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I’m sure I’m not alone in the complete awe I felt a I was watching the Olympic opening ceremonies. In fact I know I wasn’t alone as I was live ‘Plurking’ with several people around the country that was watching the very same thing as I. I wish this was happening when school was in session there are so many things I’d want to do with my middle school kids. I would like students to predict if the Olympic games did come to Chicago, what would ever top this? What would they do that really signifies United States. What makes us special? Forget topping it, what would create the same feeling of complete and utter amazement. The timing, the rhythm, the numbers of people, the huge LCD screen on the floor of the ‘Birds Nest’. I need to think a little about this, but I may still have the students view the following links- pictures. I may come up with some sort of project. Keep visiting for more on that.

Here is a slide show put together by Chicago Tribune of the Opening Ceremonies. Simply Breathtaking. These pictures are amazing. Here is a very cool interactive map of the medals.

As far as the lovely attire the athletes were dressed in, US was quite stunning in their Ralph Lauren ensemble. One of the more interesting outfits was that of the Hungary team. I thought France was also very classy. Venezuela’s athletes donned a more traditional running outfit. Argentina’s outfits look like something they could wear to dinner on vacation somewhere. I love the clean look of white. Finland looked that they were ready for a night on the town, something they may all wear again. I have to stop and wonder if this is like a Bride’s Maid thing. Where everyone always tells the girls “Just shorten it and you can wear it again.” Do the athletes hope their outfits can be worn again? I think many of them could be worn again, without alterations. I enjoyed the ceremony as well as the marching in of the athletes. I hope the rest of the Olympic games continue in this manner. A feeling of peace, love, and mutual respect. Let the Games Begin!

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