Some time ago I came across a letter which expressed an idea with which I want to begin today. The letter was from a college student to her parents. She said:

Dear Mom and Dad: I'm sorry that it has been such a long time since my last letter, but I didn't want to bother you with the fire in the dormitory and the concussion I received falling out the window trying to escape. I want you to know how nice the young service station attendant around the corner was. He provided me comfort all the time that I waited for the ambulance. I'm out of the hospital now, and I'm doing fine. Especially since the young service station attendant invited me to live with him in his apartment. He's a very nice fellow and I know you're going to like him very much. I do. And I hope you'll be happy to know that y…