A little North of us here in Indiana, an Amber Alert was put out yesterday for a 16-year old. Last night they found her body. She had been leaving work when apparently she was abducted. I don't have all the details, but will probably learn more on the noon newscast. The suspect is a man who worked with her; a man who recently got out of prison where he was serving time for murder. I'll post more details when I get them.
The story reminded me of an entry Mara posted this week about her daughter, who was robbed on her own doorstep. She posts reminders at the end of this entry that would be good for all of us to read.
I consciously try to make sure that I keep my head up and look all around when I am walking by myself; I look people in the eyes when I encounter them; and I have always varied my routine when coming and going at home or at work. Sometimes I leave the house, drive around the neighborhood for a few minutes, then come back to my house before leaving again. It may seem silly, but I want anyone watching my house to know that they just never know when I may show up.
Please read Mara's entry; if you have other useful safety reminders, especially for children or for women who may be coming and going a lot on their own, please come back and leave a comment here, or write about it in your own journal. Things are just too, too crazy out there!
6 comments:
Thanks for sharing the warning, Lori, will read Mara's entry presently. It applies to both men and women, I think.
In this modern world you need to Be AWARE of your surroundings at all times!!! It is a far cry from the old days when no one even locked their doors. Regards, Bill.
this does apply to both men and women...how the world has changed.
That's a good idea to swing back to the house. I never thought of that.
Pam
I always get nervous that my family has such an obvious routine on the week days but there's not much I can do besides making sure the doors are locked, staying really aware of my surroundings and hope for the best. Your idea to drive around and come back is a good one!
I haven't thought of some of these precautions but the place I live now is pretty safe. Not so the last one. When my daughter was going to come home from college close to dark, I would start toward her path, as she came toward me with mace in her hand. We both felt safer if we followed this routine. I am so glad to be away from that dangerous high crime area. Gerry
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