Lovely post thank you. Made me feel all warm on the wintry day we are having here in Kingston Upon Thames. When Surrey is dull, it's dull. Remembering the hearths I have had in the past before central heating and a smaller home. In Greek the word for hearth is 'estia' and it encorporates everything about the hearth; the fire, the hearth, the home. Happy Homesteading, love you people! Following to hear/see more.