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Weekend wrap up on Monday!

Posted on September 15, 2014 by susan

Weekend wrap up on Monday…a whole lot going on from Saturday and Sunday! Let’s start where you would expect me to start..with Mr. Roger Federer and tennis news! Federer and Switzerland advanced to the Davis Cup final courtesy of Mr. … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday…as always!

Posted on September 10, 2014 by susan

It is Wednesday, Surviving “Paradise” day as always! Please check out my book (story, screenplay, etc.) Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver! The book is available at Amazon.com for $8.99 in paperback, $3.03 in kindle edition. Follow a southern woman … Continue reading →

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US Open results on Labor Day

Posted on September 1, 2014 by susan

US Open results on Labor Day…and first and foremost..Happy Labor Day everyone! So…Serena Williams over Kanepi 6-3, 6-3. E. Bouchard (the “new darling” of tennis) falls to E. Makarova, 5-7, 4-6. Bouchard was treated for “heat illness” but all things … Continue reading →

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CFB – Who impressed, who did not!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by susan

First CFB Saturday has come and gone (10 Baylor plays tonight) and there were some impressive performances, and then some perhaps disappointing ones? Who impressed? Well, first of all as already addressed, Kenny Hill and the Texas A&M Aggies in … Continue reading →

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“Twas the tweener off the bum”…from Flushing Meadow

Posted on August 27, 2014 by susan

It was the shot of the night, day, whatever yesterday from the US Open…Roger Federer’s “tweener off the bum” of M. Matosevic in a straight set win last night that made me and millions of others smile! Federer looked dashing … Continue reading →

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US Open updates…

Posted on August 26, 2014 by susan

US Open updates…tennis in full swing from NYC at Flushing Meadow. Really special experience…final Grand Slam of the year! Djokovic and Sharapova advance yesterday as does Stan the Man Wawrinka. S. Halep needed three sets to advance and A. Kerber … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday!

Posted on August 20, 2014 by susan

It is Wednesday…Surviving “Paradise” day. Please check out my book “Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver. Follow a southern woman who relocates to a new town full of great expectations – only to be met by a ridiculous set of … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday, and Federer wins!

Posted on August 13, 2014 by susan

It is Wednesday, Surviving “Paradise” day and also, Roger Federer won his first match (second round) in Cincy at the Southern and Western Open. So, a GOOD day! First up tennis action! Roger advanced in three sets today over a … Continue reading →

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It’s all about Rory..Mcilroy wins PGA

Posted on August 11, 2014 by susan

It is all about Rory Mcilroy in the world of golf! Mcilroy won the PGA Championship today (tonight) with a score of -16, a final round of 68 and -3 on the day. It was dark and he got it … Continue reading →

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Federer and Venus come up short at Rogers Cup

Posted on August 10, 2014 by susan

Both Roger Federer (age 33) and Venus Williams (age 34) came up short today in their respective finals at Rogers Cup tennis action in Toronto and Montreal. Venus went down in straight sets to A. Radwanska, 6-4, 6-2. Venus did … Continue reading →

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