My Father In Law

Meet my father in law, Kaseh. It’s a very short name, right? He’s still healthy in his age, eighty seven years old. But he already can’t hear well, I must speak louder near his ear or write down on paper to communicate with him; since he doesn’t like using a hearing aid tool. In his old age, he prefers to live alone at his own home; but he also loves travelling to visit his sons and daughters in Jakarta (capital city of Indonesia). Wish him good health!

Weekend Portrait

At Parking Area

I still share the picture that I captured at the same mall. In my previous black and white post; I presented photos at a cafe. This time I share the mountain view that I saw from the parking area on the left side of the mall. The reflections on the lining cars are interesting to see as well.

The Weekend in Black and White

Security Hints (2)

As I said earlier, this time I’ll mention the other five security hints for you.

6. A dog of the right breed and with the right training can be a great deterrent-but it must not be a nuisance or a danger to the innocent. Nor should it attack a burglar too enthusiastically; the way the law stands, the intruder could end up suing you!

7. Don’t put addresses on key rings. If you lose them or give them to people in service and parking stations, you run an obvious risk from an opportunist.

8. If you go away, cancel papers and arrange for trusted neighbors to collect your mail and occasionally check the property. Give the impression that you are still in residence; have someone mow your lawn, use time switches to activate the lights and radios at various times, leave some curtains open. Turn the telephone down, and tell as few people as possible that you are going to be away.

9. Make a list of your valuables complete with make, model and serial numbers. Engrave your license number on them, where appropriate. Secure expensive jewelry or anything that is of great sentimental value to you or your family in bank safe-deposit boxes or in a properly installed home safe.

10. If you’re in a high risk area, install an alarm system.

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Nastar (Cookies with Pineapple Filling)

Nastar is a traditional and very famous Indonesian cookie that is usually made during holidays. I don’t know the story behind, but these cookies are the must-have ones at Christmas and Eid-ul Fitr day. Don’t ask me how to make it, as I prefer to buy it, hehehe.

These ones that I captured were given by my sister in-law. The cheese on the top makes it tastier. I guess crunchy cheese and pineapple jam inside are a good combination :)

At a Café

It’s one of our favorite places to hang out. I love their hot chocolate and cappuccino. If the weather is too windy or shiny, you can sit on the sheltered area of the café.
Why I like to hang out there with my husband? These pictures tell my reason. The café has great view, tasty food and drinks, and I still can afford it :)

The Weekend in Black and White

Security Hints

Modern society has many advantages, but, as with everything, there is a downside. Security, safety and privacy are matters of concern to us all, particularly in tough economic times.

Where once we could be casual in our use of lock and key, most of us now consider it essential that our homes be locked securely-not only to protect our belongings when we’re absent, but to protect ourselves and our families when in residence.

Here are ten security hints for you. I’ll mention five in this post, and the other five next.

1. Illuminating the grounds of your property helps deter burglars (50% of robberies take place after dark). As well as manually operated lights there are lighting systems which themselves on when a trespasser approaches.


2. Don’t leave ladders lying about to provide easy access to unlocked high windows and the roof; an enterprising burglar will think nothing of lifting a few tiles and breaking in. Unfortunately, in 30% of robberies, the intruders gain entry through windows or doors that have been left unlocked.


3. Don’t create handy shrub or tree-clad nooks around windows and doors. You’re playing into the hands of the burglars if you provide them with places where they can conceal themselves. Make sure anyone who comes to your house can be seen from the road and/or the house, if at all possible.


4. High fences and lock-up security gates at entry points and in side passages make it very difficult for the television-carrying burglar.


5. Unlocked garages and sheds provide a would be intruder with a wonderful array of housebreaking tools. Lock up your outbuildings.
   
   

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