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Her..a love story (movie by Spike Jonze) and more…

Posted on January 10, 2014 by susan

FINALLY, I got to the theater and I saw Her, a movie directed by Spike Jonze starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde,  and others.  It is a love story…to everyone!  Wonderful, thoughtful, thought provoking, so … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday and more

Posted on January 8, 2014 by admin

Well, it is officially 2014 but some traditions must remain the same.  It is Wednesday and that means Surviving “Paradise” the book day at this website and blog!  So, please check out my book, Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver.  … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday and more

Posted on January 8, 2014 by susan

Well, it is officially 2014 but some traditions must remain the same.  It is Wednesday and that means Surviving “Paradise” the book day at this website and blog!  So, please check out my book, Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver.  … Continue reading →

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FSU tops Auburn in final BCS Championship Game, 34 – 31

Posted on January 7, 2014 by susan

FSU came from behind to top Auburn in the final BCS Championship game, 34 – 31.  It marks the end of an era and it was a thing of beauty.  Really exciting ballgame to close out the much maligned BCS … Continue reading →

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FSU tops Auburn in final BCS Championship Game, 34 – 31

Posted on January 7, 2014 by admin

FSU came from behind to top Auburn in the final BCS Championship game, 34 – 31.  It marks the end of an era and it was a thing of beauty.  Really exciting ballgame to close out the much maligned BCS … Continue reading →

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At Last…the BCS title game is here!

Posted on January 6, 2014 by susan

At long last…the BCS title game is here.  Tonight in beautiful and warm Pasadena, CA (going to be -16 tonight in the ATL with the wind chill factor), we will enjoy our final BCS title game.  Next year, we of … Continue reading →

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Hewitt defeats Federer to win Brisbane title

Posted on January 5, 2014 by admin

Lleyton Hewitt defeated Roger Federer in three sets, 6 – 1, 4 – 6, 6 – 3 to win the Brisbane International title.  The Aussie crowd was thrilled, as was Hewitt who won his first title since 2010.  He and … Continue reading →

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Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl…both great!!

Posted on January 4, 2014 by susan

Friday night we were treated to two great bowl games…both on at the same time unfortunately..the Orange Bowl and the Cotton Bowl.  (Most exciting bowl game so fa,r still has been the Johnny Manziel show in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on … Continue reading →

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Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl…both great!!

Posted on January 4, 2014 by admin

Friday night we were treated to two great bowl games…both on at the same time unfortunately..the Orange Bowl and the Cotton Bowl.  (Most exciting bowl game so fa,r still has been the Johnny Manziel show in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on … Continue reading →

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Boomer Sooner…down goes Bama in the Sugar Bowl!

Posted on January 3, 2014 by susan

WOW!  Boomer Sooner and down goes Bama in the Sugar Bowl, 45 – 31.  Gee, really tough end of the year for Saban and the Alabama faithful.  First the Iron Bowl, now this!  Four turnovers by Alabama, three by A … Continue reading →

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