Having a hobby is a great way to rejuvenate and deal with stress. We as a nation are so addicted to the tube that we are tuning out instead of tuning into what we're feeling and positive coping mechanisms like what we're discussing. I haven't watched a lick of TV this week and have felt so...
I've been limiting the time I spent in public places and have limited going to the movies and eating out at restaurants. I also prefer doing my grocery shopping late at night. Call me crazy, but it's great to avoid the lines! :)
That and keeping my immune system up through suppliments and...
I'm quite a solar oven enthusiast myself. I recently invested in one and have done a lot of cooking in it -- bread, chicken, sausage, ham, potatoes, even pasteurizing water. It takes a little longer to cook than in a conventional oven, but you can't overcook or burn things in a solar oven...