The opening ceremony was tonight at the Blog Olympics!

Wish you had been there to enjoy the parade of nations with their flags raised walking into Barbara's living room. The music, the drama, the releasing of white doves still brings a tear to my eye.

The most dramatic part of the evenings festivities was of course the lone runner (Barbara's 10 year old son) who came racing into the living room carrying the torch. (Ok, so it was a flashlight since Barbara won't let her son play with fire.) All eyes were glued to him as he sent the torch racing to the computer on miniature train tracks. The computer exploded with glorious fireworks as Barbara proclaimed the first blog Olympics opened with the traditional cry of, "Hands on Keyboards! Let the games begin!"

Mistress of Ceremonies, Barbara, greeted the world and all the athletes assembled in her living room. Each participant was encouraged to stretch before the heats, advised on finger exercises , and told to arrange for proper seating and beverage of choice before the competition begins.

Competition began tonight at 10 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) and will continue till the closing ceremony Saturday night. Please check your local stations for times and events.