/* =============================================
       CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (DESIGN TOKENS)
       ============================================= */
    :root {
      --cream:        #faf7f2;
      --cream-dark:   #f3ede3;
      --warm-white:   #fffdf9;
      --ink:          #1a1612;
      --ink-light:    #3d3530;
      --ink-muted:    #7a6f68;
      --ink-faint:    #b5ada6;
      --rust:         #c4622d;
      --rust-light:   #e8846a;
      --sage:         #5a7a5e;
      --sage-light:   #8aab8e;
      --dusty-blue:   #6b8fa8;
      --blush:        #e8c4b4;
      --blush-light:  #f5e6de;
      --gold:         #c9a84c;

      --font-serif:   'Lora', Georgia, serif;
      --font-sans:    'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
      --font-hand:    'Caveat', cursive;

      --radius-sm:    6px;
      --radius-md:    14px;
      --radius-lg:    24px;
      --radius-xl:    40px;

      --shadow-soft:  0 4px 24px rgba(26,22,18,0.07);
      --shadow-card:  0 8px 40px rgba(26,22,18,0.10);
      --shadow-hover: 0 16px 56px rgba(26,22,18,0.16);

      --transition:   0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    /* =============================================
       RESET & BASE
       ============================================= */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      font-size: 16px;
    }

    body {
      background: var(--cream);
      color: var(--ink);
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      line-height: 1.7;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
    a  { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
    ul { list-style: none; }
.post-card-img img[src$=".svg"] {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
}
    /* =============================================
       UTILITY CLASSES
       ============================================= */
    .container {
      max-width: 1180px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 28px;
    }

    .serif      { font-family: var(--font-serif); }
    .handwritten{ font-family: var(--font-hand); }

    .section-tag {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-family: var(--font-hand);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--rust);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .section-tag::before {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 28px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--rust);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 28px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .btn::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }
    .btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

    .btn-primary {
      background: var(--ink);
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,22,18,0.25);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover {
      background: var(--ink-light);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,22,18,0.3);
    }

    .btn-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--ink);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--ink);
    }
    .btn-outline:hover {
      background: var(--ink);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn-rust {
      background: var(--rust);
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(196,98,45,0.35);
    }
    .btn-rust:hover {
      background: #b35525;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(196,98,45,0.45);
    }

    /* Fade-in on scroll */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(32px);
      transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
                  transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    }
    .reveal.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* =============================================
       HEADER / NAV
       ============================================= */
    .site-header {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 9995;
      padding: 0;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .site-header.scrolled .header-inner {
      background: rgba(250,247,242,0.88);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.25);
      padding: 14px 28px;
    }

    .header-inner {
      max-width: 1180px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 22px 28px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .logo-mark {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      background: var(--ink);
      border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .logo-mark svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
    .logo-text {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--ink);
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .logo-text span {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--rust);
    }

    /* =============================================
       NAV — BASE
       ============================================= */
    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 2px;
    }

    .nav-links > li {
      position: static; /* intentional – dropdown uses absolute, mega uses fixed */
    }

    /* Top-level plain link */
    .nav-links > li > a {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      padding: 8px 14px;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      border-radius: 8px;
      position: relative;
      transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-links > li > a::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 4px; left: 14px;
      width: 0; height: 1.5px;
      background: var(--rust);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: width var(--transition);
    }
    .nav-links > li > a:hover { color: var(--ink); background: rgba(26,22,18,0.05); }
    .nav-links > li > a:hover::after { width: calc(100% - 28px); }

    /* Nav trigger button (for dropdown / mega) */
    .nav-trigger {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      padding: 8px 14px;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      border-radius: 8px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    }
    .nav-trigger:hover,
    .nav-links > li.open > .nav-trigger {
      color: var(--ink);
      background: rgba(26,22,18,0.05);
    }

    .nav-chevron {
      width: 14px; height: 14px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: transform var(--transition);
      color: var(--ink-faint);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .nav-links > li.open > .nav-trigger .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

    .nav-cta { margin-left: 8px; }

    /* =============================================
       DROPDOWN MENU  — "About"
       Uses absolute positioning relative to <li>
       which has position:relative set by JS on open
       ============================================= */
    .has-dropdown { position: relative !important; }

    .dropdown-menu {
      position: absolute;
      top: calc(100% + 8px);
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
      min-width: 230px;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.3);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(26,22,18,0.14), 0 2px 8px rgba(26,22,18,0.06);
      padding: 8px;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0.22s;
      z-index: 9999;
    }
    .nav-links > li.open .dropdown-menu {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
      pointer-events: all;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }

    /* Caret tip */
    .dropdown-menu::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -6px;
      left: 50%;
      margin-left: -6px;
      width: 12px; height: 12px;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.3);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.3);
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }

    .dropdown-menu a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      padding: 9px 12px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--cream-dark); color: var(--ink); }

    .dd-icon {
      width: 30px; height: 30px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .dd-label { display: block; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.3; }
    .dd-sub   { display: block; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 1px; }

