If I'm ever murdered, you'll know why
You are home alone. It is evening but not terribly late; somewhere in the 7:00 - 8:30 range. There is a knock on the door. You are not expecting anyone. Do you answer it?
I met my new 'across-the-hall' neighbor last night, so obviously I did answer the door. But as I was walking to it, I was thinking of how general wisdom seems to be not to open the door. I really don't want to live with that sort of fear, but at the same time, the fear has already permeated my consciousness. IDK.
Anyway, my neighbor just wanted to know if I had a printer because he needed to print something as part of his job search. I invited him in -- he even removed his shoes without being asked! -- and printed the forms that he emailed to me. Really, that is the kind of community I want, so I am glad that I ignored the general wisdom.
I met my new 'across-the-hall' neighbor last night, so obviously I did answer the door. But as I was walking to it, I was thinking of how general wisdom seems to be not to open the door. I really don't want to live with that sort of fear, but at the same time, the fear has already permeated my consciousness. IDK.
Anyway, my neighbor just wanted to know if I had a printer because he needed to print something as part of his job search. I invited him in -- he even removed his shoes without being asked! -- and printed the forms that he emailed to me. Really, that is the kind of community I want, so I am glad that I ignored the general wisdom.