Trying to detach from WTF world

[Cadet]

Does this sound like MLC?

Yes

Any guess on where he might be at in life cycle? Does recent odd 'touch n go' suggest any hope he's progressing?

REPLAY
Sure he is progressing but this is a marathon not a sprint
MLC takes a VERY VERY VERY LONGGGGGGGGGG TIME.

Or am I just crazy too?

Sure all LBS's are crazy but not in the way you think.
We all have issues and accept things we should not accept.
Time to re-learn everything we know.
Read the books and start with a beginners mind.