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In 2016 I learned that I have Asperger’s.

In 2016 I learned that I have Asperger’s.

Am I selfish to a fault? Check.
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About Garret

About Garret

I grew up in Abingdon, Va., and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1971. I wrote features and columns for the Bluefield, W. Va., Daily…
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CH.8— The Crucible That Is Night-Fire

CH.8— The Crucible That Is Night-Fire

We climb into the cattle car for transport to night-fire where I’ll aim bullets more important, at least to me, than any fired at the…
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CH.7 — Some Help From Waldspurger

CH.7 — Some Help From Waldspurger

It’s almost time for camp. Not the fun kind. The Army’s kind.
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CH.6 — Remember To Use That Front Sight

CH.6 — Remember To Use That Front Sight

I zeroed my rifle this morning.
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CH.5 — A Couple Of OK Cottontails

CH.5 — A Couple Of OK Cottontails

Skebo wakes me up five minutes before my usual 4:45 a.m. rising.
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CH.4 — Feeding My Own Monster

CH.4 — Feeding My Own Monster

Rumor of the night: There’s a telescope in the operations shack and they keep it aimed at us.
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CH.3 — Another Day, Another Detail

CH.3 — Another Day, Another Detail

The last thing I want this first day of basic is a sudden wake-up siren. I want it to go off on my terms, not theirs. I want to ease into…
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CH.2 — Move ’em On, Head ’em Up

CH.2 — Move ’em On, Head ’em Up

The Greyhound lurches to a stop beside what looks like a large garbage can spread end to end with front and center doors and oversized ball…
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