ON ICICLE RIDGE, Chelan County — Weary, low on water and waiting for a lift from a helicopter, I knew I would have plenty of time to ponder the big questions. Like: “How did this happen? Where did I go wrong? Am I an idiot?”

I blinked a lot as a kid. Like, a lot a lot. And my head jerked, like a nod, only quicker and sharper and repeatedly. And I grunted. I didn’t even know I grunted until someone pointed it out to me.…

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