Dear Brother

I know you are graduating high school tomorrow. I am very happy for you. A few words of wisdom as you embark into the great unknown world we call "adulthood" before you go on your merry way.

1. Graduation parties are memorable. Keep your clothing on, lest you forever be known as the kid that ran streaking down the street and got arrested on graduation night.

2. Proclaiming "I am an adult" is not the best way to get people to treat you as such, rather they will assume that if you have to say it, it is probably not true. Less is more my dear brother, except in the case of clothing, in which case, more is more.

3. Friends seem like they are the only important people in your life right now. Sometimes that may be the reason that you put your family second. Just remember that when your friends abandon you because you creep them out with your constant nakedness, your family will still love you.

4. Now is the time for you to step up and be a man. You will have many responsibilities that you previously avoided. You must obey the laws of God as you prepare for a mission and you must also obey the laws of the land. This includes the law against indecent exposure. Keep your clothing on little brother, and you will be less likely to get arrested.

5. As you move out of your parents home and in with roommates and mission companions, you will need to remember to respect the people that you live with. This includes cleaning up after yourself, keeping your music at a reasonable level and not walking through the living room stark naked while their guests are there.

Well little brother, I have given you all the wise and wonderful thoughts in my head today. I hope that you will listen to the words of your slightly older and very beautiful sister as you embark upon your adult life. I know you have the potential to be a great man and live a good life. Respect women, honor your parents and follow the commandments. Be good, Mo. I love you.