Category Archives: Gender politics

#Me Too

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Ellen Ross

I’m back, Dear Readers, and I have to talk about the Harvey Weinstein thing. Too bad. It comes as no great surprise to me that this disgusting, entitled, trauma-inducing and illegal behavior is alive and well in Casting Couch Hollywood. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gender politics, pop culture, Sexual Harrassment | 27 Comments

GrayDate

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Ellen Ross

….So I’ve been dating for awhile now.  And you know what, Dear Readers?  I have come to the conclusion that dating at my advanced age is… Weird. Make that weird and unnatural. As I walk around my neighborhood, I constantly … Continue reading →

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Posted in Dating, Gender politics, pop culture | 20 Comments

Gigi

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Ellen Ross

This is the grand staircase of the even grander restaurant Maxim’s. The Chicago Maxim’s that dwelt in the Bertrand Goldberg-designed Astor Towers. Opened in 1963 as an homage to the 1893 Paris original, it was run by Goldberg’s wife Nancy. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Chicago, Gender politics, pop culture, Restaurants | 6 Comments

Gender Bender

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Ellen Ross

In case you don’t recognize us, that’s Ted McGinley on the left and yours truly on the right.  The year was 1994 and we were on the set of Married with Children. If you can tear your gaze away from … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gender politics, Movies, pop culture | 12 Comments