POLITICAL VACATION

Not much has been happening on the political front here - the world's attention is now focused on the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China (just in case you've been in a cave for the past few days....or years, come to think of it).

The only thing of note is the launch of the ads by both camps, each touting why the other is not the best choice for president.

PLEASE.

Even the sitting lame-duck president 'Dubya' is running from the constant political coverage and staying in China to watch Olympic events...although he SHOULD be running from his dismal performance as president.

Just remember, the Olympics finish on Sunday Aug 24th, and the Democratic National Convention begins THE NEXT BLEEDIN' DAY on Monday Aug 25th........

Enjoy this respite while you can!

AND THE WORLD BOWS TO CHINA

Today's Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics took Olympic Opening Ceremonies to new heights.

Watching the pre-recorded broadcast on NBC tonight I was in absolute AWE at the organization, the visual impacts, the message...this has been declared THE BEST OPENING CEREMONY....EVER.

Period.

No, not the best Olympic Opening Ceremony, just the best Opening Ceremony EVER.

To quote (either NBC Bob Costas or Matt Lauer) ""Some PLEASE retire the trophy for Olympic Opening Ceremonies!"

China-1; the world applauds.

As the newscasters here in Chicago (which is bidding to host the 2016 Summer Olympics) said on the news broadcast after the opening ceremony, "Thank God London is following this Opening Ceremony and not Chicago...!"

Yeah, good luck London topping this amazing spectacle......

Bottom line - I think the Opening Ceremony gave the world pause on the significant message China unintentionally sent - they're a force to be reckoned with. Kudos to China!!!!!

P.S. Go Jamaica, Jamaica, GO!!!!! I can't wait for the athletic section of the Olympics when Jamaica goes head-to-head against...well...the rest of the world, and shows them why Jamaica is ranked number 1 per capita in the world in athletics. Watch out for Asafa Powell and Usain Bolt to name a few of Jamaica's top-rated sprinters.

On the USA swimmers side - go Michael Phelps and Dara Torres!!!!!! The girl is an INSPIRATION to those of us over 40!!!!!!