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No sunshine at Quail Hollow, but Mickelson shines bright

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

The promise of 72 degrees and sunshine did not materialize today at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, NC for the Wells Fargo Golf Tournament.  What is going on with this May weather in the south?  Anyhow, Phil Mickelson was shinning brightly, … Continue reading →

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Thurs. NBA results, Golden State advances, Bulls and Nets will go seven!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

Thursday night NBA playoffs are completed and one team advances, one series will go to a deciding game seven.  The Golden State Warriors are into the next round, winning 92 – 88 over Denver to advance to round 2.  Glad … Continue reading →

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Nashville recap…Rayna loves Deacon, finally!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

Finally, Rayna loves Deacon and she tells him and well, you know, good things happen at last.  But that was the ending, so back to more of the beginning.  Teddy is getting awfully big for his britches, blows off his … Continue reading →

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Celtics over Knicks, 92 – 86, and yes, I was wrong!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

OK, when I am wrong, I admit it!  I was wrong.  I really thought the Knicks would advance tonight with a win over the Celtics in Madison Square Garden.  NOT!  The Celtics showed tremendous resilience and have now come back … Continue reading →

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Pop Culture – 2012 movie Hope Springs

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

Happened to catch movie Hope Springs with Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carrell.  This was a 2012 movie that yet again, I wanted to see, but did not get myself to the theater.  I vow to do better! … Continue reading →

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Tuesday night NBA wrap-up..Dirty Play? WWKD?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

Tuesday night NBA games resulted in some interesting results, along with some accusations of “dirty play”  So, first the uncontroversial.  Memphis defeated the LA Clippers (that other team in LA), 103 – 93 to even the series at 2-2.  Chris … Continue reading →

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Rockets survive OKC, no sweep in Houston

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

The Houston Rockets avoided a sweep last night, holding on for a close 105 – 103 victory over the OKC Thunder.  Jeremy Lin (hey, you all remember Linsanity!) did not play for Houston due to a bruised chest muscle.  Westbrook … Continue reading →

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Golden State takes 3-1 lead in series over Nuggets, still not over Lakers loss

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

Golden State has taken a 3 -1 lead in the series with Denver, winning last night 115 – 101.  Good for them.  Now, for the news that matters to me, the Lakers lost in four, swept last night by the … Continue reading →

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Celtics avoid elimination, 97 – 90 OT victory over Knicks

Posted on April 28, 2013 by admin

The Boston Celtics, facing elimination in game four at home in “the Garden”, avoided elimination this afternoon with a 97 – 90 victory over the NY Knicks in OT.  The Celtics blew a 20 point lead and saw the Knicks … Continue reading →

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Bulls over Nets in 3OT, 142 – 134

Posted on April 27, 2013 by admin

WOW, what a game!  The Chicago Bulls and the Brooklyn Nets put on a show today!  Chicago finally prevailed in 3OT, 142- 134.  They now lead the series 3 -1.  Some truly outstanding performances in this game.  Nate Robinson off … Continue reading →

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