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Kids & backpacks
About once a year I go off on a rant about kids and backpacks. It goes like this: parents we tell the kids that if they lose their books or backpacks they are in DEEP doo-doo. The kids really hear … Continue reading
Kids, backpacks & cell phones
Now that cell phones are creeping down into the lower grades, think about this too: my kid (until we talked about it) kept her wallet & cell phone in her backpack. Great! So if she needs to call for help … Continue reading
Cars (last for a while)
Now that fall is finally here (even if today’s temperatures are in the upper 80’s) think about cold weather security. Not personal security directly, but what to put in your car in case something goes wrong. Check your flashlight and … Continue reading
Approaching your car part 2
When you approach your car, walk around it. Look carefully to see if it has been tampered with. Me? I look down at the tires to see if someone has punched a hole in one since a quick way to … Continue reading
Approaching your car part 3
I almost forgot something. If someone has a serious grudge against you they could tamper with the car doors. If your car has “pull” door releases, look carefully because someone might tape a razor blade under the release. If your … Continue reading
More car tips
Sorry about being gone for 2 weeks: Lot to do as I did my regular work. But to continue about cars and the danger therein. Get a locking gas cap. I know it’s inconvenient. But if someone wants to be … Continue reading
Home Burglary
I ran into this a couple of days ago in the Washington Post. It is a graphic of Home Burglary tips and useful information. You should check it out. Among other things, it points out the 3 most common places … Continue reading
Approaching your car part 1
In my last post I said I would write a bit about safety in parking lots. So here goes with the first tip: When you approach your car, look around before you get there. That’s right–before. That means as you … Continue reading
Parking Lots
I saw an article in the local paper this morning–somebody was walking to their car in a parking lot and suddenly the lights went out. When he woke up his briefcase, laptop, jewelry, wallet were all gone. No idea what … Continue reading
ladders
I think I’ve posted about this before but a story in today’s Washington Post has brought it back to mind. A neighbor keeps a large ladder outside his house and the neighbors are upset–they think thieves are using the ladder … Continue reading
