Author Archives: Ellen Ross

Anything but Plain Jane

Sshhh.  Don’t tell anyone. This is for you and you alone, Dear Readers. I’ve got a secret.  I’ve stumbled upon a GEM. Her name is Jane.  And she looks like Laura Linney. And she paints like Michelangelo. Houses.  Outside and … Continue reading

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Posted in Art, Decor, House Painting, Jane Vogel Painter | 8 Comments

Blessings

In case you don’t recognize it, Dear Readers, this is the Colony Hotel in Delray Beach, Florida. TBF and I just got back from our annual January pilgrimage to Florida.  (Except for last year. Covid was raging and we hadn’t … Continue reading

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Sunday in the Park with Steve

Dear Readers, I didn’t intend to be back in your email boxes so soon. But last week, I- and the rest of the world- got some devastating news. Stephen Sondheim was dead. A genuine genius, a theatrical LEGEND, a wordsmith … Continue reading

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Posted in Musicals, Stephen Sondheim, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Geneva Conventions

Hello, Dear Readers! I know, I know.  It seems like a mighty long time. But today, I write with three purposes.  The first is to check in with all of you. I hope from the bottom of my heart that … Continue reading

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Posted in Illinois, Uncategorized | 35 Comments

The Out-of-Towners

  Hello, Dear Readers.  It’s me just checking in again.   I’m fine and I sure hope all of you are still safe and sound. …So a couple of weeks ago, TBF and I decided that we really needed a getaway. … Continue reading

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Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Ownership

Hello, Dear Readers.  I’m checking back in with you all. I’m fine and I hope you all are, as well. First, let me start by wishing you a very happy, healthy Father’s Day.  I know this holiday might feel a … Continue reading

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Pandemic Playlist

Hello, Dear Fellow Quarantines.  Happy Passover and Happy Easter. I hope this holiday season finds you and your families safe and well.  As for me- so far, so good. Fingers crossed that we all maintain this status quo. As I … Continue reading

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Blog in the Time of Corona

Hello, Dear Readers.  Long time no see.  It’s been a little over a year (and two months) since I stopped sending Letter From Elba and I never thought I’d be writing to all of you in this way again. But … Continue reading

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Last Letter

Happy 2019, Dear Readers. Here’s wishing you all a wonderful, happy, healthy new year. As this is traditionally the  time of the year for new beginnings and resolutions, I have decided to end the blog. This will be the last … Continue reading

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A Christmas Miracle

Dear Readers, this will be my last post until Sunday, January 13.  I plan on some major Christmas Vacation cheer.  So have a wonderful holiday and a very happy New Year to all of you. …So there are a few … Continue reading

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Posted in coffee, Seattle, Starbucks, Starbucks Roastery | 12 Comments