An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from history—bite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you won’t hear elsewhere.
I’m Jim Fugate—retired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing history’s hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories don’t take themselves too seriously, won’t steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
I hope you’ll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on history—where conversation is always open and everyone’s invited.
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Been Jinxed
Recorded live on February 14, 2023, during the Virtual Linguists, Toastmasters International, online meeting.
Ever wondered, “Have I been Jinxed”?
Have you had things pile up on you, events occur, trouble seem to follow you? I guess it might be possible to be cursed, vexed, or jinxed. Though we may have our suspicions, in the long view of things we may well find that it’s just not so. That dark cloud that shows up and ruins everything won't follow us forever and ruin everything.
Most importantly, we all have the power to fight that paranoia head on. It has to do with where we focus our attention. Expect the worst and that’s what you will find. But, look for the good, seek the positive, and you’ll find that too.
The question is, what are you looking for?
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