Here's a postcard that relatives in San Diego sent me... It's of Annie Oakley who was the subject of the song 'Annie's Got a Gun' by ?? (I'm terrible at band names). But you know the one - I'd sing the tune here but don't know how to do that (probably a good thing). But I digress...
Annie was apparently a fantastic shot in the days when it wasn't particularly lady-like to, well, be good with a gun. Anyway, in those days - circa 1860 to 1926 - being a good shot would certainly impress the boys. Which Annie sure did.
The postcard says that Annie was nicknamed 'Little Miss Sure Shot' and she travelled with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. As people of that era were impressed with a 'sure shot' thousands flocked to see her astounding show.... she even shot the cigarette from the mouth of Kaiser Wilhlm of Germany at one time.
So, there's a mentor woman for ya as well as a neat story and bit of history. Plus now when you hear that song by ??, you'll know who they're talking about:)
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