So the Vancouver Winter Olympics opened last night in a beautiful celebration of the diversity of Canada. I really enjoyed the poetry of the evening, especially that of slam poet Shane Koyczan (here’s the link to his poem ).However, one of the things that I’ve been thinking about is how the weather is really affecting this year’s olympics. It’s garnered even more news than athletic performance so far. Here’s an opportunity to have the world realize the physical implications of global warming. Realize that it’s not a scientific hypothesis but a reality that needs to be addressed – sooner than later.Coining the words of the games, “I Believe” that now is the time to start making daily changes for the health of our earth and all of its creatures. I also believe that we already have all the tools on hand to make the necessary changes. But change is hard to swallow. What will it mean for our day-to-day life? What will happen if we don’t – if we wait a little longer? How much harder to swallow will drastic change be then?