I think you hit on something with watching my parents age. My Dad is only 5-6 years from the age his father was when he died. That thought comes to my mind several times a week. I don't know if it causes me much distress but I definitely think about it. My Mom is physically disabled and wouldn't be able to live on her own. I will definitely look into woodworking schools. I really have been looking at one in Boston it's just that money really is an object for me. I also have been trying to practice my craft in the garage though I get frustrated some days because it's so cramped.