Kendall, I know what you mean. I honestly think it has to do with "getting older"....not necessarily OLD, or ancient, just with some realization that the end of our lives is nearer than we would wish. Not "soon" as it were, just that we are no longer young with the Springtime before us.

This is happening to me quite often now, and not just in sleep/dreams. It does not have to be depressing; it's just a sort of wake up call to make sure your house is in order.

I would also guess that it has a LOT to do with your voice problems and the upcoming visit to Boston. I suspect that there is nothing more important to you in your life right now than your voice........and your sub-conscious is subtly preparing you to say goodbye if necessary...........I hope it is all a false alarm.

Try to direct or re-direct your Thought Songs/Dreams just before you go to sleep. Hear and see yourself singing. Hear a positive song as you go to sleep. It really can help.