Category Archives: pop culture

Faster

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Ellen Ross

As you may recall, dear readers, the first stop on my Westward Ho trip was sunny Palm Springs. I have been going there since 1970 and I love that place. (And if you’re in the mood for some “Fun In … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture, The Internet | 16 Comments

7E

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Hi, everybody. I’m back! Fresh off a whirlwind trip to sunny Palm Springs and trendy L.A. And I had a ball. From takeoff to touchdown, the trip was a blast. Tons of fun, friends, family- and food. And a wedding. … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, pop culture, Travel | 15 Comments

Trashy

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Ellen Ross

With the New York Film Festival in full swing, the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals just behind us, and Chicago’s very own version set to debut in October, we’re drawing nigh to the wide release of some very highly-praised movies. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture | 16 Comments

Piece of Cake

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Fantasy Fudge. Apple Twists. Cheese Flakies. Chocolate Puffs. If you grew up on Chicago’s North Shore, you’re sure to recognize these names and remember Heinemann’s Bakery. They started in 1929 with a single, small bakery. By 1935, one store had … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Memoir, pop culture, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Check It Out

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Ellen Ross

A couple of weeks ago, when I flew to Boston, the TSA had a nice little surprise waiting for me on my boarding pass. When I printed it up, I saw that I had been assigned the TSA “Pre-Check.” Sweet. … Continue reading →

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Gimme Shelter

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Ellen Ross

I wanted to write something funny and adorable today. But Ray Rice wouldn’t let me. By now, I’m sure you’ve all seen the above video of him delivering a left cross knockout punch to the head of this then-fiancée and … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Memoir, pop culture | 8 Comments

The Granny Diaries by Sam Tofias

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Dateline: Boston. Hi, all. This is Sam Tofias, your roving cub reporter. My assignment this weekend? To cover the first visit of blogger, Ellen Ross. I nabbed this plum job because the literary scene is part of my beat- and Ellen … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Grandparents, Memoir, pop culture | 20 Comments

(No) Sex And The City – Part Quatre “Baby Steps”

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Before the curtain rises, a quick word from our sponsor. Letter From Elba will not be in your mailbox this coming Sunday, September 7. To celebrate National Grandparents Day, I will be in Boston with my grandson, Sam. There will be … Continue reading →

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Radio Days

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Not much to do today, dear readers. In honor of Labor Day, I’m taking it easy. This post is going to feature another kind of media altogether. This past Monday, I joined the ranks of Bob Hope, Fred Allen, Edgar … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture, Radio podcast | 12 Comments

Woof

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Ellen Ross

This past Tuesday, August twenty-six, was National Dog Day. Yes, an entire day dedicated to celebrating the devotion between man and his best friend. And coincidentally, (or maybe not) there was one of the world’s most famous celebrity canine BFF’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, pop culture, Television | 24 Comments