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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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John Isner wins 2nd consecutive Atlanta Open

Posted on July 27, 2014 by susan

John Isner won his second consecutive Atlanta Open Championship today (that would be the BB&T Open) defeating Dudi Sela of Israel, 6-3, 6-4.  Kudos to both these guys, it is a SCORCHER of a day in the ATL.  This is … Continue reading →

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Twitter info!!

Posted on July 26, 2014 by susan

Just so you all know, I am on Twitter (heaven help me) and I wanted all of you faithful followers to know my twitter “handle”… Susan W. Shaver@survivingpara!  Been a bit of a laid back day today…Isner will face Sock … 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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Rory Mcilroy claims British Open title!

Posted on July 20, 2014 by susan

Rory Mcilroy claimed his third major championship at the “tender” young age of twenty five, winning the British Open today.  He hoists the coveted Claret Jug and is the third youngest player to do so (behind Tiger and of course, … Continue reading →

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Rory Mcilroy on cruise control at British Open

Posted on July 19, 2014 by susan

Rory Mcilroy is on cruise control at the British Open, leading the field by 6 shots and appears poised to win his first Claret Jug.  He started the day in the lead at -12, and playing along side Dustin Johnson, … Continue reading →

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Rory is the leader of the pack!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by susan

Rory Mcilroy is the leader of the pack at the British Open after day two.  He shot his second consecutive round of 66 and sits atop the leaderboard at -12.  He made seven birdies today after six yesterday.  Meanwhile, Tiger … Continue reading →

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Live from Liverpool…day one!

Posted on July 17, 2014 by susan

Live from Liverpool…The Royal Liverpool Golf Club…day one of the British Open is in the books!  Rory Mcilroy with a round of 66 is in the lead at -6.  A beautiful sun filled afternoon in England saw Tiger Woods start … Continue reading →

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