What would you do if called upon to intervene in a public situation These readers responded to share their experiences

An old woman was in Trader Joes, on her phone, asking for help and clearly not getting it from the person on the other end of the line. Five people strolled by.

On my fourteenth birthday, I woke up to find my parents gone an d a note on the kitchen table that said: "At the hospital."

This weekend I went to the 'pre-game' festivities for my husbands 55th high school reunion.

When our oldest was in middle school, I asked why he and his brother never did anything bad.

It's Mother's Day. At our house we celebrate with a trip to a food court and a scary movie.

I am busy making Easter baskets: one for my 39-year-old son and one for my husband. My son’s treats come from Trader Joe’s because he...

A few years ago when my sister-in-law retired, she decided to write witch novels.

After the toasts, kisses, and well-wishes comes the New Year resolutions.

My parents made a pact to stand on every continent int he world. Then my dad died.

I was cleaning out my office the other day and came upon a box of letters. There were a hundred or so, and soon I was surrounded by paper: pretty stationery, notebook pages, and postcards.

My youngest son was a Peace Corps volunteer in Albania. If you don't know where Albania is, no worries. I didn't either.

I received a fan letter from a lady who loved Hostile Witness. She ended her note by thanking me profusely for not killing Max, the dog.

Lawyers work pro-bono. Doctors cross borders to help those less fortunate. Retired business people and teachers mentor. Most pros recognize that volunteering is key to establishing and growing their business.

It's Turkey time again. Time to be thankful, reflect, and fight over the drumstick at the dinner table.