Every so often, Phil goes off his meds and starts to act out. Dealing with him at these times is much like nailing Jell-O or peeling raisins. Not very rewarding despite considerable effort.

I am not sure what drives him back onto his meds - I expect he mouths off to one-too-many people face-to-face and gets his clock cleaned, or he is found moldering in an ally somewhere. A stint in rehab, and he is fit, once again to be in polite society until the next 'event'.

Either way, he has some good knowledge, with the failing that it is neither absolute, entirely accurate or complete. This is true of all of us - however, Phil takes that failing very personally, and deems himself exempt from the consequences.

Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA