“I’ve been thinking, “Earl’s daughter, Adaire, said. “Thinking about your blog.”
As I listened, I hoped she was being provoked by some of my entries and possibly amused by others. She is a faithful reader, and I always appreciate her input.
“You give away many personal details,” she continued. “Like what town you live in and what road you live on. Even the dates you’re going to be out of town. I realize you started this blog for friends and family but if it’s reached beyond that there could be someone out there who would take your information and use it against you.”
Being an idealist, I never thought of that myself. But she has a point.
So anybody out there who has a criminal intent, let me share this. Earl has a license to carry a concealed weapon, so don’t try anything when we’re at home. He is prepared and he is merciless. He will shoot to kill. After all, he was a Chicago policeman in the worst district in the city.
And, when we ‘re out of town, the sheriff patrols our property, our security system is on high alert with an alarm that wakes the dead, and my neighbor hones her hawk eyes on our house as if she lived there and her own life were in danger.
I don’t know if these disclaimers allow me to return to my ideal world; but, short of limiting what I write about, it’s the best I can do.
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