Category Archives: pop culture

Video Blog On A Rainy Afternoon

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Hi, Dear Readers. It’s cold, rainy and lousy out as I type this. And I’m in the mood for a chat. So I thought it was time for a video blog. Press play. And think about friendship as you watch … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, pop culture, Video blog | 19 Comments

Sorry, Wrong Number

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Remember when this was THE phone? No buttons, no hold button, no second, third and fourth lines, no call waiting, no caller ID? We didn’t have area codes. We had exchanges. Like Hillcrest and Vernon and Alpine and Lincoln and … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, pop culture | 2 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

Three Little Words

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Ellen Ross

WARNING: This may be the most politically-incorrect and controversial blog to ever appear on Letter From Elba. So fasten your seat belts. It’s going to be a bumpy post. The photo that leads off today’s blog was taken in 1983. … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture | 12 Comments

Key

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Ellen Ross

I am not handy. I am not a do-it-yourselfer. Nor am I a contractor, plumber, electrician, roofer or finish carpenter. And yet, my new favorite store is…. Menards. ICYMI: Menards is a chain of home improvement centers primarily in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Candy, Menard's, pop culture, Shopping | 12 Comments

PowerBall

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Ellen Ross

So last Wednesday I bought a lottery ticket. I really hadn’t planned on it. I never buy those things. But The Boyfriend happened to mention that the pot was up to $400,000,000 and that’s a number I can respect. As … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture, Powerball Lottery | 8 Comments

With Relish

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Ellen Ross

That humble little glass container might look ordinary to you, Dear Readers. But to me, it’s heaven in a jar. That’s because it contains ambrosia- nectar of the gods. AKA the chow chow relish at the Surfside Diner in Palm … Continue reading →

Posted in food, pop culture, Restaurants | 10 Comments

Law School

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Ellen Ross

This post is dedicated to Mitch Klein. Attorney and film buff. One of the good guys. Let me state for the record that I hate lawyers. No, let me re-phrase. I DETEST lawyers. Anyone who has been through a long, … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture, Television | 6 Comments

Groundhog Day

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Yes, Dear Readers. It’s Groundhog Day. And today, that can only mean one thing. We are going to re-visit an old post. A tribute to my idol. Comedy genius Harold Ramis. I’ve never done this before. A rerun I mean. … Continue reading →

Posted in Harold Ramis, Movies, pop culture, Tributes | 6 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