    .dropdown-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(181,173,166,0.22); margin: 6px 0; }

    /* =============================================
       MEGA MENU — "Blog"
       Full-width panel anchored below the header
       ============================================= */
    .mega-menu {
      position: fixed;
      top: 70px;           /* overridden precisely by JS after header measures */
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(26,22,18,0.13);
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      pointer-events: none;
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
      z-index: 9998;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .nav-links > li.open .mega-menu {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
      pointer-events: all;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .mega-inner {
      max-width: 1180px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 32px 28px 36px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 32px;
    }

    /* Featured panel */
    .mega-featured {
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.18);
      padding-right: 32px;
    }
    .mega-featured-label {
      font-family: var(--font-hand);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--rust);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }
    .mega-featured-label::before {
      content:''; width:16px; height:1.5px;
      background: var(--rust); border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .mega-feat-card {
      display: block;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.15);
      transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    }
    .mega-feat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }

    .mega-feat-img { width: 100%; height: 120px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--blush-light); }
    .mega-feat-img svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

    .mega-feat-body { padding: 12px 14px 16px; }
    .mega-feat-cat  { font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .mega-feat-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 0.93rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 7px;
    }
    .mega-feat-meta { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--ink-faint); }

    /* Topic columns */
    .mega-col { min-width: 0; }
    .mega-col-title {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.09em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-faint);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      padding-bottom: 8px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.15);
    }
    .mega-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }
    .mega-link {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      padding: 8px 10px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.15s;
    }
    .mega-link:hover { background: var(--cream-dark); }
    .mega-link-icon {
      width: 30px; height: 30px;
      border-radius: 7px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.9rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .mega-link-name { font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.25; }
    .mega-link-desc { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 1px; }

    /* Mega bottom bar */
    .mega-footer-bar {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.15);
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 12px 28px;
    }
    .mega-footer-bar-inner {
      max-width: 1180px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .mega-footer-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
    .mega-footer-links a {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.15s;
    }
    .mega-footer-links a:hover { color: var(--rust); }
    .mega-footer-cta {
      font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--rust);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
    }

    /* =============================================
       BACKDROP
       ============================================= */
    .nav-backdrop {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(26,22,18,0.22);
      backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
      z-index: 9990;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.25s, visibility 0.25s;
    }
    .nav-backdrop.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
      pointer-events: all;
    }

    .hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 4px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
    }
    .hamburger span {
      display: block;
      width: 24px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--ink);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

    .mobile-menu {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: var(--cream);
      z-index: 99999;
      flex-direction: column;
      overflow-y: auto;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.3s;
    }
    .mobile-menu.open {
      display: flex;
      opacity: 1;
      pointer-events: all;
    }

    .mobile-menu-inner {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 80px 40px 40px;
      gap: 4px;
      min-height: 100%;
    }

    .mob-item {}
    .mob-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      width: 100%;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 10px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.18);
      text-align: left;
    }
    .mob-row-link {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--ink);
      transition: color 0.2s;
      line-height: 1;
      text-decoration: none;
      flex: 1;
      display: block;
    }
    .mob-row-link:hover { color: var(--rust); }

    .mob-chevron {
      width: 20px; height: 20px;
      color: var(--ink-faint);
      transition: transform var(--transition);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .mob-item.open .mob-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

    .mob-sub {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 2px;
      padding: 10px 0 14px 16px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.18);
    }
    .mob-item.open .mob-sub { display: flex; }

    .mob-sub-section-label {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.09em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-faint);
      padding: 10px 10px 6px;
    }

    .mob-sub-link {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      padding: 9px 10px;
      border-radius: 9px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.18s;
    }
    .mob-sub-link:hover { background: var(--cream-dark); }

    .mob-sub-icon {
      width: 30px; height: 30px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .mob-sub-name  { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
    .mob-sub-desc  { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink-faint); }

    /* =============================================
       HERO SECTION
       ============================================= */
    .hero {
      min-height: 100svh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 120px 0 80px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--warm-white);
    }

    /* Decorative noise texture */
    .hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 512 512' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      opacity: 0.4;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Decorative circle blobs */
    .hero-blob {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-blob-1 {
      width: 520px; height: 520px;
      background: var(--blush);
      opacity: 0.45;
      top: -120px; right: -100px;
    }
    .hero-blob-2 {
      width: 360px; height: 360px;
      background: #d4e6cc;
      opacity: 0.35;
      bottom: 0; left: -80px;
    }

    .hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 60px;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .hero-eyebrow-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--rust);
      animation: pulse 2s infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulse {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
      50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0.6; }
    }
    .hero-eyebrow-text {
      font-family: var(--font-hand);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--rust);
    }

    .hero-headline {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.18;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .hero-headline em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--rust);
      position: relative;
    }

    .hero-desc {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.75;
      max-width: 440px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .hero-scroll-hint {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-top: 56px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--ink-faint);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .scroll-line {
      width: 1px;
      height: 48px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--ink-faint), transparent);
      animation: scrollAnim 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes scrollAnim {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; height: 48px; }
      50% { opacity: 1; height: 64px; }
    }

