Category Archives: Wilmette

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 →

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

East of Edens

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Before we go on on a trip down Retail Memory Lane, Dear Readers, let me beg your indulgence.  This will be my last blog post until Sunday, September 25.  I need some time off because yesterday was the first day … Continue reading →

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Posted in Childhood, Edens Plaza, Nostalgia, Wilmette | 15 Comments

Graceland

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Author’s Note:  Dear Readers, this will be my last post until Sunday, July 10.  Next week I’m having the first of two cataract surgeries and I don’t want the pressure of being Mr. Magoo and having to type on a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Childhood, pop culture, Wilmette | 21 Comments

Now and Then

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Hi, Dear Readers.  It’s great to be back.  Hope you had a wonderful holiday.  I sure did. One of the reasons is right here… The blurry photograph that graces (?) today’s post was probably taken circa 1962.  From left to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Avoca School, Childhood, Nostalgia, The 60's, Wilmette | 12 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 →

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