I'm almost done with my holiday gift making. The peacock stick pearl and silver necklace and earrings for my friend Chris who is coming by on Christmas afternoon are ready to go, and red holiday socks for my mother are a half a sock away from being completed. The next couple of days will involve a lot of cooking. I'll start marinating the ribs for Xmas day today, slow cook them tomorrow, and then serve them on Xmas. Lasagne is on the menu for Xmas eve . . . so, yes a new diet is on my horizon!