New Blog direction until I can Go " Live": My Life Pt. 1

 Well.....an easier direction for now, for I have lived what I am about to type ....basically my life. Will keep it simple and leave out the usual Army acronyms. I was born, a bit early, in Apr of 1970. I had lung problems and was club footed.  Remember the leg braces from "Forrest Gump"? Yeah, I wore the same things, and if my mom tells it correctly, I used to howl, as the screws were tightened, forcing my legs back into alignment.  Not going to bore with the usual details....but did grow up during the Cuban Missile Crisis and  the end of the Vietnam War. Did very well in high school, finished with a 3.98 or so GPA, and had an affinity for math and science. I went to Pacific Lutheran University and managed about a year and finished with 28 credits. Would have stayed longer if not for the staggering cost of a private university. Starting in 1989, I worked for 3 years at Brigg's Nurseries, a horticultural wealth of knowledge. In 1992, I drove my younger brother Mike to Olympia to take the ASVAB test; a requirement for all Juniors or Seniors in high school.  Not wanting to be bored, I took the test as well...again. Within a week, I received a call from an Army recruiter.  END PT. ONE