Beauty

[GCR18]

I live in a small town in the Midwest. I moved here with my job and don't know most of my neighbors. I feel the area is safe, but I am always cautious. It's in my DNA. At night, I am more aware of my surroundings and don't go where there are no people. I don't have a baseball bat, gun or anything like that.

[IControlMyHappiness]

I watch enough shows on Investigation Discovery to know that I am safe virtually no where. I am alert much more alert and careful than when I was younger. When I look back at the places I would go, walking when it is dark outside, etc.....now....I'm leaving work on time no matter what cause the train is dangerous here in DC.

I also have a storm door and I even lock that at night and even in the day when I'm home alone so sales people can't open the door. I do one thing...when I have repair men in my home, I don't lock the door. I leave the door open (I have a storm door) so I can always run out.

I am in the house by dark especially when I am alone.

[Pianomama]

Unfortunately these days you are not safe no matter where you live. I am 40 miles east of Los Angeles in a city that is considered pretty safe, but I take no chances. I don't know all my neighbors on my street, but the ones closest to my house are friendly and we watch out for each other. Even when I walk in my area for exercise I take pepper spray and carry a big stick (mostly for dogs!). Being aware is so important. Many times when I am out shopping, I tend to be absorbed in what I am doing, but that's not good. I need to pay attention to everything. It is so easy for someone to snatch your purse or knock you down.

[ANewHue]

Just wanted to drop by with my followup. Thank you to all the girls who posted about there little "gadgets". Don't know why I didn't think of it sooner. I purchased a few and I feel confident now. The ordering process was very easy. Since my post there have been more visits from the cops in my neighborhood. We have one group of renters that are making life miserable for everyone else. From now I when I'm out in front I won't have no worries anymore. Go ahead, make my day! Lol

[luvdoodles]

The only thing I fear in our neighborhood are coyotes. We lost a little dog to one. We live on a small cul de sac and feel pretty safe other wise. I will not walk at night though, lots of wood and wild life.

[tends2dogs]

On 7/21/2014 Harpa said:

I got a great deal of pause today after learning that a crime was committed right across my road last week!

Who'd a thunk in my area, in broad daylight, but it happened.

I always keep my doors locked when I'm home in the office. And I'm one of those Bible carryin', gun toters!

Amen, sister!

[LilacTree]

I am very cautious and do not go anywhere alone. My girls are not though, and forget my grandchildren . . . they would leave the front door open all night long.

I also worry about my youngest daughter who runs every night when she gets home from work (just before dusk). She lives in a safe town, but one never knows who might be just driving through. As it gets darker, she will start using her treadmill and I can't wait!

However, I remember when I was young, and I was pretty oblivious to danger too. Although I do think it's worse now.