What’s the cure for my perfectionist affliction? It’s to rethink what it means to be a public intellectual. I am actually a public learner, a co-creator of iterative knowledge, not a deliverer of once-and-for-all facts.Read More… More on Transparency Share on Facebook
Blaming a recession on the idea that an insolvent government was finally forced into reducing its debt is like blaming a morning hangover on the fact that you eventually had to stop drinking the night before.Read More… Share on Facebook
As the founding volunteer director for Thistle Farms I have long ago bought into the myth that beggars can’t be choosers. As a professional beggar and priest for more than 20 years, I now understand beggars have to be choosy.Read More… More on Addiction and Recovery Share on Facebook
Men with eating disorders have much shame around their eating disorder, feeling as if they are less masculine because of it. This results in men being less likely to ever seek treatment, or even tell anyone about their eating disorder.Read More… More on Eating Disorders Share on Facebook
Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays has been suspended for four games by Major League Baseball after he threw his batting helmet and it bounced off an umpire. Share on Facebook
A scary moment occurred Wednesday when Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Will Rhymes collapsed and passed out on the field in the bottom of the eighth inning because of what the Rays called an adrenaline rush after he was hit in the elbow by a pitch. Share on Facebook
Yu Darvish pitched 7 2/3 strong innings and Adrian Beltre had a two-run homer to help the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Wednesday night. Share on Facebook
Adam LaRoche broke open a tight game with a three-run double for his 1,000th career hit after homering for No. 999, and Gio Gonzalez took over the NL strikeout lead, leading the Nationals past the Pirates. Share on Facebook
Brian McNamee said he didn’t make up the allegations against Roger Clemens. Share on Facebook
Ever the optimist with his bold personality and bushy black beard, Giants closer Brian Wilson deemed himself ahead of schedule in his recovery from a second Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery and insists he plans to be ready for opening day 201 Share on Facebook
