Category Archives: Travel

The Out-of-Towners

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Ellen Ross

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 | 16 Comments

Ellen Goes To Harvard!

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Ellen Ross

Nope, not that Harvard. This Harvard. And how did I get there? Easy. I took the train from Ogilvie Transportation Center. (Gosh, I can almost smell the Garett’s popcorn.) My affiliation with Ogilvie goes way back. When I lived in … Continue reading →

Posted in Oglivy Transportation Center, Trains, Travel | 4 Comments

Guilty Pleasure

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Ellen Ross

In the Sunday February 4 edition of The New York Times travel section there was a piece entitled “There’s an Art to Ordering Room Service.” ICYMI: The column by Shivani Vora was filled with helpful and commonsense tips courtesy of … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Room Service, Travel | 10 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

Homeless

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Hi, Dear Readers. Glad to be back with you. See this? In case you don’t recognize it, it’s the women’s public bathroom in Pompano Beach, Florida. I hope that you’re ooohing and aahing and suitably impressed with the the amenities. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bagels, Florida, pop culture, Travel | 14 Comments

The High Road

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Happy 2017, Dear Readers. I hope this year will be wonderful for all. This post was supposed to be about my New Year’s resolution. I had resolved, that in 2017, I was going to be a kinder, gentler version of … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Grandchildren, Travel | 12 Comments

Da ‘Burgh

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Author’s Note: This is my last blog post of 2016, friends. I’ll be heading off to Boston soon for Christmas. So here’s wishing you and your families a very joyous holiday season. See you on Sunday, January 8, 2017. And Happy … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Nostalgia, Travel | 12 Comments

The Green Fairy

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Ellen Ross

I just got back from Las Vegas, Dear Readers. And I just gotta tell you all about one very special aspect of my trip to Sin City. The Boyfriend and I had gone there to: 1. Celebrate his birthday in … Continue reading →

Posted in Absinthe, Las Vegas, Travel | 6 Comments

Day Drink Believer

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Author’s Note: Hi, Dear Readers. I’m off on my annual summer fling to Eagle River. See you back here on Sunday, August 21. But first to the (monkey) business at hand… I’ve come to a crossroads, guys. Just check out those … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Champagne, Hamburgers, Milwaukee, pop culture, RL Bar, Travel | 16 Comments

New Rules

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Hi, Dear Readers. I’m back. Whew. I really needed that little R and R. Hope you had a great couple of weeks. And good news, guys. I think the Comments Section has finally been de-bugged. Come on. Give it … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | 14 Comments