The opening ceremony came and went, and it was quite a spectacle! I was so proud while watching it... Simply astonishing! I myself isn't political by nature, and I don't think I ever will be, but I understand that China is far, far from being perfect [as if there is such a thing!] but in my humble opinion, the nation is trying... How does one nation please 1.3 billion of its people? And the rest of the world?
If you missed the ceremony, here are a few amazing pictures from The Boston Globe. In the comment section, there are quite a few China 'bashers' putting up negative and hateful words, that's understandable, but sometimes, what we see and hear out there is only what appears to be... There are always more than 2 sides of things. I believe the comment made by ke xu said it best:
Come to China, friends. Then you will know a real China.
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hey boy doll. will write this week. Mister Me.
PS: yes I took the pictures, including the last two. Was a quick and dirty mad dash vacation up into the stratosphire after 1 1/2 years of overtime which has f inally ended.
Redid my blog colours tonight for fall. Also posted more pictures -- some naughty. My goal is to do about 30 posts int he next month or so and then get back to my other blog site for a while.
In the middle of a giant remodel again. Re did two bedrooms and new killer wall to wall upstairs everywhere except in the white bedroom (has wood abd a killer teal carpet floor).
Bought smoked glass (a dusky blue grey) with beveled glass and nickle hardware sliding closet doors for the new
master bedroom (which I am FINALLY moving into after 10 years). More when I email you.
Cheers and keep your soul tender and bright. Papi Will
Posted by Will | September 7, 2008 10:13 PM
Posted on September 7, 2008 22:13
The party is over but wonderful memory will live on. Just experience once is a hundred time better than hearing from others. China is a country that still has gone through a unprecedented transformation and far from perfect. But Western has to realize the dialogue has to be on the equal footing. It is very basic to be gracious when you are invited to the party instead of preaching righteousness. How perfect we are anyway?
This engagement helps Chinese understand better of the rest of world and learn from. One thing is sure this is the true exceptional games.
Posted by Steven | August 24, 2008 8:37 PM
Posted on August 24, 2008 20:37
I missed the opening ceremony, but I have been watching the games, especially volleyball and swimming. I think the U.S. has done an amazing job in both categories.
Posted by johnmichael | August 13, 2008 11:33 AM
Posted on August 13, 2008 11:33
I really was spectacular - even with the digital enhancements and lip-synching.
Posted by dantallion | August 13, 2008 11:27 AM
Posted on August 13, 2008 11:27
I thought the opening ceremony was amazing and it was a great opportunity for China to flex it's political, military, and cultural muscle and I think the rest of the world took notice. Unfortunately, I think we will be seeing a lot more China "bashing" in the next few months but there will also be many others who will have the opportunity to explore China first hand while attending the olympics.
Posted by Cesar | August 12, 2008 7:48 AM
Posted on August 12, 2008 07:48
i have no idea what China is really like;
it seems to be the new 'bad guy' now that the Russians are no longer the foe.
It would be intriguing to take a history of the country, say from the taiping rebellion onwards.
Posted by urspo | August 11, 2008 9:39 PM
Posted on August 11, 2008 21:39
It was quite amazing! I really enjoyed it. I've missed you mr. I have to slow down and listen to your music! And catch up on your blog. Big ole bear hugs.
Posted by Derek | August 11, 2008 6:30 PM
Posted on August 11, 2008 18:30
China put on the best opening ceremony I've seen yet...they took the proverbial bar and raised it mighty high....LOVE that picture above my friend!
Posted by Christopher | August 11, 2008 12:05 PM
Posted on August 11, 2008 12:05