Angie and I went to Black Creek Pioneer Village to celebrate her birthday this year. It's always a jolt to realize how far we've come - we have central heating, electricity, lights, and so many more conveniences than they had back in the 1840s. It is likewise a jolt to think that a stove like this one would be used, not only for cooking, but for heating a room during depths of winter. Fortunately, after the visit we were able to return to our nice, warm home, and turn on the lights, and enjoy all the conveniences of the 21st century.
