is accursed

If you believe that there is a Grand Design, it's hard to imagine also believing in curses. I'm not going to argue the predestination/free will question -- not relevant here, hardheart. Back to curses: one mortal man cannot be the focus of all bad luck, simply can't be. The bigger question is: can a collective group of people be that focus?

Case in point: Sox-Yanks. The former built for the postseason; the latter looking tired, armwise. The end result? 2-0, tired arms.

My fault, with $30 riding on the outcome? Or the fault of a region of pessimists hoping against hope, hoping against fear?