I think we need to take a moment to think outside of the box. The snap reaction of most people to the phrase "global warming" is to think of the evils of corporate america and the destruction of our human-friendly climate. But being judgemental without considering all the facts is not the way to find peace and happiness.

What are the options? It's beyond our control to keep the earth at a constant temperature. That is just not going to happen, people. So given the options, what is truly the best course of temperature change? Would we all be more comfortable thinking about the next impending ice age?

Sure, Northface is popular, but you'd need to wear about 20 coats at once to feel anything less than hypothermia when an ice age hits. The entire fashion industry would be out of business. And forget about wearing strappy sandals. But in all seriousness, we'll probably all freeze to death before the glaciers even reached SoHo.

Let us put aside the "negative" side effects of global warming, and ponder the day-to-day realities that we can all expect to enjoy by accepting this into our lifestyle.

When you hear the word "warm", how do you feel? Physical warmth is a comfort. When the sun is out, people flock to the beaches and parks with the goal of soaking in as much heat and ligh as possible. Vitamin D is involved somehow. It makes people feel good, mentally and physically, to bathe in the warmth.

Even if you ignore the light of the sun (which may get blocked out eventually by the fumes), the heat itself is extremely desirable. People pay ridiculous sums of hard-earned cash to sit in steam rooms and saunas, for the sole purpose of sweating their asses off. It's cleansing, relaxing, and reminiscent of being in the womb.

How about emotional warmth? When you describe a person as having a warm personality, you are complimenting them to the highest degree. You want to be near them, knowing their aura of heat will shelter you, comfort you, improve your self-esteem, support you, and cuddle you. In short, it's the ideal trait for a person to exude.

As the earth warms, we will all be able to spend more months of our short lives running around enjoying the sun in tank tops and shorts. And that's GOOD, people!

Some are concerned about the increase in storm activity--- well just calm down. That just means people will have to move away from the coasts-- freeing up more space for vacation homes to be used during the storm off-season. What could be better?

And warmer oceans-- hello! That means more swimming year-round.

And finally-- if we just accept this future, we can then enjoy the benefits of buying as many fat SUV's as possible, speeding up the process and enjoying the warmth as soon as possible. Our grandchildren need not know what it means to shovel snow off their cars. We can save them from that horrible reality!

So, in conclusion, I ask that you open your mind, accept the future, and revel in it. When you hear the phrase "global warming", relax. You don't need to feel guilt... let yourself feel the true emotion that comes with climate change: warm and fuzzy.