Stop Dreaming--Start Daydreaming

You've no doubt heard the following: "Work now, play later."  Perhaps your life is on such a straight and narrow, toil before play track.  Maybe someone you know--even yourself--has uttered the words "life is short" in a defeatist tone.  True, death could be just around the corner (pending a call from the governor commuting your sentence to life).  Since life is so short why not live it; why not live it right now?  Tomorrow's dreams can be lived today as daydreams or, by my nomenclature, todaydreams.  Todaydreams can be more exciting than postponed dreams since it is possible to experience them in the here and now prior to the shackles of time and the inevitable decay of the golden years--if you make it that far.  Revel in the delight of your golden year dreams right now.  Don't wait to cruise town golden year style; procure a late model Cadillac and live the todaydream.  Begin each morning golden years style bright and early with an invigorating cup of coffee from the burger chain dollar menu and live the todaydream--make sure to bring your own mug.  It's also never to early to start talking the talk golden years style; pay special note to the lives of those around you (more specifically when they run out).  If no relatives or relations have recently "kicked the bucket" feel free to glance at the obituaries or the Darwin Awards for chitchat fodder.  Then, research in hand, proceed to incorporate tales of the deceased into every conversation regardless of the occasion.  The server at your local pancake or waffle house might not feel slighted by your meager tip upon hearing of your distant half cousin's recent run-in with lightning on the golf course three years ago.  And don't be afraid to look the part; women should don floury prints with large, colorful hats atop their closely trimmed hair while men would do well with pleated pants hiked up to the chest with long locks of hair adorning their chins.  Another golden year dream lies in the prospect of out-living myriad pets.  How can this be achieved as a todaydream?  Simple: procure pets with shorter lifespans; namely, goldfish or flies.