Category Archives: pop culture

Just Taste It

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Ellen Ross

I was watching an episode of The Crown for the umpteenth time the other day. Nothing new in that. I watch it all the time. It soothes me. Their posh accents, their palatial (literally) digs, their royal problems- all so … Continue reading →

Posted in food, pop culture, Restaurants, Television | 4 Comments

Love Story

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Ellen Ross

Where do I begin? Do I have to tell you who this is, Dear Readers? She is one of my great girl crushes of ALL time- Ali MacGraw. Back in the 70’s she was the Fashion Girl of the Moment. … Continue reading →

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Wrestlemania

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Ellen Ross

Does the name “Gorgeous George” mean anything to you? Or how about “Sailor Art Thomas,” “Sweet Daddy Siki,” or “Bruno Sammartino?” Can you recite “The Crusher Golden Rule?” (Answer: Do Unto Others- Before They Can Do It To You.) If … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture, Uncategorized, Wrestling | 2 Comments

DWD (Dialing While Divorced)

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Ellen Ross

Hey, does anybody know a good lawyer? I realize that this is an oxymoron like “jumbo shrimp” (sorry, Mitch) but I’m thinking of filing a class action suit on behalf of all divorced people everywhere. Against all the big phone … Continue reading →

Posted in Calling plans, Divorce, pop culture, Smart phones | 6 Comments

When I’m Sixty-Four

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Ellen Ross

This photo needs no identification. And today, Dear Readers, I’m going to lead off with something a little different from my usual blog posts. I’m starting with the clip. ICYMI, please watch the whole thing. This just blew me away. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Paul McCartney, pop culture, The Beatles | 10 Comments

Just Sign Here

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Ellen Ross

JICYMI: That’s DJT and his one-time paramour- and now big headache- Stormy Daniels. Taken in happier (for him) days. JICYHBLUAR: (Translation: Just In Case You Have Been Living Under A Rock) DJT did-or did not- give Stormy $130,000 in consideration … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, pop culture | 6 Comments

Sex Tape

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Ellen Ross

True confessions time, Dear Reader. Somewhere floating around in the ether there exists a certain rather racy video of me and another person- a guy- and well… Not to put too fine a point on it- We’re in bed and … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, pop culture, University of Wisconsin | 14 Comments

P.O.’ed

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Ellen Ross

A Cautionary- and True- Holiday Play Dramatis Personae Ellen, the perky heroine Edna, the seventy-five year old lifelong postal employee Cliff, the Post Master All the action takes place at Window Number One in a post office in a small … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture, Post Office, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in E.J.Korvette's, hobbies, Model kits, Nostalgia, pop culture | 17 Comments

Yelp

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Do you like Yelp? I LOVE Yelp. And I use it for everything. Sure, I’ve used it to check out restaurants. But I’ve also used it to vet everything from movie theaters to funeral homes. I really rely on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, pop culture | 8 Comments