    /* Hero illustration */
    .hero-visual {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative;
    }

    .hero-illustration-wrap {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 460px;
    }

    .hero-card-float {
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      padding: 28px;
      position: absolute;
      animation: floatAnim 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes floatAnim {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
      50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
    }

    .hero-card-float-1 {
      bottom: -20px;
      left: -30px;
      width: 190px;
      animation-delay: 0s;
    }
    .hero-card-float-2 {
      top: 10px;
      right: -20px;
      width: 160px;
      animation-delay: 1.5s;
    }

    .hero-card-label {
      font-family: var(--font-hand);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .hero-card-value {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .heroboc{
      transition-delay:0.15s
    }
    .hero-card-value.value1{
      font-size:1rem;
    }
    .hero-card-sub {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--ink-faint);
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    .hero-svg-wrap {
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      background: var(--blush-light);
    }

    /* =============================================
       ABOUT SECTION
       ============================================= */
    .about {
      padding: 120px 0;
      background: var(--cream);
      position: relative;
    }

    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
      gap: 80px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .about-image-wrap {
      position: relative;
    }

    .about-image-frame {
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      background: var(--blush-light);
      position: relative;
    }

    .about-deco-ring {
      position: absolute;
      width: 240px; height: 240px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1.5px dashed var(--rust-light);
      top: -30px; left: -30px;
      opacity: 0.5;
      animation: rotateSlow 20s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes rotateSlow {
      from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
      to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
    }

    .about-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -16px;
      right: -16px;
      background: var(--ink);
      color: #fff;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      text-align: center;
    }
    .about-badge-num {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .about-badge-label {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    .about-content { max-width: 520px; }

    .about-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.22;
      letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .about-title span {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--rust);
    }

    .about-bio {
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .about-skills {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 28px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    .about-skill-tag {
      padding: 7px 16px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--ink-light);
      font-weight: 500;
      border: 1px solid rgba(122,111,104,0.15);
      transition: var(--transition);
      cursor: default;
    }
    .about-skill-tag:hover {
      background: var(--ink);
      color: #fff;
      border-color: var(--ink);
    }

    .about-social {
      display: flex;
      gap: 14px;
    }
    .social-icon-btn {
      width: 42px; height: 42px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      border: 1px solid rgba(122,111,104,0.2);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      transition: var(--transition);
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .social-icon-btn:hover {
      background: var(--ink);
      color: #fff;
      border-color: var(--ink);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
    .social-icon-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

    /* =============================================
       FEATURED POSTS
       ============================================= */
    .featured {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: var(--warm-white);
    }

    .section-header {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: flex-end;
      margin-bottom: 56px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      color: var(--ink);
      line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .section-title span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }

    .featured-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
      grid-template-rows: auto auto;
      gap: 28px;
    }

    .post-card {
      background: var(--cream);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      transition: var(--transition);
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .post-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    }

    .post-card.featured-main {
      grid-row: 1 / 3;
    }

    .post-card-img {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
      object-fit: cover;
      background: var(--blush-light);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .post-card.featured-main .post-card-img {
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    }

    .post-card-img-inner {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    }
    .post-card:hover .post-card-img-inner {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }

    .post-card-body {
      padding: 24px 28px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .post-card-meta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .post-cat {
      font-family: var(--font-hand);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--rust);
      background: var(--blush-light);
      padding: 3px 12px;
      border-radius: 100px;
    }
    .post-date {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--ink-faint);
    }

    .post-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.35;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .post-card.featured-main .post-card-title {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .post-card:hover .post-card-title { color: var(--rust); }

    .post-card-excerpt {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .post-card-footer {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-top: auto;
    }
    .post-read-more {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--rust);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      transition: gap 0.2s;
    }
    .post-card:hover .post-read-more { gap: 10px; }

    .post-author-mini {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .post-author-av {
      width: 28px; height: 28px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--blush);
      overflow: hidden;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .post-author-name {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
    }

    /* =============================================
       BLOG GRID SECTION
       ============================================= */
    .blog-grid-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: var(--cream);
    }

    .blog-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
      margin-top: 56px;
    }

    .blog-mini-card {
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.25);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: var(--transition);
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .blog-mini-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
      border-color: rgba(196,98,45,0.25);
    }

    .blog-mini-img {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 3/2;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .blog-mini-img-inner {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    }
    .blog-mini-img-inner img{
      height: auto;
    }
    .blog-mini-card:hover .blog-mini-img-inner { transform: scale(1.06); }

    .blog-mini-body { padding: 20px 22px 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

    .blog-mini-cat {
      font-family: var(--font-hand);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--dusty-blue);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .blog-mini-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.4;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .blog-mini-card:hover .blog-mini-title { color: var(--rust); }

    .blog-mini-excerpt {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.65;
      flex: 1;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .blog-mini-footer {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--ink-faint);
    }
    .read-time { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

