When I dream I am younger, energetic, and always thinner. There is excitement, intrigue, people I don’t recognize and fascinating cartoonlike experiences. There are animals, unlikely pets, a tiger on my bed, horses waiting at the window for an apple. I travel to exotic places, by sailboat, with a dark haired sexy partner. I go back to laughing about life’s entanglements and mistakes don’t happen. There is no pain, no memory loss, no pills to take, no hurt feelings, and no guilt for bad decisions. Then I awake. I am old and infirm, but still happy to be alive.

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I am a retired grandmother that grew up in western New York state, left for 25 years, and am now back in the area. I happily live with my husband and two cats. I am pro-military, food, family, and quilting. I am con-exercise, insulting commercials, and lack of common sense. I have met some great friends through this website.
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05/13/2019 at 11:46
Well Done – tiger on the bed and no Brit feelings – I like your dream….
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05/13/2019 at 12:50
I really enjoyed reading this. Got me thinking about my dreams and how I see myself. Interesting, thanks for sharing. 🙂
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05/13/2019 at 20:27
Huh, is that a thing that really happens? The being young in your dreams?
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05/14/2019 at 00:20
Younger. More near your age as far as I’ve been able to figure it. Absolutely.
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05/14/2019 at 04:49
Did not know that happened! Learn something new every day.
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05/27/2019 at 12:01
This was a most insightful account of getting older, Susan.
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