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Ivanovic upsets Serena down under!

Posted on January 19, 2014 by susan

Ana Ivanovic upset Serena Williams down under last evening, the largest upset of this year’s Australian Open so far, and she did it in convincing fashion, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. Ivanovic ripped sizzling returns on Serena’s serve (almost unheard of) both … Continue reading →

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Federer, Nadal, Murray all into the round of 16 in Australia

Posted on January 18, 2014 by susan

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray all advanced with wins last evening and yesterday, moving them into the round of 16 at the Australian Open. Federer had little trouble with Russian opponent, Gabashvili, winning 6-1, 6-2, 6-3. Roger has … Continue reading →

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Tennis from down under continues..

Posted on January 17, 2014 by susan

Tennis from down under continues…and the temperatures have fallen at last. They are enjoying seventies and eighties over the weekend and into next week (oh, how nice that sounds!). Yesterday while the temps were still high, Aussie fave Sam Stosur … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 15, 2014 by susan

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!

Posted on January 14, 2014 by susan

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!

Posted on January 12, 2014 by susan

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…

Posted on January 10, 2014 by susan

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

Posted on January 8, 2014 by susan

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

Posted on January 7, 2014 by susan

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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At Last…the BCS title game is here!

Posted on January 6, 2014 by susan

At long last…the BCS title game is here. Tonight in beautiful and warm Pasadena, CA (going to be -16 tonight in the ATL with the wind chill factor), we will enjoy our final BCS title game. Next year, we of … Continue reading →

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