Years ago I was getting horrible sinus infections and finally enough people told me I had allergies that I started using the antihistamines. I used Claritin for a while then switched to Zyrtec (the Costco knockoff - and when she's being particularly itchy/scratchy Pepper also gets a Zyrtec, we share the bottle). I take it much of the year because there are so many allergens, and when it isn't enough, I add Sudafed during the day and a Benadryl overnight. And the neti pot to soothe sinuses. Sometimes Guaifenesin to help combat the congestion. This time of year it's the juniper pollen that is so bad ("cedar fever.")

I haven't been to the mall in years, but the nearest one is a pretty space, and people did used to go over to do the walking. I suppose that would be a good summer activity (though I usually go to the gym and use the treadmill. But maybe there are more people to talk to at the mall.) Most of the anchor stores (Sears, Penney's, Macy's) have closed, leaving only Dillard's operating there.