Category Archives: tv shows

What a performance by the Spurs!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by susan

What a performance by the Spurs last night in Miami in game three of the NBA finals, defeating the Heat 111-92. The Spurs scored 41 points in the first period and it was a “team” effort the entire game. Tony … Continue reading →

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Tennis rankings and more!

Posted on June 10, 2014 by susan

New tennis rankings came out on Monday (6/9) and a few changes…Men’s top ten: 1. Rafael Nadal, 2. Novak Djokovic (Nole could have become #1 with a win in the final at the French Open), 3. Stan Wawrinka (held onto … Continue reading →

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Rafael Nadal wins 9th French Open title

Posted on June 8, 2014 by susan

Rafael Nadal won his 9th French Open title defeating Novak Djokovic, 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4. It is his fifth straight title on the red clay at Roland Garros, he is after all known as the “King of Clay”. He has … 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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Sports, Pop Culture and Survivng “Paradise”

Posted on May 21, 2014 by susan

Sports, Pop Culture and Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday, 5/21/14!! But first, let’s hear it for hero cat “Tara” who saved a four year little boy under attack in his driveway from a raging dog…check it out on YouTube and ESPN. … Continue reading →

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Tennis from Rome on Friday!

Posted on May 16, 2014 by susan

Tennis results are in from Rome today (Friday) and perhaps a few surprises, especially on the women’s side. J. Jankovic defeated A. Radwanska 6-4, 6-4 and S. Errani (Italian) upset world number two Li Na, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. Disappointed for … Continue reading →

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Back to “Daddy duty” for Federer!

Posted on May 14, 2014 by susan

Unfortunately, Roger Federer will be headed back to Switzerland to rejoin his recently expanded family after falling to J. Chardy of France in the second round of the BNL D’Italia in Rome, 6-1, 3-6, 6-7. Roger looked quite rusty and … Continue reading →

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The Players…day two

Posted on May 9, 2014 by susan

The Players Championship from TPC Sawgrass (Jax, been there, lived there) day two completed and the leaderboard is…..Martin Kaymer still in the lead at -12. He is followed by the young sensation from Texas, Jordan Spieth at -11. After that…Henley … Continue reading →

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It’s Wednesday…Surviving “Paradise” day..time to…do that thing we do!

Posted on May 7, 2014 by susan

It is Wednesday folks, Surviving “Paradise” day and time to do that thing we do…promote my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver. Follow a southern woman who relocates to a new town full of excitement only to be met … Continue reading →