Woman Midwest-style

Here he is! My first 10 pt'r on the wall 😀 This is a big recovery from breast cancer 'foob' reconstruction to shooting a 10 pointer. Paul, the ranch owner loaned me his 270, and my husband prepared the European mount. He's so proud I'm back in the game! after breast cancer...💪😊

First the cat brought its prize inside unharmed. Rather than keep the baby bluejay as a pet I helped my granddaughter coax the fledgling onto the stick to try to fly. It hopped onto her hand unafraid. Eyes shut for a second, then flew-hopped into the redbud tree with my granddaughter's persistent finger pushing it. A bit of assistance and it was hopping from branch to branch, calling for its mamma.  I saw Ms. Jay in the big tree watching her baby so we stepped back and sure enough, Mamma Bluejay flew in, fed her baby a bug. I was sure surprised we weren't dive bombed. The fledgling had a garbled caw sound as she fed it. Then she flew away and the youngin' shut its eyes, dozed off till Mamma returned to feed it again and again.  That's how baby birds grow so FAST. I couldn't resist this of it all. Mamma Bluejay eventually ignored us and got her youngin' to fly away with her! 😀

I am not a gun lobbyist.  I am just another grassroots, staunch believer in our constitutional Right to Bear Arms.   There are thousands of everyday law-abiding  folks who seek  intelligent and responsible helpful tips, info  or services. This post is not  to be politically correct, having nothing to gain except sharing stuff-to-know.  This is my own perspective about self defense, women's guns and our choices. I do not claim expertise about weapons, ballistics, and shooting methods except for my own hunting and personal recreation. The first tragedy that occurred inspiring  this  post was the devastating massacre at Sandy Hook... Many tragic events have taken place since, and worldwide anyone who pays attention to news is aware of and most surely has an opinion. I truly respect all opinions. This is mine.  HANDGUN CHOICES Years ago, my husband and I were shopping at BassPro sporting goods store.  He was making a batch of homemade sausage, in need of links casin