Author Archives: Ellen Ross

Applesauce

Did you ever read Andrew Solomon’s monumental work Far From The Tree?  The title alludes to the old adage “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” In this case however, Mr. Solomon brilliantly and sensitively documents the stories of … Continue reading

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Win Win

This past May I got invited to a charity concert event hosted by Sherren Leigh, publisher of Today’s Chicago Woman.  (Click the link if you wanted to see photos.  That’s me- first row on the right- with two of the … Continue reading

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Public Service Announcement

It happened again tonight. At a perfectly lovely Fourth of July party at the country club.  Just thirty minutes in, a woman who I hadn’t seen in ages, strolled over to me, cheerfully greeted me, and then started telling me … Continue reading

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Nyuck Nyuck Nyuck

Okay, ladies.  That’s your cue.  It’s time to bounce. Take five to book a mani/pedi, or text your daughter, or wash your lingerie. Any girlie thing you want to do right now, because I guarantee you’re not going to give … Continue reading

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This Is Dedicated To The One I Love

Before I start to sing the blues, let me give a shout out to everyone at LillStreet Art Center.  It was great taking part in the “Booze and Blogs” panel on Thursday night.  I had a blast, guys.  Thanks. And … Continue reading

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Just Desserts

I am a dessert voyeur.  I seldom indulge.  I really only like to read the menu.  (Now some of this may sound familiar to many of you.  But please hang in there with me.  This is a new post but … Continue reading

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“Like”

I was a Johnny-come-lately to the social media phenomenon known as Facebook.  I just wasn’t interested in joining any on-line group that would have me as a member. (Thanks, Julius.) I couldn’t get excited about it.  I needed live interaction. … Continue reading

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Mongo

IMPORTANT LETTER FROM ELBA ANNOUNCEMENT:  I would like to thank Marie and Valerie, and all the talented people at Lillstreet Art Center. responsible for getting next Thursday’s “Booze and Blogs” bash launched.  The event is already sold out and I’m excited … Continue reading

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Where’s Poppa?

As many of you already know, our dad, Ben Roffe, died in May.  So this is our very first Father’s Day without him in 3D. His funeral was a small, private affair on a sunny summer-like afternoon.  A beautiful day. … Continue reading

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Let George Do It.

My sister-in-law Mary Lu has an unforgettable birthday. 1/1. (And now you’ll all remember it, too.) For this year’s gift, I wanted to buy her a tree in New York City.  You know, from Bette Midler’s plant-a-tree foundation.  I thought … Continue reading

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