Timeless

There are times in sports that can easily be defined as timeless. Jordan hitting the clutch three against the Jazz. Johnathan Papelbon throwing a strike to clinch the world series title. And then, Michael Phelps!

There are certain athletes who go beyond the realm of sport and into a newer deeper realm of soul. There are certain moments in sports that capture the soul, and imgination and make you think, "I can do this. I can do anything"

We all know about the Olympics and the many stories that sorround it. The war between Russia and Georgia, The Human Rights and polluted airways in China, and the many other global obstacles in diplomacy.

But, for two weeks, the world gets drunk. (just a metaphor) The Olympics is like the mistaken meeting of Nations. We all come together and find a common understanding in sport. I love these games but back to Phelps.

Baltimore is really being represented well. Two Maryland swimmers. (Couglin and Phelps) and a Basketball player (Melo of course) are not only members but shining stars in these games. I wish them all the best of luck and congrats again to Phelps for passing Mark Spitz with 8 gold medals.