Category Archives: Memoir

Sex Tape

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Ellen Ross

True confessions time, Dear Reader. Somewhere floating around in the ether there exists a certain rather racy video of me and another person- a guy- and well… Not to put too fine a point on it- We’re in bed and … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, pop culture, University of Wisconsin | 14 Comments

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Happy Mother’s Day, Dear Readers. Here’s wishing you all a wonderful holiday. I hope it’s the best MD ever. I had a glorious time visiting Boston for my granddaughter Carly’s first birthday. The birthday girl- and her parents- enjoyed it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Mother's Day, Parenting, Pregnancy | 4 Comments

Me and My Big Mouth

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Ellen Ross

I know it’s usually not a great idea to talk to strangers. But I do it all the time. Some of the best things have come from talking to a total strangers. Rides from the airport, great tips about … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Hamburgers, Memoir, pop culture | 2 Comments

Hailey’s Comet

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Ellen Ross

MRI UPDATE: Good News! The Leading Doc In His Field says that my MRI (two hours, btw) shows that I am healing on my own and that no further surgery will be required. Whew. Thank you to all of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Memoir, Travel | 16 Comments

Better

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Ellen Ross

That’s me, Dear Readers, this past Saturday. One week out of the hospital and what a difference a week makes. I’m not quite out of the woods yet. I have an MRI scheduled for April 18 and a meeting with … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Memoir | 14 Comments

911

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Dear Readers, In case you can’t recognize me, that’s yours truly lying in a hospital bed. (Hospital to be named later. After I’ve recovered.) I went to the emergency room and five days later, they released me. Long medical horror … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Uncategorized | 28 Comments

Rear View Mirror

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Ellen Ross

(Photograph by Linda Schwartz) This photograph was taken on October 12, 1990. In case you don’t recognize us, that’s Nick Ross age 10 on the left, Natasha Ross age twelve on the right and Ellen Ross age none of your … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Photography, pop culture | 8 Comments

Liar, Liar

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Ellen Ross

There was sad news from the pop music world this week. Cory Wells, one of the three singers in the band, Three Dog Night, had died in his sleep on October 20. (That’s Cory in the middle.) He, along with … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Music, Nostalgia, pop culture, The 70's | 17 Comments

“Wild” by Ellen Strayed

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Ever since I moved back to the city of Chicago, I have been on a kick. It’s called walking. I walk everywhere. It started as a good way to see my brand new neighborhood and get some exercise at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Memoir, pop culture | 13 Comments

R.S.V.P.

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Yesterday, September sixteenth, was my daughter Natasha’s birthday. Thirty-seven years ago, she made her entrance and my life changed forever. All you parents know what I’m talking about. I- the most reluctant of would-be participants in the reproduction game- had … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, pop culture | 10 Comments