Agreed. One of the best ways to relax and let the world's cares slide away for a while is watching a nice fire. Usually, fire-building is in hubby's purview and I just let him handle it. Every now & then, though, I'll build one just to make sure I don't lose my skills.

I hope your hand heals quickly and well! I would imagine it's quite the hassle. Hopefully, it's not your dominant one...