Canad-Oh!

Let me first say that I love the Winter Olympics outside of the extensive coverage of cross-country skiing and my lack of love for figure skating. Everything else is absolutely grand. The high-risk, high-drama of the sports simply get me riled up. There have however, been quite a few foibles this year. Before the games even began a luge participant from Georgia died on the track. The track has been known for its high speeds and the danger it ensues, but nothing was done about it until it was too late. Next, the flame apparatuses did not work properly at the opening ceremonies and gave way to a few nice minutes of awkwardness. Last night the speed skating rink was a mess and they had to repave the ice because it wasn't freezing properly or something. So I was stuck with the long program of pairs skating. Vomit. Also, the weather has been horrendous. Now I cannot obviously fault Canada for the weather, but that's where it is happening so I will anyway. Sorry buddies.

All in all, it is still a great spectacle. The snow and ice make everything so cool! Pun. If you haven't already caught Olympic fever then I suggest you do so before it is too late. Go USA!