Gosh, Golly, Darn it, Wow.

Written by Writer Dad on August 9, 2008 - View Comments
Categories: Writing


I swear I’m not going to make it a habit to post on the weekend, but this one’s a quickie.  

On Tuesday, I posted an article, “One World, One Dream.”  The word controversial is kind of big, but the post definitely had the most lively discussion of anything I’d written before, both in the comment section and privately in emails.  The dialogue concluded beautifully, the next day, between Rita and myself.  It’s worth reading if you have a few minutes.  

That kind of exchange has been a surprise.  The most wonderful so far.

Thank you.

Anyway, regardless of how you feel about the olympics, check out these pictures.  If you can find something stirring in their stunning  beauty, then I don’t know what to say.

See you all on Monday,

Writer Dad

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  • Writer Dad
    Rita: Absolutely. Your comment about being a credit to the blogosphere I found touching. It stayed with me long after I read it. Thank you.

    Barbara: The Chinese know a thing or two about precision; that's for sure.

    Dr. Cason: The last photo capped it well, I thought.
  • I loved the last photo of the children of migrant workers. Such hope and beauty.

    Dr. Casons last blog post..Medicine Monday- Bruising, Thumb Sucking and Anemia in Children
  • Hi Writer Dad,

    I caught most of the opening ceremony on TV and it was amazing. When the young people (you've pictured) moved to form those perfect circles, I was in awe. The choreography required to make that happen was no small feat.
  • P.S. Isn't it wonderful that people can disagree publically or privately and have their respect for the other person INCREASE? That's how I feel about you and our exchange...and I thank you and respect you a tremendous deal!

    Best,
    Rita

    Ritas last blog post..Four Books That You Should Re-Read
  • Writer Dad,
    I, too, enjoyed our interchange about the Olympics. I went and looked at all of the pictures, and they were absolutely stunning. Yes, you and I agree!

    And I don't even have to say what's on my mind, and ruin our beautiful "MOMENT," as Linda already said it for me! (THANK YOU, LINDA. $300 MILLION FOR THE OPENING CEREMONIES ALONE!)

    So you see WD, you will get absolute agreement from me. What gorgeous pictures. Thanks for sharing them. :-)

    Rita

    Ritas last blog post..Four Books That You Should Re-Read
  • Writer Dad
    James: It is wonderful to hear your voice... or see your print. I think it's taken care of. Thanks for the heads up. I'm still a pup at this and I want to get better. Anyone reading this, feel free to tell me what I can do better.

    Thank you Karen. I'm really excited about this week. I've got good stuff planned.

    Linda: Yes. One of the reasons I started the blog was because I wanted to develop my voice. Speaking to an audience would help to shape that. I just didn't expect it to begin so soon. It has been enriching.

    On another note, three-hundred million dollars! Wow. James Cameron could have made a movie for that; or PT anderson like a hundred.
  • Isn't this what blogging is all about?! A simply wonderful conversation with differing viewpoints being expressed with respect! Congrats for starting a good one, WD!

    I thought the Opening Ceremonies were incredible entertainment! But . . . when I learned they cost $300 million to produce, I couldn't help but think how much better that money could have been spent to wipe out poverty and illness in the world. For the first time in my life, I really have mixed emotions on the Olympics!
  • Your article made me smile on this quiet, Sunday afternoon. I'm so happy you received such a lively response to "One World, One Dream"! I just subscribed to your feed last week, and have enjoyed your articles immensely. Keep up the good work!
  • Unrelated side note... I wish you'd publish full feeds and not partials.

    That's a cool picture. I'm going to see if I can find the opening ceremonies on YouTube; I missed them on TV.
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