    /* =============================================
       Pagination SECTION
       ============================================= */
       .cg-pagination.text-center.ul-li {
    margin-top: 50px;
}
.pagination { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.pagination .page-item a,
.pagination .page-item span {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #6b7280;
  transition: all 0.15s;
}
.pagination .page-item a:hover { border-color: #9ca3af; background: #f9fafb; }
.pagination .page-item span.current { background: var(--rust); color: #fff; border-color: var(--rust); }
    /* =============================================
       CATEGORIES SECTION
       ============================================= */
    .categories {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: var(--warm-white);
    }

    .cat-grid {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .cat-chip {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      padding: 12px 22px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(122,111,104,0.15);
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink-light);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .cat-chip::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: var(--ink);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    }
    .cat-chip:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .cat-chip:hover { color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); }
    .cat-chip > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

    .cat-chip-icon {
      font-family: var(--font-hand);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .cat-chip-count {
      background: rgba(122,111,104,0.15);
      color: var(--ink-muted);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      padding: 2px 8px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .cat-chip:hover .cat-chip-count {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    }

    /* =============================================
       NEWSLETTER SECTION
       ============================================= */
    .newsletter {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: var(--ink);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .newsletter::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 600px; height: 600px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,98,45,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
      top: -200px; right: -100px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .newsletter::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 400px; height: 400px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(90,122,94,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
      bottom: -150px; left: -50px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .newsletter-inner {
      max-width: 620px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .newsletter-tag {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-family: var(--font-hand);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--rust-light);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .newsletter-tag::before {
      content: '';
      width: 24px; height: 1.5px;
      background: var(--rust-light);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .newsletter-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.22;
      letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .newsletter-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--blush); }

    .newsletter-desc {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      border-radius: 100px;
      padding: 6px;
      max-width: 525px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
.newsletter-form p{

      display: flex;
      gap: 0;
}
    .newsletter-input {
      flex: 1;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      outline: none;
      padding: 10px 20px;
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: #fff;
    }
    .newsletter-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

    .newsletter-btn {
      padding: 12px 28px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--rust);
      color: #fff;
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .newsletter-btn:hover {
      background: #b35525;
      transform: scale(1.03);
    }

    .newsletter-privacy {
      margin-top: 16px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }

     /* =============================================
       PAGE HERO  — full-width editorial opener
       ============================================= */
    .about-hero {
      padding: 140px 0 0;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .about-hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 512 512' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.025'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Blobs */
    .hero-blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); pointer-events: none; }
    .hero-blob-1 { width: 480px; height: 480px; background: var(--blush); opacity: 0.4; top: -140px; right: -60px; }
    .hero-blob-2 { width: 320px; height: 320px; background: #d4e6cc; opacity: 0.35; bottom: 40px; left: -80px; }

    .about-hero-inner {
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 64px;
      align-items: flex-end;
      padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* Left text column */
    .about-hero-content { padding-bottom: 72px; }

    .page-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .page-eyebrow-dot {
      width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--rust); animation: pulse 2.2s infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1} 50%{transform:scale(1.35);opacity:.55} }

    .about-hero-headline {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.16;
      letter-spacing: -0.022em; color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .about-hero-headline em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }

    .about-hero-lead p {
      font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.8; max-width: 460px; margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .hero-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    /* Right illustration column */
    .about-hero-visual {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: center; position: relative;
    }
    .portrait-frame {
      width: 100%; max-width: 420px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
      overflow: hidden; background: var(--blush-light);
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 -8px 60px rgba(26,22,18,0.08);
    }
    .portrait-frame svg { display: block; width: 100%; }

    /* Floating badge cards */
    .hero-float-badge {
      position: absolute;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 14px 18px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      animation: floatAnim 4s ease-in-out infinite;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    @keyframes floatAnim { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px)} }
    .hero-float-badge-1 { top: 60px; left: -30px; width: 170px; animation-delay: 0s; }
    .hero-float-badge-2 { top: 180px; right: -24px; width: 155px; animation-delay: 1.8s; }
    .badge-label { font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .badge-value { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; }
    .badge-sub   { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 3px; }

    /* Stat pills row */
    .hero-stats-row {
      display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .hero-stat-pill {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
    }
    .stat-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
    .stat-lbl { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }

    /* =============================================
       ABOUT DIVIDER  — hand-drawn wavy line
       ============================================= */
    .wavy-divider { width: 100%; display: block; margin-top: -2px; }

    /* =============================================
       STORY SECTION
       ============================================= */
    .story-section {
      padding: 96px 0;
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .story-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
      gap: 80px;
      align-items: start;
    }

    /* Sticky sidebar */
    .story-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; }

    .story-sidebar-label {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 20px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    }
    .story-sidebar-label::before { content:''; width:16px; height:1.5px; background:var(--rust); border-radius:2px; }

