I love these numbers. Best wishes to all the people who are getting married today. And happy birthday to my friend Holly Jacobs Holly She’s so much fun to hang with at a party. And she’s an awesome writer, too.

And today is the opening of the Summer Olympics. It feels more real to me having visited Beijing, but, boy, am I glad I’m not there. The crowds must be unreal.

I thought you might like a few more China pics to get in the mood. This was the Olympic counter when I was there, situated right across from Tienneman Square. (Spelling…sorry. Too lazy to look up.)

Here’s a lion telling you to back up because you’re approaching the entrance to the Forbidden Palace.

This is inside the Forbidden Palace. That bodiless tourist in the foreground is my sister.

Isn’t this a peculiar mode of transportation? Very brave drivers jostle for position with hundreds of tour buses.

It was cold and gray in Beijing in March, but our guide said it was going to be scalding and arid in August. Another reason to watch. These are super athletes in a very difficult setting. I’m pulling for them all.

Go, athletes of the world!!

Deb