Category Archives: pop culture

Old School

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Ellen Ross

One look at this picture and it’s 1959 and I’m instantly transported back to the playground of the Avoca School on Chicago’s North Shore. The dresses on the girls and that awful-looking ring thing bring back vivid memories of recess. … Continue reading →

Posted in Avoca School, Childhood, Nostalgia, Playgrounds, pop culture | 7 Comments

Farewell, My Lovely

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Ellen Ross

(With apologies to E.B. White.) …So a couple of Saturday mornings ago, I was drying my hair and the dryer quit on me. Uh oh. It was 8:30 a.m. and my hair was soaking wet. And it was chilly outside. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hair, Hair dryers, Italy, pop culture | 6 Comments

W

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Ellen Ross

I’m writing this post, Dear Readers, on Friday, November 4, as the city of Chicago celebrates their 2016 World Series team, the Chicago Cubs. In fact, I just watched as the victory double-decker bus parade passed right in front of … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, Chicago, Chicago Cubs, pop culture, Sports, World Series | 10 Comments

Sweet Tooth

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Since tomorrow is Halloween I thought it was the perfect time to talk about candy. These days, I’m all about Dots. They are my perfect, go-to dessert after every meal. But it wasn’t always like that. I remember… Chunky. Wow! … Continue reading →

Posted in Candy, Halloween, Nostalgia, pop culture | 31 Comments

Hey Hey!

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Ellen Ross

ICYMI: Last Saturday night the Chicago Cubs won the National League Pennant. They are currently playing the American League champs, the Cleveland Indians, in the World Series. Game 2 Update: The Cubs just tied up the series one one. There … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, Ben Roffe, Chicago Cubs, Jack Brickhouse, pop culture, Tributes, Wilmette | 12 Comments

Life Event

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Last Sunday, at 8:47 a.m. I had a major Life Event. I changed my status on Facebook. Yep, that’s a picture of my page commemorating the event. I went from “Divorced” to “In a Relationship.” But I have to tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Facebook, pop culture | 18 Comments

MooMoopalooza

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Today, October 16, would have been my mother’s 92nd birthday. As some of you know, she passed away this June- following a hunger strike and snit fit of major proportions. She died the way she lived. In a rage and fighting … Continue reading →

Posted in Gambling, Lea Roffe, Memorial service, pop culture, Rivers Casino | 13 Comments

“Pup Fiction” by Ellen Taratino

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Ellen Ross

This post is dedicated to BR. He knows why. I don’t know about you guys but I LOVE the movie Pulp Fiction. It came out in 1994 and to me, it’s still Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece. Sly, funny, violent, quirky, filled … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture, Quentin Tarantino | 8 Comments

The Namesake

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Ellen Ross

That’s my grandson- and future wearer of the Master’s hallowed green jacket- Sam. He lives in Boston with his mother, Natasha, his father, Zach, and his three month old sister, Caroline, aka Carly. This post is about how Sam … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby names, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Parents, pop culture | 10 Comments

Day Drink Believer

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Author’s Note: Hi, Dear Readers. I’m off on my annual summer fling to Eagle River. See you back here on Sunday, August 21. But first to the (monkey) business at hand… I’ve come to a crossroads, guys. Just check out those … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Champagne, Hamburgers, Milwaukee, pop culture, RL Bar, Travel | 16 Comments