Comments on: Vigilance, it’s a 24-7 thing

By: Lori Hoeck

Lori Hoeck — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:37:46 +0000

Hi Janice,
As a person trained in newspaper journalism and layout, I take in the photos of blogs to see if they fit the story. Funny how stuff like that sticks.

Yes! Cell phones usage can turn our focus too much inward, and I’ve heard people give out personal information while others are in earshot. Crazy.

By: janice | Sharing the Journey

janice | Sharing the Journey — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:33:55 +0000

PS I didn’t notice the clock either, but I rarely pay attention to photos in blogs unless they’re yummy or on photo based blogs.

By: janice | Sharing the Journey

janice | Sharing the Journey — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:31:52 +0000

Technology has brought a lot of advances, but one of the many dangers it’s brought is how unaware teenagers and young women become when they’re on their mobile phones or are listening to MP3’s. My kids aren’t happy about it, but I discoursge them from using either when they’re out and about in public, especially when they’re alone. They have assigned ring tones for family so they know if it’s urgent.

(PS I got in through Internet Explorer again.)

By: Lori Hoeck

Lori Hoeck — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:42:22 +0000

Hi Barbara,
Gotcha! We often glance at something, fill in the picture incorrectly, and assume. It’s amazing what we miss everyday!

Criminals make those same assessments — Strong? Vulnerable? — but the vulnerable people are like glowing lights on their radar screen.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:45:16 +0000

Hi Lori,

I love your idea of tweeting self defense tips. It gets the word out there so others can be aware.

What you said about Ted Bundy reminds me of times when I’ve paid attention to people walking. In some you can really see their strengths and how they are paying attention to their surrounding whereas in others, they appear very vulnerable.

The leftie clock? Nope! I didn’t “see” that. Slap my hand!