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Black Wednesday at Wimbledon, Federer out in second round

Posted on June 26, 2013 by admin

There are simply no words.  Roger Federer, defending Wimbledon champion, holder of 7 Wimbledon titles, 17 Grand Slams, and so on and on, was sent packing today in the second round by the 116th ranked player in the world, Sergiy … Continue reading →

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Let’s get the party started! Wimbledon kicks off on Monday 6/24/13

Posted on June 23, 2013 by admin

The tennis equivalent of  The Masters in golf gets underway on Monday, June 24, 2013, Wimbledon, The Championships at the All England Lawn and Racquet Club.  This year has some interesting side story lines, some of which got going with … Continue reading →

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It is Wednesday, don’t forget about Surviving “Paradise”

Posted on June 19, 2013 by admin

Gee, here it is, already, Wednesday!  My how time flies when we are having fun, right?  Well, if you want to have some fun, check out my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver.  It is funny, witty, and just … Continue reading →

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Justin Rose wins US Open Golf Championship, Lefty comes up short again!

Posted on June 16, 2013 by admin

Gee, what a US Open Golf Championship it has been.  The weather, well it has been awful!  Rain the first two days, nice day on Saturday, today a mix, sunshine, rain and wind, heavy rain, then sunshine again.  They really … Continue reading →

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Before Midnight with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy

Posted on June 16, 2013 by admin

Oh, how wonderful to catch up with Celine and Jesse after what, eight years?  I am a faithful fan of the Before Sunrise, Before Sunset movies with Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and director/co-writer Richard Linklater.  I was so happy when … Continue reading →

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Federer captures 6th title in Halle at Gerry Weber Open

Posted on June 16, 2013 by admin

Happy Father’s Day!  And Happy Father’s Day to Roger Federer who captured his 6th title at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle today with a come from behind win over M. Youzhny, 6 – 7, 6 – 3, 6 – … Continue reading →

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Mickelson leads at US Open at -1

Posted on June 15, 2013 by admin

And then there was one!  The only guy under par after three rounds,  Phil Mickelson leads the US Open from Merion Country Club at -1.  Way to go Lefty!  What a heck of a golf course this is proving to … Continue reading →

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Federer advances in Halle, to face Youzhny in final

Posted on June 15, 2013 by admin

Roger Federer will face M. Youzhny tomorrow in the final of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle.  It is Fed’s second final of the year, and hopefully after tomorrow, his first title of the year as we head toward Wimbledon.  … Continue reading →

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US Open Golf…can anyone be under par?

Posted on June 14, 2013 by admin

Gee, what a day and a half of golf at Merion Country Club.  This course is wet and soggy from all the rain, (30% chance of rain tonight) and the best players in all the world are having one heck … Continue reading →

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Game 3 another blowout! This time Spurs over Heat, 113 – 77

Posted on June 12, 2013 by admin

Well, talk about embarrassing!  Game three in the NBA finals was another blowout, but this time it was the Spurs who made the Heat look silly with a 113 – 77 tail kicking in San Antonio.  Only bad news, Tony … Continue reading →

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