Author Archives: Ellen Ross

Cornerstone

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Letter From Elba Announcement. Dear readers, for the next two weeks I will be playing hooky. I am skipping town and heading West. In the course of my travels I hope to see some old pals, catch up with a Cali … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Teachers, Tributes | 12 Comments

Talk To Me

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Ellen Ross

The New York Times proclaimed it. “Pass the Word. The Phone Call Is Back” trumpeted the headline of the Sunday Business section a couple of weeks ago. That’s swell and it must be true, because all kinds of guys have … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Trashy

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Ellen Ross

With the New York Film Festival in full swing, the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals just behind us, and Chicago’s very own version set to debut in October, we’re drawing nigh to the wide release of some very highly-praised movies. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture | 16 Comments

Piece of Cake

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Fantasy Fudge. Apple Twists. Cheese Flakies. Chocolate Puffs. If you grew up on Chicago’s North Shore, you’re sure to recognize these names and remember Heinemann’s Bakery. They started in 1929 with a single, small bakery. By 1935, one store had … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Memoir, pop culture, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Check It Out

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Ellen Ross

A couple of weeks ago, when I flew to Boston, the TSA had a nice little surprise waiting for me on my boarding pass. When I printed it up, I saw that I had been assigned the TSA “Pre-Check.” Sweet. … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture | 4 Comments

Gimme Shelter

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Ellen Ross

I wanted to write something funny and adorable today. But Ray Rice wouldn’t let me. By now, I’m sure you’ve all seen the above video of him delivering a left cross knockout punch to the head of this then-fiancée and … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Memoir, pop culture | 8 Comments

Burns Notice

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Tonight, on your local PBS television station, Part One of the documentary, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History debuts. This episode kicks off a seven night, fourteen hour exploration of the complex lives, times and relationships between three of our country’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Documentary, History, Television | 21 Comments

The Granny Diaries by Sam Tofias

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Dateline: Boston. Hi, all. This is Sam Tofias, your roving cub reporter. My assignment this weekend? To cover the first visit of blogger, Ellen Ross. I nabbed this plum job because the literary scene is part of my beat- and Ellen … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Grandparents, Memoir, pop culture | 20 Comments

(No) Sex And The City – Part Quatre “Baby Steps”

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Before the curtain rises, a quick word from our sponsor. Letter From Elba will not be in your mailbox this coming Sunday, September 7. To celebrate National Grandparents Day, I will be in Boston with my grandson, Sam. There will be … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture | 2 Comments

Radio Days

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Not much to do today, dear readers. In honor of Labor Day, I’m taking it easy. This post is going to feature another kind of media altogether. This past Monday, I joined the ranks of Bob Hope, Fred Allen, Edgar … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture, Radio podcast | 12 Comments