Category Archives: pop culture

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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Surviving “Paradise” and Tiger is back!

Posted on July 17, 2014 by susan

Today is Wednesday, the day I shamelessly promote my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver. Also, live from Liverpool (Royal Liverpool Golf Club that is)..the British Open gets underway tomorrow and Tiger Woods is back! First, please check out … Continue reading →

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Mr. Federer to serve..in Wimbledon final!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by susan

Mr. Federer to serve (music to my ears!) in the Wimbledon final on Sunday!! Roger advanced today in a clinical display of precision tennis today over young Canadian M. Raonic, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The hard serving Raonic was one of … Continue reading →

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Down came the rain and washed…Wimbledon out?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by susan

Down came the rain and washed Wimbledon out…no surprise..I have been to Wimbledon, it rains, there are long “ques” and yes, there are great matches, celebrities, and strawberries and cream. But still it is such a bummer when the rain … Continue reading →

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Federer sublime..Serena falls at Wimbledon

Posted on June 28, 2014 by susan

Roger Federer was sublime (again) today in his match at Wimbledon while Serena Williams is out again early in the third Major of the year! WOW! What is going on with Serena? She fell to the feisty A. Cornet of … Continue reading →

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NBA, Wimbledon and Surviving “Paradise”

Posted on June 25, 2014 by susan

Wednesday news…NBA, Wimbledon and of course, Surviving “Paradise” day! Let’s start with NBA news. First we have LeBron as a free agent, then Melo, and now Kevin Love will not resign with the Timberwolves. This is a “no brainer”! All … Continue reading →

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Almost a win, but a tie and USA still alive!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by susan

Team USA was oh, so close yesterday to a win over Portugal, ended up in a bittersweet tie at 2-2 and they are still alive and will face the powerful German team on Thursday. With under five minutes left, Dempsey … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, and what a wonderful day it would be…

Posted on June 18, 2014 by susan

Wednesday here, and what a wonderful day it would be..if…I were in southern California? Or, if Roger Federer wins Wimbledon for Grand Slam #18, (his best shot perhaps) which gets underway next Monday, June 23rd, or if Team USA can … Continue reading →

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San Antonio Spurs..2014 NBA Champions!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by susan

The San Antonio Spurs are the 2014 NBA Champions (for the fifth time in fifteen years)! Congrats to the Spurs…they are the epitome of a “team”, with class and humility, not to mention tremendous talent. They suffered a horrible blow … Continue reading →

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Federer into the final in Halle

Posted on June 15, 2014 by susan

Roger Federer advanced in the finals of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany today by virtue of a two set win over K. Nishikori, 6-3, 7-6. Roger has won this title six times and tomorrow he will go for … Continue reading →

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