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DailyStrength will be under maintenance starting 7:00AM EST on Thursday, May 7th for 60 minutes. The site will be online but you may experience some temporary issues such as being logged out during the process.  ~~~~  Why Parents DrinkA father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bedwas nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope,propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to 'Dad.'   Withthe worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hands and readthe letter.Dear Dad:It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you.   I had to elopewith my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mom and you.I have been finding real passion with Stacy and she is so nice.   But Iknew you would not approve of her because of all her piercing, tattoos,tight motorcycle clothes and the fact that she is much older than I am..But it's not only the passion...Dad, she's pregnant.Stacy said that we will be very happy.   She owns a trailer in the woodsand has a stack of firewood for the whole winter.   We share a dream ofhaving many more children.   Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact thatmarijuana doesn't really hurt anyone.   We'll be growing it for ourselvesand trading it with the other people that live nearby for cocaine andecstasy.   In the meantime we will pray that science will find a cure forAIDS so Stacy can get better.   She deserves it.Don't worry Dad. I'm 15 and I know how to take care of myself.   SomedayI'm sure that we will be back to visit so that you can get to know yourgrandchildren.Love, Your Son JohnPS. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at Tommy's house.I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than thereport card that's in my center desk drawer.I love you.Call me when it's safe to come home.~~~~~ poem Audrey Hepburn  wrote when asked to share her 'beauty tips .'  It was read at her funeral years later. For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.  For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.  For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.  As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.