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Yet another conversation with Old Age

Yet another conversation with Old Age

Because my joints won't stop screaming at me.

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Lisa Davis
Apr 28, 2023
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Me: I have developed a drinking problem.

Old age: Excuse me?

Me: Thanks to you, white wine now makes my face flush, red wine gives me a headache, and beer messes up my sleep. So I am apparently prohibited from drinking alcohol.

Old age: I wouldn’t say that. You are very clearly over the legal drinking age.

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