AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION, ETC.

The more I watch ID or Forensic Files or any of the many other crime shows, I am struck by how often women (victims are mostly women) can avoid being murdered. My friend Pat Longan wrote and illustrated a hilarious book on the subject, but in case you don't have it (and why don't you?) let's review. First of all many victims are killed in their beds. They wake and find a rapist/strangler standing over them.Nobody should be able to enter your home at night without making a loud noise. Put something that will fall and break at every point of entrance. Never leave a window open on an
accessible floor not matter how hot it is. If you're getting divorced don't tell your husband, "I'm going to take you for everything you own." especially if you're alone. If your spouse suggests increasing your life insurance, be suspicious. If you are suddenly sick with mysterious symptoms, suspect poison no matter how nice your spouse is. Be suspicious of that overly friendly neighbor, wary of any repair person, and distrustful of anyone at the front door who you don't know. Most important for men and woman who are dating. As soon as someone shows any sign of being controlling as to what you say, who you're friends with, or how you dress, drop that person.I could go on and on, but it's all here in this book. So if you're not in the mood to be murdered, read it.