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

Posted on May 4, 2014 by susan

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!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by susan

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

Posted on May 1, 2014 by susan

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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Banned for life…

Posted on April 29, 2014 by susan

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has handed down his penalty for Donald Sterling, owner of the LA Clippers after his horrific racist comments!  He is banned for life and will be fined 2.5 million dollars, all of the money to be … Continue reading →

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“This and That” on a Saturday!

Posted on April 27, 2014 by susan

Beautiful day on Saturday in the ATL, and I enjoyed a bit of “this and that”!  What about you guys? Anyhow…some great oldie but goldies on TV…Serendipity, Innerspace, Switch..I could go on but I won’t! In NBA action…Vince Carter and … Continue reading →

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The Other Woman…the movie

Posted on April 25, 2014 by susan

Well I saw a chick flick today…The Other Woman starring Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann.  Had it marked on my calendar…liked it but can’t say I loved it!  Sure, it is funny, Leslie Mann is at her best (Think This … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday and isn’t she lovely!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by susan

It is Wednesday and you know what that means…Surviving “Paradise” day!  Also, it is the day when People Magazine announced the cover of their 25th anniversary Most Beautiful issue!  It is…drum roll please…Lupita Nyong’o!!  She is the Academy Award winning … Continue reading →

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Wawrinka in three sets over Federer in Monte Carlo!

Posted on April 20, 2014 by susan

It is all about Stan the man today as he defeated Roger Federer in three sets in Monte Carlo, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 to claim his first ever Masters 1000 event title.  It was a strange dynamic to the match…after all … Continue reading →

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It will be an “all Swiss” final in Monte Carlo!

Posted on April 19, 2014 by susan

I am so excited, I just can’t stand it!  It will be an “all Swiss” final!  Federer vs. Wawrinka tomorrow for the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 tennis tournament title!  Roger has never won this title (one of the few he … Continue reading →

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Semifinals almost set from Monte Carlo Masters 1000 (surprise!)

Posted on April 18, 2014 by susan

The semifinals are almost set for tomorrow’s action at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 tennis tournament.  Currently, Djokovic is locked in a battle with Garcia-Lopez of Spain and has lost the first set, 4-6, and they are on serve in … Continue reading →

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