Category Archives: Memoir

Hall Pass

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Ellen Ross

CAUTION: This blog post is rated “S” for Steamy. I’m well aware of the fact that many of you read me in bed on your phones and tablets early in the morning. And I’m very grateful that you have made … Continue reading →

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Apt

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Ellen Ross

With summer finally upon us, I needed some air-conditioning in my new apartment. So naturally I called Abt. (For all of you non-Chicagoans, Abt Electronics is a huge, family-owned, independent retailer of consumer electronics, major appliances and furniture. Founded in … Continue reading →

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Applesauce

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Ellen Ross

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

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Ellen Ross

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

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Ellen Ross

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 →

Posted in Divorce, Memoir, pop culture | 26 Comments

Nyuck Nyuck Nyuck

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Ellen Ross

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

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Ellen Ross

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

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Ellen Ross

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 →

Posted in food, Memoir, Restaurants | 26 Comments

“Like”

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Ellen Ross

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

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Ellen Ross

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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