Category Archives: Sports

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Posted on November 17, 2016 by Ellen Ross

I’m writing this post, Dear Readers, on Friday, November 4, as the city of Chicago celebrates their 2016 World Series team, the Chicago Cubs. In fact, I just watched as the victory double-decker bus parade passed right in front of … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, Chicago, Chicago Cubs, pop culture, Sports, World Series | 10 Comments

Lady Byng

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Author’s Note: This post is dedicated to Ray Bourque. It’s prime hockey season but just in case you don’t recognize the icon pictured above, let me clue you in. That’s the National Hockey League’s Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. Marie Evelyn … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Hockey, Sports | 4 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 →

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

Pride Goeth…

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Ellen Ross

The very dapper gentleman pictured above is my grandfather, Lewis Margolis. I’m thinking about him because today- as you all know- is Super Bowl 50 Sunday. And I’ve got a dog in the hunt. Go Broncos! (Look who else is … Continue reading →

Posted in football, Grandparents, pop culture, Sports | 8 Comments

It Happens Every Spring

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Photograph: Fred Nachman Last Sunday, my brother Kenny and I were driving up Lake Shore Drive. It was a very blustery day. Cold and gray. An unpleasant kind of day. And then, all of a sudden, Kenny lit up like … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, Movies, pop culture, Sports | 23 Comments

Moby

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Ellen Ross

IN TOKEN OF MY ADMIRATION FOR HIS GENIUS (at seafaring and tax returns) THIS BLOG POST IS INSCRIBED TO KEVIN GIBSON Call me Schlemiel. Some days ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my (Hermès) … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, pop culture, Sailing, Sports | 34 Comments

Wendy

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Ellen Ross

I’ve just come back from Never Neverland. Otherwise known as “Post” at Camp Ojibwa in Eagle River, Wisconsin. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, please take a moment and read this.) The calendar might read August 2014, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, pop culture, Sports | 25 Comments

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Ellen Ross

A couple of Sundays ago, my brother and I took his granddaughters to Wrigley Field. Eliza is almost six and Susannah almost four. One’s a blonde- Suze. And the other’s a brunette- Eliza. And they both know everything. (Of course.) … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, Memoir, pop culture, Sports | 22 Comments

Life In The Fast Lane

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Ellen Ross

As many of my long-time readers know, I have been married more than once. My exes have ranged from captains of industry to musical prodigies. But they all had one thing in common. (Besides me.) They were great drivers. True, … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, pop culture, Sports | 10 Comments

Siesta Bowl

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Ellen Ross

Gratifying Announcement: I’m so happy to announce that this month set an all-time high for readers and new readers of Letter From Elba. And I couldn’t have done it without all of you. Thank you for making me a part of … Continue reading →

Posted in football, Memoir, pop culture, Sports | 8 Comments