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Federer looking like, well Federer down under!

Roger Federer played his second round match against B. Kavcic yesterday (last night, early this am, the time change makes it all a bit confusing) and won in convincing fashion, 6-2, 6-1, 7-6.  Federer looked like, well he looked like … Continue reading

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It’s Surviving “Paradise” day on Wednesday 1/15/14

Happy Wednesday everyone, hump day!  This is that wonderful day of the week on which I promote my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver.  It is available at Amazon.com for $8.99 in paperback, $4.99 in kindle edition, and $4.99 … Continue reading

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Federer wins first match down under!

Roger Federer won his first match down under, ie. the Australian Open, defeating James Duckworth of Australia, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2.  Federer look a bit sketchy in the first set, got a bit better in the second, and then cruised in … Continue reading

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Seattle and New England both advance on Saturday, Sunday games!

Seattle and New England both advanced into their respective conference title games on Saturday with wins.  In rainy and windy Seattle, the Seahawks escaped Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints, 23 – 15.  They await the winner of today’s … Continue reading

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Her..a love story (movie by Spike Jonze) and more…

FINALLY, I got to the theater and I saw Her, a movie directed by Spike Jonze starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde,  and others.  It is a love story…to everyone!  Wonderful, thoughtful, thought provoking, so … Continue reading

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday and more

Well, it is officially 2014 but some traditions must remain the same.  It is Wednesday and that means Surviving “Paradise” the book day at this website and blog!  So, please check out my book, Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver.  … Continue reading

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FSU tops Auburn in final BCS Championship Game, 34 – 31

FSU came from behind to top Auburn in the final BCS Championship game, 34 – 31.  It marks the end of an era and it was a thing of beauty.  Really exciting ballgame to close out the much maligned BCS … Continue reading

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Hewitt defeats Federer to win Brisbane title

Lleyton Hewitt defeated Roger Federer in three sets, 6 – 1, 4 – 6, 6 – 3 to win the Brisbane International title.  The Aussie crowd was thrilled, as was Hewitt who won his first title since 2010.  He and … Continue reading

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Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl…both great!!

Friday night we were treated to two great bowl games…both on at the same time unfortunately..the Orange Bowl and the Cotton Bowl.  (Most exciting bowl game so fa,r still has been the Johnny Manziel show in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on … Continue reading

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Just Enjoy The Show…Johnny “Football” Manziel

Just enjoy the show folks…the Johnny “Football” Manziel Show.  We saw it on display in Atlanta last night in what was likely his final collegiate appearance as the Texas A & M Aggies came from behind to defeat Duke (outstanding … Continue reading

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