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Author Archives: Ellen Ross
ID Tag
I’m sure you all recognize this sign, Dear Readers. (Taken, by the way, at great peril by yours truly. Did you know that it’s against the law to take a photograph inside a driver’s license facility? I found that out … Continue reading
Posted in Illinois ID, Secretary of State Office
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Shaggy Dog Story
…So a couple of months ago, I was standing on Walton Street in Chicago’s Gold Coast. I was waiting for a Via. Transportation Sidebar: Do you know what “Via” is? It’s a pretty neat- and reasonable- ride-sharing service that drops … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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Très Chic
Hi, Dear Readers. It’s great to be back. Before we plunge into timely matters, first I have to rave a bit about my all-too-brief encounter with my happy place- Aspen. I had my usual mid-winter blast. The weather! The scenery! … Continue reading
Posted in Audrey Hepburn, Fashion, Givenchy, Movies, Perfume
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In Case You Missed It…
Wish me Bon Voyage, Dear Readers. I’m off on a winter getaway to my favorite place- Aspen. I’ll be back here with you on Sunday, March 18. See you then. Meanwhile….this was supposed to be a brand new post today. … Continue reading
Posted in Texting
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Tom and Jerry
…So my second husband was from Baltimore and he was a marksman. I have already written how he saved my life when we were car-jacked at gunpoint in New Orleans (ICYMI: Read this.) As I said in that post, he … Continue reading
Posted in Gun Control
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Happy Anniversary
MY POINT OF VIEW Congratulate me, Dear Readers. This month marks my two year dating anniversary with TBF. It’s been a very happy two years. TBF is a dream come true. Tall, handsome, smart, funny – and willing to date someone … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Romance, Senior Dating
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Weekly Reader
Do you recognize these books? If they look familiar, maybe you were a member of the Weekly Reader Children’s Book Club, too. I have never belonged to a club that gave me so much unalloyed joy. Whenever that alluring, … Continue reading
Posted in books, Children's books, Weekly Reader
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Guilty Pleasure
In the Sunday February 4 edition of The New York Times travel section there was a piece entitled “There’s an Art to Ordering Room Service.” ICYMI: The column by Shivani Vora was filled with helpful and commonsense tips courtesy of … Continue reading
Posted in food, Room Service, Travel
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Be My TV-alentine
This post is dedicated to Rickey Freeman- with the generous forbearance of his beauteous wife, Joan. A kindred spirit when it comes to old television shows, he’s sure to remember everything mentioned here. Happy VD, my friend. I hope yesterday … Continue reading
Posted in Nostalgia, Television
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Dance Party
That’s American Bandstand, Dear Readers. It ran from 1952 all the way until 1989. In 1956, after the emcee, Bob Horn, was fired for a drunk-driving arrest, Dick Clark became the show’s perennially-young host. On August 5, 1957 ABC began … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Dances, Music
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