4/9/2025 Sitting By The Fireplace...

The weather cooled down so I enjoyed just sitting by the fire this last week.

Residing in the South for the last three months had rewarded me with much warmer temperatures.

Just watching the flames flicker has been so relaxing:

I guess staring at flickering light awakens the inner caveman/woman - and it has been said that it causes a person's blood pressure to drop.

In fact research from anthropologist from the University of Alabama believes that modern day humans’ relaxing response to fire is indeed evolutionary. Their studies has proven our blood pressure decreases when we stare at flames.

We also become calmer and more sociable.

Effects of fire is thought to have had the same effect on ancient man

Prehistoric people would have gathered around campfires to keep warm and make friends, which would have given them a survival advantage

So it seems we have evolved to feel calmer sitting by a campfire or even an illusion of a fire.

When it is cold and wet outside it makes for a perfect evening!

Anyway Back To Relaxing In Front Of The Boob Tube...

Nana