The Human Touch

I think there's a beauty in the process of a well-made product being used properly and in its intended way. Of course things won't stay as new, perfect, and shiny as they used to be, but the signs of wear and tear give them unique characteristics that are impossible to replicate or recreate in the exact same way. Think about the patina on copperware, the moss growing on the exterior of terracotta, or the scratches on the back of an iPod Classic. These things look even more stunning than they did when they were brand new in their shipping boxes. That's the human touch - the users give it a soul, rather than letting it drift as a lifeless thing. By using it as it should be and taking necessary and routine care of it, things will outlast their peers' average, even beyond expected lifespans.