Bill Geist's Zeitgeist

A Whole Lotta Love?

Damn. China can throw an extravaganza. The closing ceremonies of the 29th Olympiad were simply stunning.

And then, there was Jimmy Page, playing before a worldwide audience in the tens of millions with Leona Lewis belting out "Whole Lotta Love" as London's invitation to the 2012 Games.

Way, way down inside, I'm gonna give you my love,
I'm gonna give you every inch of my love,
Gonna give you my love.
Yeah! All right! Let's go!

Now, I know some lyrics might get lost in the translation...but, hell, I understood this one in Middle School.

Thinkin' that's not exactly the Zeppelin song that would be the most appropriate to invite the world when in Beijing's Bird Nest.

Beats "The Lemon Song," though, I guess...

Age Means Nothing

Case in point: Last night's Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha.

The simply incredible 41 year old Dara Torres not only qualified for tonight's 100m Freestyle finals...she set a personal best time in the event.

Better than her time in the 2000 Olympics. Better than her time in the 1992 Olympics. Better than her time in the 1998 Olympics. Better than her time in 1984 Olympics.

Yeah...24 years ago.

Age Means NOTHING. Passion and Dedication is EVERYTHING.

UPDATE 7/4: Seeded third in tonight's finals, Dara takes first place and is going to the Olympics. Simply amazing.