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
The Amazing Jocko
When I was about 6 or 7 years old, a friend of the family dropped in to visit. I don’t remember his name, but I do remember, he brought a dog with him.
The dog was less than a year old, and very well-trained. He was a black medium poodle, with a great disposition, who loved to play.
I am not sure what the negotiations were like. All I know is when the friend of the family left later that day, Jocko stayed.
I was so excited I walked to every home in the neighborhood with Jocko on a leash, knocked on the door, and introduced him.
“This is my new dog – just wanted you to get to know him ‘cause he’ll be around the neighborhood.” And then off I went to the next house.
Jocko, in spite of his awkward master, was very well accepted in the neighborhood, and by my brother and sisters.
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