Accused of Being Passive-Aggressive, Larkspur Man Plots Subtle Revenge

Geoff Hockle says he does not have the personality disorder that afflicts so many Marin inhabitants – and anyone who says he does can expect to suffer indirect consequences. "I'll put it this way: prepare to be ruthlessly undermined," said Hockle, who overheard a coworker casually diagnose him with the condition – and has been seething ever since. He says Linda has no idea what's coming her way, but promises that it will be completely disproportionate to what was probably a passing remark. "If I'm so passive," Hockle added, "would I be planning to ruin Linda's life?"