Ever since I was a child I knew I had a special ability. If a street light was going to go out, it would wait for me to be around before it snuffed out. The most vivid example of this was the Fourth of July. For some reason, my dad had decided that the best vantage point would be under a street light. We set up the blanket, and as soon as I sat down, the light went out. I wish that was the end of the story, but no.
In Duluth, the Mighty Thomas Shows come for the Fourth and we rode the rides every year. This same year, I got up to go check out the rides. As I walked away, the light turned back on. When I returned, I settled myself back onto the blanket… as the light turned out. This happened an additional three times. That is when I became convinced of my ability. Perhaps it’s just that I notice it more than others, but maybe it’s something more than that. My mom has also experienced this. So, this is my theory. Maybe, just maybe, there are people who are more electrical than others… people who produce a stronger electrical current than others. I don’t know how this would affect lights, but one thing I have definitely noticed is that I am not the only one this happens to. Any of the more scientifically minded people out there are more than welcome to say this theory is total rubbish. I would like to hear your opinions. All I know is that when I am walking down a street at night, and the light goes out, I feel like Dumbledore in the first Harry Potter film with his little light snuffer, except that I have no control.
In Duluth, the Mighty Thomas Shows come for the Fourth and we rode the rides every year. This same year, I got up to go check out the rides. As I walked away, the light turned back on. When I returned, I settled myself back onto the blanket… as the light turned out. This happened an additional three times. That is when I became convinced of my ability. Perhaps it’s just that I notice it more than others, but maybe it’s something more than that. My mom has also experienced this. So, this is my theory. Maybe, just maybe, there are people who are more electrical than others… people who produce a stronger electrical current than others. I don’t know how this would affect lights, but one thing I have definitely noticed is that I am not the only one this happens to. Any of the more scientifically minded people out there are more than welcome to say this theory is total rubbish. I would like to hear your opinions. All I know is that when I am walking down a street at night, and the light goes out, I feel like Dumbledore in the first Harry Potter film with his little light snuffer, except that I have no control.
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