I thought others might find this article interesting.
With the time and effort we put into our woodworking projects, I’d guess that we all hope that these items will last for several generations to become an endearing part of someone else's life long after we are gone.

From The New York Times
A Solid, Comforting Family Member
The centerpiece of my childhood home, a George Nakashima table, no longer fit into my life.

http://nyti.ms/YBsKMS
or
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/ga...hima.html?_r=0