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The Fault in Our Stars..and sports

Posted on June 7, 2014 by susan

Saw The Fault in Our Stars today…bring Kleenex! I had tissues and yes, I did use them. Really poignant, touching, bittersweet story, so terribly sad but also so uplifting. The love that these families had for their cancer stricken children … Continue reading →

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Sharapova and Halep into French Open finals..more!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by susan

Well, sort of what we expected after all the upsets…Sharapova and S. Halep advance today and will meet in the final of the French Open. Given the early exits of Serena Williams, Li Na, A. Radwanska (not to mention V. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday winners and losers (French Open)

Posted on June 4, 2014 by susan

Play continued on Wednesday in Paris at the French Open once the rain subsided…winners and losers were pretty much as expected. Nadal wore down David Ferrer, dropping the first set, 4-6 buy then pouring it on his fellow countryman, 6-4, … Continue reading →

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One Canadian yes, two Canadians no!

Posted on June 3, 2014 by susan

One Canadian yes, two Canadians no today in French Open action. Eugenie Bouchard of Canada had a rousing three set victory over Sanchez-Navarro. 7-6, 2-6, 7-5 to advance into her second consecutive semifinal appearance in a Grand Slam this year … Continue reading →

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No Americans left in French Open

Posted on June 2, 2014 by susan

No Americans are left in the draw at the French Open after today’s action. The last remaining one, Sloane Stephens fell to #4 S. Halep in two sets. Halep looks like the only remaining obstacle to Sharapova on the women’s … Continue reading →

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Federer loses in 4th round at French Open…not the Sunday wakeup call I wanted!

Posted on June 1, 2014 by susan

Roger Federer lost to E. Gulbis in the fourth round of the French Open today, 7-6, 6-7, 2-6, 6-4, 3-6 and it was NOT the Sunday wake up call I was hoping for! Gee…anyhow…have to hand it to Gulbis (not … Continue reading →

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Heat back to NBA finals, golf and tennis

Posted on May 31, 2014 by susan

The Miami Heat are back in the NBA finals for the fourth year in a row, seeking a three peat (please, NO!) after defeating the Pacers last night in Miami, 117-89. It was never really close and the big three, … Continue reading →

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Tennis, Golf, NBA on Thursday

Posted on May 30, 2014 by susan

Tennis, Golf, and NBA news on Thursday. Here it is in a nutshell…it is called KISS or Keep it Simple (Susan, stupid, or ?). Anyhow…Memorial Golf Tournament got underway today in the house that Jack built, otherwise known as Murfield … Continue reading →

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Something in the water in Paris?

Posted on May 28, 2014 by susan

Wow, is there something in the water in Paris? There is certainly the steady drizzle of rain, at least on and off in this first week of action. Also, there are upsets galore! Today, a huge one, #1 Serena Williams … Continue reading →

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Li Na latest upset victim at French Open

Posted on May 27, 2014 by susan

World #2 Li Na became the latest upset victim at the rain plagued French Open. Na, winner of the Australian Open, became the second Aussie title holder to fall, Stan Wawrinka being the first yesterday on the men’s side. Na … Continue reading →

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