"With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world."
The Olympic Version Had heard whisperings in the air of this You Tube video, but I had not yet seen it or gotten the full story. Viewed it this morning, courtesy of Writerquake ( http://writerquake.blogspot.com/ ), and maybe because the sun is shining, the planets are in alignment, the hormones are balanced, there's a full pot of coffee in the kitchen and/or it's a luscious summer day in CinCity something makes me feel hopeful. In need of a little hope and balance right about now. This past week in Neuroramaville was full of sad endings for many, many families and their friends. As a witness in the midst of such constant loss, it helps me to remember that life remains, and as life, is it whole. Very apropos to the Olympics because this is very much a Greek story of the blessings the gods can bestow on mere mortals. http://www.wildlifenow.com/ Love the Olympics and despite reservations about China hosting the Summer Games this year, I appreciate the still noble intention of pe...