    .story-toc { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
    .toc-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
      cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s;
      border: none; background: none; text-align: left;
      font-family: var(--font-sans); width: 100%;
    }
    .toc-item:hover, .toc-item.active {
      background: var(--cream-dark); color: var(--ink);
    }
    .toc-item.active { font-weight: 500; }
    .toc-dot {
      width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--ink-faint); flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: background 0.18s;
    }
    .toc-item.active .toc-dot, .toc-item:hover .toc-dot { background: var(--rust); }

    .sidebar-quote {
      margin-top: 36px;
      padding: 20px 20px 20px 24px;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--rust);
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    }
    .sidebar-quote p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-style: italic; font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.65;
    }
    .sidebar-quote cite {
      display: block; margin-top: 10px;
      font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-faint);
      font-style: normal; font-family: var(--font-hand);
    }

    /* Story content */
    .story-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 64px; }

    .story-block { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
    .story-block-tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .story-block-tag::before { content:''; width:20px; height:1.5px; background:var(--rust); border-radius:2px; }

    .story-block-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .story-block-title span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }

    .story-block p {
      color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.85;
      font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .story-block p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .story-block p strong { color: var(--ink-light); font-weight: 600; }

    /* Highlight callout */
    .story-callout {
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 24px 26px;
      margin: 24px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .story-callout::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 4px; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--rust), var(--gold));
    }
    .story-callout p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.05rem; font-style: italic;
      color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* Inline image + text layout */
    .story-image-inline {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 24px;
      margin: 28px 0;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .story-image-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--blush-light);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    }
    .story-image-card svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
    .story-image-text {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
    }
    .story-image-text p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

    /* =============================================
       TIMELINE  — work/life milestones
       ============================================= */
    .timeline-section {
      padding: 96px 0;
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .timeline-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
    .timeline-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .timeline-title span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }
    .timeline-subtitle { font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--ink-muted); max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto; }

    .timeline {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 760px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 0 40px;
    }
    /* Centre spine */
    .timeline::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 1.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--rust), transparent);
      transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .tl-item {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 40px 1fr;
      gap: 0;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      align-items: start;
    }

    /* Left-side items */
    .tl-item.left .tl-card  { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; text-align: right; padding-right: 28px; }
    .tl-item.left .tl-node  { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
    .tl-item.left .tl-empty { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }

    /* Right-side items */
    .tl-item.right .tl-empty { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
    .tl-item.right .tl-node  { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
    .tl-item.right .tl-card  { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; text-align: left; padding-left: 28px; }

    .tl-node {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
      padding-top: 14px;
    }
    .tl-dot {
      width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 2.5px solid var(--rust);
      flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1;
      transition: transform 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    }
    .tl-item:hover .tl-dot {
      transform: scale(1.3);
      background: var(--rust);
    }

    .tl-card {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 18px 20px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .tl-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateY(-3px); }

    .tl-year {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
    .tl-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
      line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .tl-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .tl-card-tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
      margin-top: 10px; padding: 3px 10px;
      border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.74rem;
      background: var(--blush-light); color: var(--rust);
      font-family: var(--font-hand);
    }

    /* =============================================
       VALUES / BELIEFS SECTION
       ============================================= */
    .values-section {
      padding: 96px 0;
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .values-header { margin-bottom: 56px; }
    .values-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .values-title span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }

    .values-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .value-card {
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 28px;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .value-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--card-accent, var(--rust));
      border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
    }
    .value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }

    .value-icon {
      width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 18px;
      background: var(--icon-bg, var(--blush-light));
    }
    .value-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .value-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.72;
    }

    /* =============================================
       SKILLS & TOOLS  SECTION
       ============================================= */
    .skills-section {
      padding: 96px 0;
      background: var(--warm-white);
    }
    .skills-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 56px;
      align-items: start;
    }
    .skills-text-col {}
    .skills-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
      font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .skills-title span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }
    .skills-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 28px; }

    .skill-bars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
    .skill-bar-item {}
    .skill-bar-header {
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center; margin-bottom: 7px;
    }
    .skill-bar-label { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-light); }
    .skill-bar-pct   { font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--rust); }
    .skill-bar-track {
      height: 6px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--cream-dark); overflow: hidden;
    }
    .skill-bar-fill {
      height: 100%; border-radius: 100px;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--rust), var(--gold));
      width: 0%;
      transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    }

    /* Tools chips */
    .tools-col {}
    .tools-section-label {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 20px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    }
    .tools-section-label::before { content:''; width:16px; height:1.5px; background:var(--rust); border-radius:2px; }

    .tools-group { margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .tools-group-title {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .tools-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
    .tool-chip {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
      padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      border: 1px solid rgba(122,111,104,0.15);
      font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-light);
      transition: var(--transition); cursor: default;
    }
    .tool-chip:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .tool-chip span { font-size: 0.85rem; }

