Once upon a time there was a piece of wood. It was not an expensive piece of wood. Far from it. Just a common block of firewood, one of those thick, solid logs that are put on the fire in winter to make cold rooms cozy and warm.
Carlo Collodi
Just beyond where you see Rocky curled up and cozy, is the woodstove, trying valiantly to make the sacrifice of a tree at least worth while for the glow of warmth it gives our home