Usually about this time of the year I will write something about Thanksgiving, and all that it means to us and all of the great things that happen over the holidays. There is so much to be thankful for again this year, I mean, as these words flow onto the page a buttermilk pie made by the hands of Donna Norman sits on my desk, and that just might be a good start.

But today, words of caution and concern come to mind. The holidays are not the best of times for some people. There are many folks who ...