    /* =============================================
       "NOW"  SECTION  — what I'm doing right now
       ============================================= */
    .now-section {
      padding: 96px 0;
      background: var(--ink);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .now-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 560px; height: 560px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,98,45,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
      top: -200px; right: -80px; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .now-section::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(90,122,94,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
      bottom: -120px; left: 0; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .now-inner {
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 72px; align-items: center;
    }
    .now-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--rust-light); margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    }
    .now-tag::before { content:''; width:20px; height:1.5px; background:var(--rust-light); border-radius:2px; }
    .now-tag-dot {
      width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--sage-light); animation: pulse 2s infinite;
    }
    .now-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 600; color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .now-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--blush); }
    .now-updated {
      font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      margin-bottom: 32px; font-family: var(--font-hand);
    }
    .now-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
    .now-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .now-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); }
    .now-card-icon {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .now-card-title { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 3px; }
    .now-card-sub   { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

    /* Now — right panel: illustration */
    .now-visual {
      display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    }
    .now-svg-wrap {
      width: 100%; max-width: 380px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }
    .now-svg-wrap svg { display: block; width: 100%; }

    /* =============================================
       BOOKSHELF  SECTION
       ============================================= */
    .books-section {
      padding: 96px 0;
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .books-header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .books-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
      font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .books-title span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }
    .books-subtitle { font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-top: 10px; max-width: 520px; }

    .books-shelf {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .book-card {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
    }
    .book-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-1deg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
    .book-cover {
      width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 2/3;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      padding: 16px;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .book-cover-title {
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
      text-align: center; line-height: 1.35;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .book-cover-author {
      font-size: 0.62rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      text-align: center; margin-top: 6px;
      font-style: italic; position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .book-body { padding: 10px 12px 14px; }
    .book-genre {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.76rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .book-desc { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

    /* =============================================
       CONNECT / CONTACT STRIP
       ============================================= */
    .connect-section {
      padding: 96px 0;
      background: var(--warm-white);
    }
    .connect-inner {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
      gap: 72px; align-items: center;
    }
    .connect-text {}
    .connect-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.018em;
      color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .connect-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }
    .connect-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 460px; }
    .connect-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    .connect-channels { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .channel-card {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
      padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .channel-card:hover { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateX(4px); }
    .channel-icon {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .channel-card:hover .channel-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
    .channel-name { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .channel-handle { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-faint); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .channel-card:hover .channel-name,
    .channel-card:hover .channel-handle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
    .channel-arrow { margin-left: auto; color: var(--ink-faint); transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
    .channel-card:hover .channel-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
/* =============================================
       CONNECT / CONTACT STRIP
       ============================================= */
    .connect-section {
      padding: 96px 0;
      background: var(--warm-white);
    }
    .connect-inner {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
      gap: 72px; align-items: center;
    }
    .connect-text {}
    .connect-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.018em;
      color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .connect-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }
    .connect-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 460px; }
    .connect-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    .connect-channels { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .channel-card {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
      padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .channel-icon img {
        max-width: 25px !important;
    }
    .channel-card:hover .channel-icon i {
      color: #fff;
  }
    .channel-card:hover { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateX(4px); }
    .channel-icon {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .channel-card:hover .channel-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
    .channel-name { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .channel-handle { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-faint); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .channel-card:hover .channel-name,
    .channel-card:hover .channel-handle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
    .channel-arrow { margin-left: auto; color: var(--ink-faint); transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
    .channel-card:hover .channel-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

     /* =============================================
       FAQ SECTION
       ============================================= */
    .faq-section {
      padding: 80px 0 100px;
      background: var(--warm-white);
    }

    .faq-inner {
      max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .faq-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
    .faq-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
      font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .faq-title span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }
    .faq-subtitle { font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }

    .faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }

    .faq-item {
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.22);
    }
    .faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.22); }

    .faq-question {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
      padding: 22px 4px; cursor: pointer;
      list-style: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
    }
    .faq-question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
    .faq-q-text {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.4;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .faq-item[open] .faq-q-text { color: var(--rust); }
    .faq-icon {
      width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.3s;
    }
    .faq-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .faq-item[open] .faq-icon { background: var(--blush-light); transform: rotate(45deg); }
    .faq-item[open] .faq-icon svg { color: var(--rust); }

    .faq-answer {
      padding: 0 4px 22px;
      font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.8;
    }
    .faq-answer a { color: var(--rust); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,98,45,0.3); transition: border-color 0.2s; }
    .faq-answer a:hover { border-color: var(--rust); }

     /* =============================================
       PAGE HERO
       ============================================= */
    .page-hero {
      padding: 130px 0 0;
      background: var(--cream);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .hero-blob {
      position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-blob-1 {
      width: 500px; height: 500px; background: var(--blush);
      opacity: 0.42; top: -150px; right: -80px;
      animation: floatY 20s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .hero-blob-2 {
      width: 360px; height: 360px; background: #d4e6cc;
      opacity: 0.32; bottom: -80px; left: -60px;
      animation: floatY 24s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
    }

    .page-hero-inner {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 28px 72px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .page-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 20px;
      animation: heroFadeUp 0.65s 0.05s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }
    .page-eyebrow::before {
      content: ''; width: 22px; height: 1.5px;
      background: var(--rust); border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .eyebrow-dot {
      width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--rust); animation: pulse 2s infinite;
    }

