When I was living in a large city and had been out Christmas shopping after work, I noticed something disturbing. An elderly lady was walking ahead of me toward the subway. In her right hand she had a shopping bag. In her left her purse. Her right side was to the buildings and the left was to the open sidewalk and then the streets. Three young men passed her, then doubled back and passed her again. When they started doubling back again, I hurried up to her, slipped my arm in hers (with her purse) and quickly explained to a very startled woman that I thought the young men had been about to grab her purse. They were furious. But the lady and I had a nice chat as we strolled up the street chatting and feeling our own holiday cheer! I cannot say that I am always as aware of my surroundings, but remembering this may keep me more alert, at least for awhile.
Last edited by alwayslearning; 11-09-2011 at 06:16 AM.
Reason: to correct myself