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Mean Girls

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Ellen Ross

One week ago, people here in Chicagoland were shocked and horrified as an ugly news story unfolded. ICYMI: Four black teenagers- two boys and two girls- kidnapped and tormented- “tortured” was the word the news outlets used- a mentally handicapped … Continue reading →

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Selfie

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Hi, everyone. In case you don’t recognize us, that’s Carly and her Gran last month. She was born the day after Mother’s Day this year and what a nice gift, don’t you think? I’m grateful, that’s for sure. As a … Continue reading →

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Playing Hookey

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Cubs win the World Series! No more “Wait ’til next year.” Congratulations to them- and the city of Chicago. And now… Dear Readers, Please excuse Ellen today. She couldn’t write the blog because she is unexpectedly out of town and … Continue reading →

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Pure ‘Bwa

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Ellen Ross

This post is dedicated to Sandy and Denny Rosen. Keepers of the flame. Take a look at the guy in the matching red shirt on the steps behind me. If you don’t know him, that’s Denny Rosen, Director of Camp … Continue reading →

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Pop!

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Cheers, Dear Readers! I’m off to Boston to celebrate the birth of my new granddaughter, Caroline Blair. I know you’ll understand when I tell you that this is my last post until Sunday, June 5. See you all after Memorial … Continue reading →

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Tardy

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Letter From Elba Announcement: Dear Readers, I am taking a short hiatus. The blog will return on Sunday, October 4. Have a great couple of weeks. I’m going to. Okay, back to our regularly-scheduled blog post. See that guy on … Continue reading →

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Dinner Belle

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Ahoy, Dear Readers. I’m back in dry dock. And I’m happy to report that my annual visit to Camp Ojibwa in Eagle River, Wisconsin was its usual blast. Of course, there were non-stop activities from the moment we threw our … Continue reading →

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Talk To Me

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Ellen Ross

The New York Times proclaimed it. “Pass the Word. The Phone Call Is Back” trumpeted the headline of the Sunday Business section a couple of weeks ago. That’s swell and it must be true, because all kinds of guys have … Continue reading →

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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 →

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“Who Ya Gonna Call?”

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Monday February 24, 2014 was a sad day for me. It was the day that an idol of mine died. Along with a dream. Harold Ramis passed away at the age of sixty-nine. Too soon. And with him went my … Continue reading →

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