Category Archives: basketball

Terrific Tuesday on TV and more!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by susan

It is Tuesday folks…and a a terrific Tuesday on TV for those of us “couch potatoes”, ha ha! TNT offers us Rizzoli and Isles and then the great new show starring Eric McCormack, Perception. Meanwhile, FX offers Tyrant (hey, this … Continue reading →

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This and that on Friday, 7/25/14 (updated)

Posted on July 26, 2014 by susan

A bit of this and that on Friday, 7/25/14. First, some pretty good tennis going on in Atlanta at the BB&T Tournament (Atlanta Open). Isner and Sock to face off tomorrow in the semifinals! Yes, I do know that Byron … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, Surviving “Paradise” day and away we go!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by susan

It is Wednesday (hump day) and also Surviving “Paradise” day at last! So away we go with my shameless self promo day but first….let’s look at some Pop Culture and Sports… I am very impressed with the quality of ABC … Continue reading →

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It is Tuesday…and this is a test..a test of…

Posted on July 23, 2014 by susan

It is Tuesday…and this is a test…a test of this website!! We were having a few technical difficulties but I think everything is OK and the site is loading quickly and ready for your reading pleasure. Everyone out there…let me … Continue reading →

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Melo a Knick, Gasol to Bulls, Germany wins World Cup

Posted on July 13, 2014 by susan

Melo will be staying in New York, calling himself a “Knick at heart” while Pau Gasol announced on twitter that he was headed to the windy city…Chicago Bulls. Melo signed a 5 year/122+ million dollar deal it was confirmed this … Continue reading →

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King James is going home..who’s crying now?

Posted on July 11, 2014 by susan

King James is going home…back to Cleveland, to the city where he grew up, played high school basketball, played for the Cavs (#1 draft pick), took them to the playoffs (2006-07) and won two MVP awards…then broke their hearts with … Continue reading →

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Federer sublime..Serena falls at Wimbledon

Posted on June 28, 2014 by susan

Roger Federer was sublime (again) today in his match at Wimbledon while Serena Williams is out again early in the third Major of the year! WOW! What is going on with Serena? She fell to the feisty A. Cornet of … Continue reading →

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NBA, Wimbledon and Surviving “Paradise”

Posted on June 25, 2014 by susan

Wednesday news…NBA, Wimbledon and of course, Surviving “Paradise” day! Let’s start with NBA news. First we have LeBron as a free agent, then Melo, and now Kevin Love will not resign with the Timberwolves. This is a “no brainer”! All … Continue reading →

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Mr. Federer sails through first match at Wimbledon

Posted on June 24, 2014 by susan

Mr. Federer sailed through his first match at Wimbledon (on Court 1, not Centre Court, oh, the horror!) with ease, defeating Lorenzi of Italy, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Nice, easy “practice round” type of match to warm up Roger for this … Continue reading →

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USA 2- Ghana 1 in World Cup!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by susan

WOW! USA over Ghana 2-1 in their World Cup debut yesterday. Who know I could get so into this World Cup action, ie. the “beautiful game”! In Europe, this is football. As all of us in the USA know, this … Continue reading →

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