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And it makes sense that it's more specific to white people cause our ancestors needed it to stay warm. It was necessary for survival for hundreds of generations.
I'm a big fire guy. I could stare into a campfire for hours....almost mesmorized by it. I rented a cottage and much to my SO's chagrin...taught her kids (4 and 8, black) how to build a fire. They loved it. Poking it with a stick. Rearranging the wood. They stared into it for hours too.
They smell good too. The sounds are soothing. The colors are beautiful. The warmth is comfortable, even in the summertime. The heat feels good on your face. I don't really understand how someone could NOT love them.