The document lists various wishes people have at different ages, from disliking vegetables as a toddler to wanting more freedom and independence as a teenager to desiring more leisure time or grandchildren as seniors. It also includes a dog's wish for steak if it could talk.

1. Pages 424-425, Exercise
What people wish for at different
ages:

2. 2
If I could talk, I would tell my mother
I hate peas.

3. 14
I would be happier if I could drive.

4. 16
If I had a car, my friends and I would
go out every night.

5. 19
I would attend a private university if
I had a lot of money.

6. 25
If I were married, my parents
wouldn’t worry about me so much.

7. 35
I would have more time for myself if
my kids were older.

8. 60
If I didn’t have grandchildren, my life
wouldn’t be so interesting.

9. 90
I were young today, I would have to
learn about computers …

10. 100
If I told you the story of my life, you
would not believe it.

11. The dog:
If I could talk, I would say, “Feed me
steak.”