Y is for Yesterday (Kinsey Millhone, #25)

by Sue Grafton

She went on to remind us that we should recognize and avoid dangerous situations, bypassing dark and deserted areas, walking with others, parking near streetlights, moving with purpose and confidence. This wisdom had been drilled into me before. It was all common sense, but it was amazing to me how often we overlook the obvious. The problem is that it’s almost impossible to live in a state of constant vigilance. The sustained spike in blood pressure alone would condemn you to an early grave.

so matter of fact that women need ro be constanty vigilant simply because they are women