Category Archives: hobbies

Stuck on You

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Hi, Dear Readers.  Hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving holiday. And now… How many of you know what this item is used for? Do the names “Revell” and “Monogram” mean anything to you? If these brands bring back … Continue reading →

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Matchless

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Ellen Ross

I found this little car just the other day.  It was stashed away in a kitchen drawer. Take a good look.  It is the sole survivor of a huge convoy of Matchbox cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka trucks, and other motor … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cars, hobbies, pop culture, Shopping, Toys, Winnetka | 14 Comments

Watch Me

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Question: Does the word “Hodinkee” mean anything to you? Answer:  If you said “wristwatch” (based on the Czech word “hodinky”) give yourself an A.  It mean’s you’re a “watch guy” as Hodinkee is THE hot website for watch enthusiasts. Time … Continue reading →

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Cover Girl

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Ellen Ross

First a quick Superbowl Shout Out: Congratulations to John Elway, Peyton Manning and my adopted home team of the Denver Broncos on their victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday.  Yeah!  I wore orange all last Sunday.  (It’s the … Continue reading →

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Posted in History, hobbies, Memoir, Movies, pop culture, Stamp collecting | 8 Comments