August 2021 – Page 2

Idle Thoughts

Aug 3, 2021Toby TompkinsEssays

How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the bulb must really want to change. How many rich people does it take to change a light bulb? None. That’s why they have staff. How do you adjust an anti-vaxxer’s attitude? You can’t. It’s stuck on “stupid.” Mitch McConnell walks into

Assholity

Aug 2, 2021Toby TompkinsEssays

Assholity Some years back, one of my friendships ended dramatically. Someone my wife Patsy and I used to be on very good terms with, a man who had helped us with several building projects at our place in New Hampshire, got smashed on dirty double martinis at a local restaurant and suddenly pitched a fit.