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My Android based Redmi phone told me this morning that it was “World Literature Day”. I did not know there was such a thing, and perhaps there isn’t. Either way, I feel like this is a happy coincidence. For a couple of days now I have been trying to find the time to share with you the work of the Mexican poet Octavio Paz, an inspiration in my own writing, and a legend who is often referred to as a truly “international” poet.

With bitcoin half-mooning, and investors clamoring over a forthcoming bitcoin ETF, you may feel like you’re a little late to the game. But as of today, bitcoin is only sitting at half its all-time high (ATH). If it continues to appreciate in value following each halving, like it has done historically, this would mean you’re still early. Of course, bitcoin is a risk-on asset, and before making any financial decisions it is best to talk to a professional.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Inter Miami is through to the semifinals of the Leagues Cup, and the team got there without having to leave second gear in its most recent victory. Inter Miami on Friday advanced to the next round of the tournament via a 4-0 home mauling of Charlotte FC. The lopsided scoreline was indicative of how dominant the South Florida side was from the run of play at Drv Pnk Stadium, but the win was not the latest attacking masterclass from Lionel Messi and Co.

SPOILER ALERT! The words “turning 40 years old” and “woman” will be used in the sentence. For the readers who don’t like aging, simple math and the value of sticking around, please understand that I don’t care about your feelings-at least not today. I only care about celebrating a wonderful woman that I somehow, someway convinced to marry me over 21 years ago. Thank you for reading Ramble On, Buffa!. This post is public so feel free to share it.

This podcast will always be free, but it’s also how I buy groceries. So if you dig the show and think I deserve to eat, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Welcome to episode #40 of Kurt Vonnegut radio. Our guest today is Jason Zinoman (!!) Jason Zinoman is straight up one of my all time favorite writers and cultural thinkers. He is critic-at-large for The New York Times.

“It’s a penalty to Arsenal! Penalty… wait a moment, there’s a VAR check in progress. They’re checking for offside in the move leading to the penalty… waiting for the decision… still waiting… (crowd noises in the background) the fans are getting annoyed… waiting… OK, no offside so the penalty kick can now be taken (ironic cheering from fans in the background)…” I heard this radio commentary a couple of weeks ago.

Welcome back to “One First,” a weekly newsletter that aims to make the U.S. Supreme Court more accessible to all of us. Every Monday morning, I’ll be offering an update on goings-on at the Court; a longer introduction to the Court’s history, current work, or key players; and some Court-related trivia. If you’re enjoying the newsletter, I hope that you’ll consider sharing it with your networks (and subscribing if you don’t already):

I was grateful to take part recently in a Slite roundtable about decluttering your workspace and how to effectively communicate remotely. You can check out the content here, along with tips from many folks much smarter than I am! One thing that didn’t make the cut was this picture of my desktop at home. Bonus content! Enjoy: Wishing you a great week ahead, Kevan (ᵔᴥᵔ) Thank you for being part of this newsletter.

Welcome back to “One First,” a weekly newsletter that aims to make the U.S. Supreme Court more accessible to all of us. Every Monday morning, I’ll be offering an update on goings-on at the Court; a longer introduction to the Court’s history, current work, or key players; and some Court-related trivia. If you’re enjoying the newsletter, I hope that you’ll consider sharing it with your networks (and subscribing if you don’t already):