Category Archives: Teachers

Amazing Grace

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Ellen Ross

This is a photograph of Harriett G. Ostlund.  (Sorry about the blurriness, Dear Readers.)  She was born on July 24, 1924 and she died on October 10, 2017. That made her ninety-three when she passed away. And I did the … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Pet

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Author’s Note: Although the teachers referred to herein were my high schools teachers, I ask you, Dear Readers, to now remember your favorite teacher, coach or mentor. Someone who really changed the course of your life in a positive way.  This … Continue reading →

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The Driver’s Seat

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Letter From Elba Annual Announcement: Yep, Dear Readers, it’s that time of year again. I’m heading up to the North Woods for some R&R.  I’ll be back in your email boxes on Sunday, August 23. But for now, relax and … Continue reading →

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Arts and Sciences

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Ellen Ross

When I was in college, I majored in English literature.  And even though that it meant sweating through Chaucer and ploughing through Milton, I loved (almost) every word of it. Shakespeare, Donne, Austin, Galsworthy, Donne, Pope, Swift, Blake, Shelley, Keats, … Continue reading →

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Cornerstone

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Letter From Elba Announcement.  Dear readers, for the next two weeks I will be playing hooky.  I am skipping town and heading West.  In the course of my travels I hope to see some old pals, catch up with a Cali … Continue reading →

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