8:08 PM, August 8, 2008...808080808...Eight an important number in Chinese culture associated with prosperity and confidence...
I was awe-struck from filmmaker Ahang Yimou's Opening to Closing Ceremonies...I have "goose bumps"...not Chinese duck bumps from watching the coverage...what a veritable visual "buffet"...human, not totally computerized art in motion...unified effort...an interesting comparison is my fortunate 1986 to 2005 visits to Xian, China's Terra Cotta Warriors excavations to Brendan Frasier's movie, "The Mummy, Tomb of the Dragon Emperor"...
In spite of all of the chaos and trivialities of everyday life, this coverage gave a sense of hope for humanity...it showed the power of the motivated effort and unified inspiration for accomplishment. The memories from China during these two weeks of Olympics should provide motivating inspiration for change and advancement, here, at home...
For contradiction, the following two weeks showed non-motivating discourse during the Democratic and Republican overly-funded Conventions...
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