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Author Archives: Ellen Ross
Customer Service
No, this photo is not upside down, Dear Readers. I wanted you to notice the sticker on the Diet Coke Bottle. I guess, under the current circumstances, it is meant to be sarcastic. Somebody explain something to me. Every time … Continue reading
Posted in Grocery Shopping, Mariano's
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Just Taste It
I was watching an episode of The Crown for the umpteenth time the other day. Nothing new in that. I watch it all the time. It soothes me. Their posh accents, their palatial (literally) digs, their royal problems- all so … Continue reading
Posted in food, pop culture, Restaurants, Television
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Strangers on a Train
This past Tuesday a guy sat down next to me on the train. Mid-sixties, gray hair, blue eyes, GREAT accent. Kind of like dis guy. We started talking. He told me that he was from Breezy Point, New York. We … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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The Playboy Advisor
…So recently I happened to overhear two male acquaintances of mine shooting the breeze. Let me describe them. Male Number One: Mid-sixties, balding, thirty pounds overweight, no Brad Pitt, married forever to the same woman, grandfather. Let’s call him “Hef.” … Continue reading
Posted in Senior Dating, Sexual Politics
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Hey, Hay!
The items pictured in the photo above are plastic drinking straws, Dear Readers. Take a good long look because they are soon to go the way of the dodo. But allow me to digress for a moment. ….Two weeks ago, … Continue reading
Posted in C40 Cities, Ecology
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A Dog’s Tale
I was very sad to see that Donald McCaig recently died, Dear Readers. Although I never met him, he did me a great favor in 1984 by writing the beautiful book, Nop’s Trials. If you’ve never read it, do so immediately. … Continue reading
Posted in Books about dogs, Dogs, Donald McCaig
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Priceless
In case you have forgotten what this artifact is, Dear Readers, it is an ashtray. Something as rare as a hen’s tooth, nowadays. I’ve always liked ashtrays. Back when I was a teenager, this was one of my prized possessions. … Continue reading
Posted in Florence, Trattoria Cammillo
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Souvenir Album
Dear Readers, due to a technical glitch beyond my control, this blog post did not get sent out on Thanksgiving. So I’m trying it again. Here’s hoping you get it today! Happy Thanksgiving, Dear Readers. Wishing you and your families … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Roy Hobbes Baseball Tournament
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Wish You Were Here…
Ahhh. What a beautiful, tropical sunset. Courtesy of Mother Nature and sunny Fort Myer’s Beach, Florida. I’m still feeling the heat so I thought I’d send you all a video postcard. Press play.
Posted in Video blog
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Pretty In Pink
Author’s Note: This is my last post until Sunday, November 18, Dear Readers. I’m heading south towards the sun and will have lots to tell you when I return. So please be patient and don’t forget about me when I’m … Continue reading