile now, and although being asked to the “senior … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture, Romance | 16 Comments

Good Skate

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Ellen Ross

It’s that special time of year again. Ice skating season. And although I know that many of you are enjoying the sunshine far away from the chilly reach of Old Man Winter, I’d like you to take a moment and … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, pop culture, Sports, Wilmette | 8 Comments

Pride Goeth…

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Ellen Ross

The very dapper gentleman pictured above is my grandfather, Lewis Margolis. I’m thinking about him because today- as you all know- is Super Bowl 50 Sunday. And I’ve got a dog in the hunt. Go Broncos! (Look who else is … Continue reading →

Posted in football, Grandparents, pop culture, Sports | 8 Comments

Bon Voyage

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Ellen Ross

My father swore that when I was four years old, I announced in very high dudgeon, “You know, I have never been anywhere in my WHOLE life!” That sounds like me. Filled with insatiable wanderlust from the get-go. Thus, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | 4 Comments