[lodwick]

I suppose that Jenna's had a come to Jesus discussion about how best to arrive unannounced at Gram's home...

[Conservababe]

(1) : a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking (3) : an illuminating discovery b : a revealing scene or moment

Nope, my ephinany is that I will never be caught without ammo again. If I had had a loaded gun, I would have been able to go to the door, without fear, to see who it was ringing the bell in a bizarre manner. And no, I am not a hysterical woman who would shoot through a door. And if folks even dream that calling 911 will get them emergency help are sadly mistaken, as I have learned the hard way.

[Conservababe]

Oh, I forgot to tell you who the two dumb cops were. One was the female dispatcher who actually asked me why I had left my house after I had filled her in on the details in one of my calls from the street. The other was the female cop who finally arrived after the crisis was over whining that she couldn't find the address.

Now, the male cop was a little arrogant and condescending after it was all over. But, he did give me some advice as he handed my gun back. He said "This wouldn't do you any good, unloaded, unless you threw it at someone. And be very sure to tell us if you have a gun, unloaded or loaded, on your very first call. It makes us nervous if we see one unexpected".