    .page-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.12;
      letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 22px;
      animation: heroFadeUp 0.65s 0.14s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }
    .page-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }

    .page-subtitle {
      font-size: 1.06rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.8; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 40px;
      animation: heroFadeUp 0.65s 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }
    /* Status badge */
    .status-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.22);
      border-radius: 100px; padding: 10px 20px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      animation: heroFadeUp 0.65s 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }
    .status-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--sage); flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(90,122,94,0.2);
      animation: pulse 2.5s infinite;
    }
    .status-text { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-muted); font-weight: 500; }
    .status-text span { color: var(--sage); font-weight: 600; }

    @keyframes heroFadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    /* Wavy divider */
    .wavy-divider { display: block; width: 100%; margin-top: -2px; }

    /* =============================================
       CONTACT LAYOUT  — form + sidebar
       ============================================= */
    .contact-section {
      padding: 80px 0 100px;
      background: var(--cream);
    }

    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
      gap: 64px;
      align-items: start;
    }

    /* ---- FORM COLUMN ---- */
    .form-col {}

    .form-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
      font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.018em;
      color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.22; margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .form-heading span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }

    .form-subtext {
      font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 500px;
    }

    /* Subject tabs */
    .subject-tabs {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    .subject-tab {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      border: 1.5px solid transparent;
      font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-muted);
      cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
      user-select: none;
    }
    .subject-tab:hover { border-color: rgba(196,98,45,0.3); color: var(--ink); }
    .subject-tab.active {
      background: var(--blush-light);
      border-color: rgba(196,98,45,0.35);
      color: var(--rust);
    }
    .subject-tab-icon { font-size: 0.9rem; }

    /* Form fields */
    .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }

    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }

    .field-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }

    .field-label {
      font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--ink-light);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
    }
    .field-required { color: var(--rust); font-size: 0.75rem; }

    .field-input,
    .field-textarea,
    .field-select {
      width: 100%;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.3);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 13px 16px;
      font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      outline: none;
      -webkit-appearance: none;
    }
    .field-input::placeholder,
    .field-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--ink-faint); }
    .field-input:focus,
    .field-textarea:focus,
    .field-select:focus {
      border-color: var(--rust);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196,98,45,0.1);
    }
    .field-input.error,
    .field-textarea.error { border-color: #e05555; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(224,85,85,0.1); }

    .field-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 160px; line-height: 1.65; }

    .field-select {
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%23b5ada6' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      background-position: right 14px center;
      padding-right: 40px; cursor: pointer;
    }

    .field-hint { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: -4px; }
    .field-error { font-size: 0.74rem; color: #e05555; margin-top: -4px; display: none; }
    .field-group.has-error .field-error { display: block; }
    .field-group.has-error .field-input,
    .field-group.has-error .field-textarea { border-color: #e05555; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(224,85,85,0.08); }

    /* Character counter */
    .field-counter {
      font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-faint);
      text-align: right; margin-top: -4px;
    }
    .field-counter.warn { color: var(--rust); }

    /* Checkbox */
    .field-checkbox-row {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
    }
    .field-checkbox {
      width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 5px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.4);
      appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
      background: var(--warm-white); cursor: pointer;
      flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
      position: relative;
    }
    .field-checkbox:checked {
      background: var(--rust); border-color: var(--rust);
    }
    .field-checkbox:checked::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 1px;
      width: 8px; height: 11px;
      border: 2px solid #fff; border-top: none; border-left: none;
      transform: rotate(42deg);
    }
    .field-checkbox:focus { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196,98,45,0.15); }
    .checkbox-label {
      font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.55;
    }
    .checkbox-label a { color: var(--rust); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,98,45,0.3); transition: border-color 0.2s; }
    .checkbox-label a:hover { border-color: var(--rust); }

    /* Submit button */
    .submit-row {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .btn-submit {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
      padding: 15px 36px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
      font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
      border: none; cursor: pointer;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,22,18,0.22);
      transition: var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .btn-submit::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: var(--rust);
      transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    }
    .btn-submit:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .btn-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,22,18,0.28); }
    .btn-submit > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .btn-submit svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
    .btn-submit.loading { pointer-events: none; }
    .btn-submit.loading .btn-label { opacity: 0; }
    .btn-submit.loading .btn-loader { display: flex; }
    .btn-loader {
      display: none; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .spinner {
      width: 20px; height: 20px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      border-top-color: #fff; border-radius: 50%;
      animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

    .submit-note {
      font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-faint);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
    }
    .submit-note svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

    /* Success state */
    .form-success {
      display: none;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(90,122,94,0.25);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      padding: 48px 40px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    }
    .form-success.visible { display: block; }
    .success-icon {
      width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: #d4e6cc; margin: 0 auto 20px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .success-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--sage); }
    .success-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.7rem;
      font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .success-title span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }
    .success-desc { font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .success-back {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
      padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
      font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem;
      border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .success-back:hover { background: var(--rust); transform: translateY(-2px); }

