“The quality of a civilization is measured not by the power of its means, but by the care it is able to offer, by its ability to recognize the other as a face not merely as a function.”

Finally reading Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical. There are some bangers in here.

The Sacred is one of my favorite podcasts, and this episode with Muslim journalist Mehreen Khan is a particular standout. Religion, economics, politics, social media and public life… lots of goodness in the discussion.

castro.fm/episode/I…

2026 Reads: What We Are Seeking by Cameron Reed 📚

What a wonderful, imaginative story. Loved it.

Impressive win for Norway over Brazil.

Rebecca Lowe, in the studio, describing it as “the biggest day in their nation’s history”? Maybe a little bit over the top.

#WorldCup

2026 Reads: End of Days Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America by Chris Jennings 📚

Phew, quite a read.

Started the 4th by running the 8k at the annual Fifth Season Races. PRd my 5-mile time at 41:30, was still only good enough for 11th in my age group (M45-49) and 151st overall. This race turns out some fast runners. Winner of my age group ran it in 30 minutes! 😳

2026 Reads: The Well of Ascension Book Two of Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson 📚

If Dansby Swanson decides to heat up his bat the second half of the season, I’m good with it. 2 HR yesterday, 2 more today and it’s only the 3rd inning! #Cubs #MLB

Eh I don’t like that share sheet. Let’s try again.

#running

Still hotter than Hades but a better run than yesterday!