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Federer out in two sets – semifinals at Hamburg

Posted on July 20, 2013 by susan

Well, bummer of a morning for me, and Roger Federer as well.  Fed went down in the semifinals at Hamburg to the young Argentine, Delbonis, 6 – 7. 6 – 7.  Two straight tie break sets, and Roger is out … Continue reading →

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Federer waves new larger magic wand to victory in Hamburg

Posted on July 18, 2013 by susan

Roger Federer waved his new larger magic wand to a two set victory today over J. Hajek today in Hamburg, 6 – 4, 6 – 3.  Fed started off a bit shaky but then poured it on and went on … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, Surviving “Paradise” day!!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by susan

It is Wednesday, officially Surviving “Paradise” day, at least at this blog!!  OK, so let’s cover a few events in the sports world first.  The NL fell to the AL in the MLB All Star game last night, 3 – … Continue reading →

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Roger Federer to unveil new larger Wilson racquet!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by susan

OK guys, I know the MLB All Star game is on tonight.  Tomorrow night we have the ESPY’S.  Then, Thursday the British Open Golf Championship gets underway (albeit at the horrific hour of 4:00 am EST in the states!).  All … Continue reading →

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British Open pairings announced

Posted on July 15, 2013 by susan

The British Open (3rd golf major of the year) gets underway on Thursday from Murfield Country Club in Scotland.  Some interesting pairings have been announced! Tiger Woods, Graeme McDowell and L. Ooshuizen; Rory Mcilroy, Phil Mickelson, H. Matsuyzma; Tom Watson, … Continue reading →

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Pop Culture – Romantic Comedies

Posted on July 13, 2013 by susan

Well, in the aftermath of Wimbledon, (what a Wimbledon it was!) and awaiting the start of the third Golf major event next week, the British Open, I have been amusing myself by enjoying one romantic comedy after another!  What can … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday

Posted on July 10, 2013 by susan

It is Wednesday and to be perfectly honest, I am still recovering from Wimbledon, which concluded this past Sunday.  What a Wimbledon it was.  My guy, Mr. Federer going out in the second round (ouch!), the surprise women’s winner, Marion … Continue reading →

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Wimbledon 2012 to Wimbledon 2013

Posted on July 8, 2013 by susan

My how time flies when we are having fun!  (or perhaps not!!)  Anyhow, after enjoying and languishing over Wimbledon 2013, it has given me some thoughts regarding the past year, where I was and what happened at Wimbledon 2012 and … Continue reading →

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Wimbledon men’s final set – 1 Djokovic vs. 2 Murray

Posted on July 5, 2013 by susan

All of Great Britain is happy.  Their adopted son (Murray hails from Scotland, but the English claim him as one of their own),  #2 Andy Murray will play in the men’s Wimbledon final on Sunday.  His opponent, world #1 Novak … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday

Posted on July 3, 2013 by susan

It is Wednesday, that midweek day when I promote my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver.  In the words of a young student writer, in the process of putting together a script/screenplay based on my book,  “I had no … Continue reading →

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