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Happy winter Olympics ?! And it's not just because I'll be there in Torino/Turin in the fall, but I'll admit I'm a sucker for the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. I am often impressed and cynical about the performances, and we have a blast commenting on the theatrics of it.

This year's was no exception, and the "giant skier" was totally cool, as were the skaters with the flames shooting out of their head. I didn't quite get the cows, and I really wish the camera work was a little less "all over" so I could see some better full stage views, but overall very nice - specially the fireworks?.

Then came the parade of nations. This is one of my favorite parts, because I am always amazed at how REAL everyone is. There are no politics, no issues, just everyone excited and thrilled to be part of the Olympics. I don't know how I felt about the US athlete on the cell phone (it figures), but I like to believe she was talking to her 100 year old grandmother who was very proud of her little girl.

Then back to the theatrics - which are so much fun. Leave it to the Italians to reenact a painting. Amazing dance, acrobatics, costuming and pyrotechnics - and cars too! (Do you get the Ferrari if you win a gold?) I also like their taste in women. And John, I think Dance Plus nees some rigging choreography too - that was completely cool. Of course, I hate to ruin a moment but Yoko did sort of kill the moment for me. I am a little worried about Mr. Gabriel - he looked older than I rembered, but his voice hasn't aged a day - still amazing. Oh, and jack's building me the torch for our backyard.

All in all an impressive cermony! Now I'llprobably watch the occasional event, but the sports don't always hod my interest like the cermonies do. but that's the theatre girl in me. Così, goda i giochi olimpici de Torino!