Winter is almost officially here but the temps have been wintry for weeks now.  Christmas is just two weeks away and there is only one full weekend between us and Christmas day.  So if you haven't finished your shopping here's an idea; Relax.  That's right, relax and enjoy the holidays and everything you choose to celebrate this wonderful time of year.  Don't let commercial interests drive you to exhaustion and stress but rather take your time, do only what YOU feel is important and simplify the gift giving to something manageable.  Maybe combine your love of making cookies or some other treat or condiment with the chore of coming up with gifts for several people you can delight with something you made by hand.  Everyone around you will recieve the gift of a calmer, happier and funner person.  Merry Christmas!  Happy Hannukah!  Happy Kwanza!  Happy Solstice!