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THE match of the day from Madrid..Nishikori over Ferrer!

THE match of the day was the semifinal match between K. Nishikori and D. Ferrer from the Madrid Open today!  It was a GREAT match with Nishikori winning in three incredible sets, 7-6, 5-7,  (could have and maybe should have … Continue reading

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The Players…day two

The Players Championship from TPC Sawgrass (Jax, been there, lived there) day two completed and the leaderboard is…..Martin Kaymer still in the lead at -12.  He is followed by the young sensation from Texas, Jordan Spieth at -11.  After that…Henley … Continue reading

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This is tennis without Federer and golf without Tiger…

Tennis without Roger Federer, as the Madrid Open continues and Mr. Federer is home with his wife, twin daughters and just arrived twin boys.  Meanwhile, golf got underway from TPC Sawgrass with Tiger Woods MIA due to his recovery from … Continue reading

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It’s Wednesday…Surviving “Paradise” day..time to…do that thing we do!

It is Wednesday folks, Surviving “Paradise” day and time to do that thing we do…promote my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver.  Follow a southern woman who relocates to a new town full of excitement only to be met … Continue reading

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Big upset at Madrid..Wawrinka falls

Big upset today at Madrid as Stan Wawrinka falls to D.Thiem of Austria in three sets, 6-1, 2-6, 4-6.  Did not see this coming!  Stan has been up and down since winning the Australian Open, his first Grand Slam.  He … Continue reading

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Mr. Federer to serve..not at Madrid Open! (Twin boys for Fed!)

“Mr. Federer to serve” will not be music to our ears at the Madrid Open!  Bummer!  Roger announced yesterday that he was withdrawing from the tournament to spend time with the family as he and Mirka await the birth of … Continue reading

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Well done Mr. Holmes…winning Wells Fargo Golf Championship

Well done B J Holmes who won the Wells Fargo Golf Championship at Quail Hollow, despite a very adventurous trek through the last three holes.  The last three holes at Quail Hollow have proved to be the undoing of many … Continue reading

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It is California Chrome…who says dreams don’t come true?

California Chrome won the 14oth Kentucky Derby today and who says dreams don’t come true, especially when “California” is in the picture!!  This horse was sired by a $8,000. mare and a $2,500. stallion, so basically a $10,000 investment that … Continue reading

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Welcome back Mike Minor!

Welcome back Mike, Mike Minor that is for the Atlanta Braves.  He makes his first start after surgery this season tonight against the San Francisco Giants, and will go against Lincecum.  Both teams lead their divisions, the Braves by 1.5 … Continue reading

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Surviving “Paradise” on Thursday

How about Surviving “Paradise” on Thursday, normally on Wednesday, but it came and went so here we are, Thursday!  Check out Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver.  Follow a southern woman who relocates to a new town in southwest Florida … Continue reading

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