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Old 06-05-2008, 10:33 AM   #35
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There are places I really do not like to drive in and will take longer ways just to avoid them. But, that isn't just a phobia but I think a sensible thing. Sure, I could just drive those places defensively but I already do that!!!

Well, that may seem OCD'ish but I think it is good too. The other night, no one bothered to check and our back door was left open. Not good.

What I've learned to do {which is hard when other people live with you because you don't know what happens after you go to bed or leave the house} is to make sure, before I leave the kitchen: turn off the coffee maker, check the burners, turn off whatever needs to be turned off and check the window and lock the door/turn off the garage light. That is the most important place because of the fire possibilities. And, the gas from the stove. It seems silly but it is a big responsibility to be the one to make sure the family is safe.

But, if I do those things before I leave the kitchen, I find when I am walking out the door, if I stop for a second and think, I can feel assured that I have done what needs to be done.

Did something happen to make you feel more concerned or just what you know can happen?
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