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It is inspiring to see the opening ceremony of the London Paralympic Games this evening. Having become quite a connoisseur of opening and closing ceremonies over the last month, I know what to look out for now. It must be challenging to be given the task of organising one of these things. The parade of athletes is straightforward enough: just a matter of ensuring they turn up in the right order. I think I could manage that, though would possibly need a little help getting the flags right. But the more artistic sections, with performers in outlandish costumes creating enormous synchronised displays: that must be quite taxing, having to think up what to do. I suppose I needn't worry too much about it, as it is unlikely that anyone will ever ask me to act as artistic director. But just in case, I ought to have a few ideas ready.

Balloons are always popular. You could have them in colours related to the national flags. Though they tend to be fragile. There are enough warnings at the start of these broadcasts advising on flashing lights that you feel the possibility of accidental, or worse still deliberate, balloon popping on a massive scale would comprise too great a risk. And if a stiff breeze were to whip through the stadium - it doesn't bear thinking about. Thus you realise that there is quite a lot to take into consideration with all of this.

Not sure what this means, but it may be important.