Category Archives: Human Interest

Magical day for Phil Mickelson who wins his first British Open

Posted on July 21, 2013 by admin

Phil Mickelson played a magical game of golf today, shooting a final round of 66 and while the others ahead of him stumbled and faltered, Lefty played his way to a score of -3 and won his first ever British … 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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Indy Race from Pocono, PA, Ganassi Race Team goes 1,2,3!

Posted on July 7, 2013 by admin

It has not been a good year for the Chip Gnassi Race Team in the Izod Indy Race Car series this year. Perhaps today they turned a corner. In Pocono, PA, Target – Gnassi went 1, 2, 3 with Scott … Continue reading →

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#15 Marion Bartoli surprise winner at Wimbledon over #23 Lisicki

Posted on July 6, 2013 by admin

#15 Marion Bartoli of France achieved a lifetime dream today, winning her first ever Grand Slam with a 6 – 1, 6 – 4 victory over #23 S. Lisicki of Germany. Lisicki was the odds on favorite, especially after her … Continue reading →

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20/20 show on Nasty Neighbors and Surviving “Paradise”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

This past weekend, ABC news show 20/20 showed a repeat of a segment they did earlier on the horrors of nasty neighbors. This is a subject I am way too familiar with. There was even a short segment with Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Reese Witherspoon incident in Atlanta and Surviving “Paradise”

Posted on May 3, 2013 by susan

Well, here I go but I just cannot help myself. I saw the video of the arrest of Reese Witherspoon and her husband, Jim Toth in Atlanta on Entertainment Tonight. First of all, Jim Toth behaved like a gentleman, despite … Continue reading →

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It’s Wednedsay, all about Surviving “Paradise” the book

Posted on May 1, 2013 by susan

A southern woman relocates to southwest Florida, full of hope and excitement, only to be met by a ridiculous set of people and circumstances…horrible, loud, criminal neighbors; a horny, inappropriate cop; a jealous bitchy wife; a dishonest homeowners’ association and … Continue reading →

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Rockets survive OKC, no sweep in Houston

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

The Houston Rockets avoided a sweep last night, holding on for a close 105 – 103 victory over the OKC Thunder. Jeremy Lin (hey, you all remember Linsanity!) did not play for Houston due to a bruised chest muscle. Westbrook … Continue reading →

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State of the Atlanta Braves…very good!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by susan

How about those Atlanta Braves! The Atlanta Braves took both games yesterday in a double header vs. the Rockies in Colorado. The first game was a “make-up” game for one that had been postponed due to snow (Yuk, in late … Continue reading →

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