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Pop Culture – Romantic Comedies

Posted on July 13, 2013 by admin

Well, in the aftermath of Wimbledon, (what a Wimbledon it was!) and awaiting the start of the third Golf major event next week, the British Open, I have been amusing myself by enjoying one romantic comedy after another!  What can … Continue reading →

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Indy Race from Pocono, PA, Ganassi Race Team goes 1,2,3!

Posted on July 7, 2013 by admin

It has not been a good year for the Chip Gnassi Race Team in the Izod Indy Race Car series this year.  Perhaps today they turned a corner.  In Pocono, PA, Target – Gnassi went 1, 2, 3 with Scott … Continue reading →

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The 76 year drought is over! Murray over Djokovic at Wimbledon final!

Posted on July 7, 2013 by admin

Oh, my!  I am still trying to comprehend all that this means for Andy Murray and Great Britain.  The seventy six year drought is over.  Not since Fred Perry has a British man won the men’s title at Wimbledon.   Today, … Continue reading →

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#15 Marion Bartoli surprise winner at Wimbledon over #23 Lisicki

Posted on July 6, 2013 by admin

#15 Marion Bartoli of France achieved a lifetime dream today, winning her first ever Grand Slam with a 6 – 1, 6 – 4 victory over #23 S. Lisicki of Germany.  Lisicki was the odds on favorite, especially after her … Continue reading →

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23 Lisicki vs. 15 Bartoli for Wimbledon final!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by admin

Well, in the craziest Wimbledon that I have ever seen (and I have been watching for longer than I care to share!), the women’s final is set.  On Saturday, breakfast at Wimbledon will feature #15 M. Bartoli of France vs. … Continue reading →

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Wimbledon quarters, Djokovic, Del Potro, Murray and a guy named Jerzy!

Posted on July 3, 2013 by admin

What an amazing day at Wimbledon.  Nice weather in London, weather in Atlanta, awful, raining buckets!  Great day for watching some wonderful tennis.  So, first 8 Del Potro over 4 Ferrer, 6 – 2, 6 -4, 7 -6.  Del Potro … Continue reading →

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Roger Federer announces his intentions!

Posted on July 3, 2013 by admin

Roger Federer has announced his intentions after the disappointing second round loss at Wimbledon, and the message is loud and clear!  He will play a clay court tournament in Gstaad, the site in Switzerland of his first top-tier match as … Continue reading →

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Sunday news, movie The Heat and this and that!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by admin

Well, it is Sunday and they do not play tennis on the middle Sunday at the All England Club.  Thank heavens.  After this past week, I don’t know if my heart can take any more without a break!  Just to … Continue reading →

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Djokovic and Serena advance as Wimbledon continues

Posted on June 27, 2013 by admin

In the aftermath, the day that was, horrible Wednesday at Wimbledon, play continued today (Thursday).  The top seed and favorite on the men’s side, Novak Djokovic advanced in straight sets over Bobby Reynolds (USA, Atlanta, GA), 7 – 6, 6 … Continue reading →

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Still reeling from Wacky Wednesday at Wimbledon and Surviving “Paradise”

Posted on June 27, 2013 by admin

Well, I am still reeling from wacky Wednesday at Wimbledon yesterday, especially the shocking exit of my beloved Roger Federer in the second round (gosh, the earth just tilted on its axis!).  Interestingly, due to some really stressful and painful … Continue reading →

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