Category Archives: pop culture

Isn’t It Romantic?

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Happy Valentine’s Day, Dear Readers. I’m feeling all sentimental today. Maybe it’s because after a nine year hiatus from dating, I’m back in the saddle again. I’ve been going out for awhile now, and although being asked to the “senior … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture, Romance | 16 Comments

Good Skate

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Ellen Ross

It’s that special time of year again. Ice skating season. And although I know that many of you are enjoying the sunshine far away from the chilly reach of Old Man Winter, I’d like you to take a moment and … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, pop culture, Sports, Wilmette | 8 Comments

Pride Goeth…

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Ellen Ross

The very dapper gentleman pictured above is my grandfather, Lewis Margolis. I’m thinking about him because today- as you all know- is Super Bowl 50 Sunday. And I’ve got a dog in the hunt. Go Broncos! (Look who else is … Continue reading →

Posted in football, Grandparents, pop culture, Sports | 8 Comments

Check, Please!

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Based on a True Incident… Cast of Characters: Ellen, a beautiful, brilliant and sophisticated divorcée, her brother Kenny, a really good guy, Norman, a suave vegan man-about-town and The Waiter All the action takes place in Booth 11 at a … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture, Restaurants | 12 Comments

No Chopsticks and The City

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Ellen Ross

A Very Politically Incorrect Play For A Sunday by Ellen Ross Cast of Characters: BFF’s Charlotte, Miranda and Carrie All the action takes place in Jade Gardens, a fictional Chinese restaurant. Charlotte: (sweetly) Where have you two been? You are … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture, Restaurants | 8 Comments

Grabthar’s Hammer

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Ellen Ross

This past week sucked. First the legendary David Bowie dies. Then Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch announce their engagement. Yuck. No. Better make that eww. But just when I thought the news couldn’t get any worse… The Universe threw me … Continue reading →

Posted in Actors, Movies, pop culture, Tributes | 6 Comments

8, 27, 34, 4, 19, and the Powerball is 10!

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Ellen Ross

As Sophie Tucker famously said, “I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor. Rich is better.” And by the time you read this, the suspense might be over. As of eleven p.m. yesterday, it looks like some lucky SOB in Chino Hills, California might … Continue reading →

Posted in Money, Philanthropy, pop culture | 10 Comments

GrayDate

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Ellen Ross

….So I’ve been dating for awhile now. And you know what, Dear Readers? I have come to the conclusion that dating at my advanced age is… Weird. Make that weird and unnatural. As I walk around my neighborhood, I constantly … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Gender politics, pop culture | 20 Comments

Monkey in the Middle

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Ellen Ross

A Comedy of No Manners by Ellen Ross Cast of Characters: Ellen, a charming divorcée of a certain age, Pierre, a very handsome man of about thirty-eight; Marie, another American Airlines traveler All the action takes place in Row 19 … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture, Travel | 12 Comments

Postcard From Boston

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Hello, Mr. and Mrs. America and all the ships at sea. This is Sam Tofias, your roving cub reporter, checking in from Boston, Mass. I’m writing this blog post today because my Gran is still recovering from her whirlwind Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Grandchildren, Grandparents, pop culture, Restaurants | 10 Comments