Some ~personal news~ After five amazing years, I've been let go from @Independent. I am grateful for the time I have had there. With that in mind, I am absolutely looking for new work opportunities, especially ahead if the midterms. My email is [email protected]

NEW: Amtrak announces second daily train schedule between PGH-Pilly-NYC. Service will start Nov. 18. Here are the schedules, by departure times. Philly has both arrival and departure since they change engines there and there is always a delay.

8 Things Introverts Hate 1. Loud, crowded places 2. Random calls or surprise visits 3. People invading their space 4. Forced small talk 5. Drama and unnecessary conflict 6. Being asked, “Why are you so quiet?” 7. Too much noise and overstimulation 8. Fake or insincere people

FREE TO READ -- SPECIAL REPORT: Army leadership vacuum creates uncertainty around modernization plans ow.ly/bU2q106EI7N

Defense industry pushes back on Pentagon's 'right to repair' IP campaign ow.ly/XTyR106Chvk

Ahem: Some ~personal news~ I am excited to announce that my second book, "Manly While Stimming: Autism and the Myth of the Masculine Ideal," is available for pre-order via @littlebrown. Pre-order link below.

JUST IN: Former Arlington resident Alex Ovechkin to continue frequenting Ballston practice facility after signing one-year contract with the Capitals, per team press release

Thanks for the restaurant recommendations@in Chapel Hill. I went with Merritt’s, home of the world famous BLT. Even the baby size had four slices of bacon!