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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
Posted in Art, Decor, House Painting, Jane Vogel Painter
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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
Posted in Florida
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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
Posted in Musicals, Stephen Sondheim, Uncategorized
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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
Posted in Illinois, Uncategorized
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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
Posted in Travel, Uncategorized
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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
Posted in Unconscious bias
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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
Posted in Music
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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
Posted in Uncategorized
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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
Posted in Uncategorized
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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
Posted in coffee, Seattle, Starbucks, Starbucks Roastery
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