Why do I play with fire? Because the flames are so pretty and fascinating, and isn't it warm here by the fire, and isn't it nice to be in the warm reflected glow. Besides, I rationalize that I can be careful of the flames to keep from getting burned, and that while flames can be destructive, they can also be a useful tool, either in a harnessed manner (i.e. flames from a gas stove) or can reap unexpected benefits even after a conflagration (renewed growth and reseeding of an area after a forest fire). Well... all those things and that in general I'm an idiot who refuses to learn simple lessons. Flame on...
Posted by cshell at August 12, 2004 01:20 PM