A nice fire makes everything special

This is my view while I write.

I use fire logs that are made of several recycled materials - from sawdust to used coffee grounds. They burn cleaner than wood and they don't use up primary wood and tree resources. I occasionally mix them with very hard wood logs (that take a long time to burn) that I've had for years in my basement.

I can't abide the gas fire places, even though they're no work.

A warm and toasty fire stimulates creative juices, is somehow artistically reassuring and- oh, who am I kidding. It's just really great to look at and cozy, especially on cold winter days and nights. The kitty and pups love to snuggle in front of it as well.

I've had a welcoming fire burning for everyone dropping by and folks with whom I work; they all say they enjoy the ambiance.