One of my favorite shows is Bill Mahr's Real Time on HBO. The guy was too brilliant and honest for network television, so it was natural for him to land there. This week, besides my favorite Greek goddess Arianna Huffington, super funny Boston gal Paula Poundstone was on the panel. In a discussion over what to call global warming (climate change, etc.), Paula suggested that if they changed it to "Extended Allergy Season" people might pay attention, because she's been coughing for six years. As my eyes tear up, my nasal cavities wince, my cough continues, and I sneeze at the most inappropriate times, I think she could be right about this. People only really care about what affects them directly.