Category Archives: Dating

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 →

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GrayDate

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Ellen Ross

….So I’ve been dating for awhile now. And you know what, Dear Readers? I have come to the conclusion that dating at my advanced age is… Weird. Make that weird and unnatural. As I walk around my neighborhood, I constantly … Continue reading →

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My Bad Part Two

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Hello, Dear Readers. Welcome to the thrilling conclusion of “My Bad.” ICYMI: Here’s Part One of My Bad. Now for the rest of the story… Our saga had just left off with me speechless with terror at the thought of … Continue reading →

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My Bad Part One

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Ellen Ross

First a hearty congratulations to our Cubs! They now head to the National League Championship series starting this Saturday. It was very exciting around here two nights ago. And now back to the blog… Yes, Dear Readers, this is a … Continue reading →

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Really!?!

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Ellen Ross

So long story short, this guy gets in touch with me. Someone has sent him my blog and he decides that I am just his cup of tea. The line in my “About Me” section about being a member of … Continue reading →

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Ring Toss

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Attention All Jewel Thieves: The jewelry pictured in this post is NOT mine. These images were taken right from the Internet. So don’t bother coming here to rob me. Thanks for your cooperation. And just in case you think I’m … Continue reading →

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Class Reunion

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Ellen Ross

These are class photos from Echoes 1965. My New Trier High School year book. (That’s me with the corsage- second row, third from the left. No idea why I’m wearing it. Maybe this picture was taken on my birthday?) I … Continue reading →

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“It’s Here”

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Ellen Ross

When I was a teenager on Chicago’s North Shore, dating usually meant going to tried and true venues. Like Friday and Saturday nights at the Teatro Del Lago movie theater in Wilmette. Or the Edens theater in Northbrook. Maybe once … Continue reading →

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Want Ad

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Attractive Man Wanted As Escort. Must Like Fireworks. Are you available for a fun-filled red, white and blue late afternoon bar-be-cue on Saturday, July Fourth? If so, DWF seeking DWM to accompany her to a family-centric, first birthday/holiday celebration at … Continue reading →

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Meet-Cute

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Yes, that’s the great Billy Wilder. Legendary cinema screenwriter, brilliant director, auteur. Although he didn’t invent the “meet-cute,” (when boy meets girl in an adorable way on the big screen) here’s one clever example he came up with for that … Continue reading →

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