    /* ---- SIDEBAR ---- */
    .contact-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

    /* Maya card */
    .maya-card {
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    }
    .maya-card-visual {
      background: var(--blush-light);
      display: flex; justify-content: center;
      padding: 28px 28px 0;
    }
    .maya-card-visual svg { width: 160px; height: 160px; display: block; }

    .maya-card-body { padding: 24px 28px 28px; }
    .maya-card-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .maya-card-name {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .maya-card-bio {
      font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.72; margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .maya-card-stats {
      display: flex; gap: 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      padding-top: 18px;
    }
    .maya-stat { flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 0 12px; }
    .maya-stat + .maya-stat { border-left: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.18); }
    .maya-stat-num {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1;
    }
    .maya-stat-num sup { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .maya-stat-lbl { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 3px; }

    /* Channel cards */
    .channels-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .channel-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .channel-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
      padding: 14px 18px;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .channel-item:hover {
      background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink);
      transform: translateX(5px);
    }
    .channel-icon {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.05rem; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .channel-item:hover .channel-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
    .channel-info { flex: 1; }
    .channel-name {
      font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
      transition: color 0.2s; line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .channel-handle { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink-faint); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .channel-item:hover .channel-name { color: #fff; }
    .channel-item:hover .channel-handle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
    .channel-arrow {
      color: var(--ink-faint); transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .channel-arrow svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
    .channel-item:hover .channel-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

    /* Response time card */
    .response-card {
      background: var(--ink);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 24px 24px 26px;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .response-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,98,45,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
      top: -60px; right: -40px; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .response-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--rust-light); margin-bottom: 10px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .response-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 600; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .response-desc {
      font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .contact-form br {
        display: none;
    }

    .contact-form label {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .response-stats {
      display: flex; gap: 14px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .resp-stat {
      flex: 1; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      padding: 10px 12px; text-align: center;
    }
    .resp-stat-num {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1;
    }
    .resp-stat-num span { color: var(--rust-light); font-style: italic; }
    .resp-stat-lbl { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-top: 4px; }
    /* =============================================
       MAIN 404 LAYOUT
       ============================================= */
    .page-main {
      flex: 1; position: relative; z-index: 5;
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      padding: 120px 0 80px;
    }
    .page-inner {
      max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px;
      width: 100%;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 72px; align-items: center;
    }

    /* ---- LEFT TEXT ---- */
    .text-col {
      animation: slideUp 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }
    @keyframes slideUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    .page-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .page-eyebrow::before {
      content: ''; width: 24px; height: 1.5px;
      background: var(--rust); border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .eyebrow-dot {
      width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rust);
      animation: pulse 2s infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1} 50%{transform:scale(1.4);opacity:.5} }

    .error-headline {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
      font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.16;
      letter-spacing: -0.022em; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .error-headline em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }

    .error-desc {
      font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.82; max-width: 430px; margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .error-note {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    /* Buttons */
    .actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 40px; margin-top: 35px; }
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 100px;
      font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.92rem; cursor: pointer; border: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .btn svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .btn-ink {
      background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,22,18,0.22);
    }
    .btn-ink:hover { background: var(--ink-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,22,18,0.28); }
    .btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border: 1.5px solid var(--ink); }
    .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

    /* Quick chips */
    .quick-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .quick-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .q-chip {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
      transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
    }
    .q-chip:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }

    /* Redirect hint */
    .redirect-hint {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--ink-faint); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    }
    #countdown { color: var(--rust); font-weight: 600; }
    .cancel-link {
      color: var(--ink-faint); text-decoration: underline;
      font-size: 0.82rem; cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .cancel-link:hover { color: var(--ink); }

    /* ---- RIGHT VISUAL ---- */
    .visual-col {
      display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
      position: relative;
      animation: slideUp 0.75s 0.14s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }
    .illus-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 440px; }

    /* Ghost 404 behind card */
    .ghost-404 {
      position: absolute; inset: -20px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 10rem;
      font-weight: 700; font-style: italic;
      color: rgba(196,98,45,0.06); letter-spacing: -0.05em;
      pointer-events: none; user-select: none; line-height: 1;
    }

    /* Illustration card */
    .illus-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--blush-light);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
    }
    .illus-card svg { display: block; width: 100%; }

    /* Floating badge annotations */
    .float-badge {
      position: absolute;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.25);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 12px 16px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      animation: floatBadge ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes floatBadge { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px)} }
    .float-badge-1 { bottom: -16px; left: -28px; animation-duration: 4s; }
    .float-badge-2 { top: 20px; right: -26px; animation-duration: 5.2s; animation-delay: 1.8s; }
    .fb-label { font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 3px; }
    .fb-val   { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; }
    .fb-sub   { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 2px; }
     /* =============================================
       RESPONSIVE
       ============================================= */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .page-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
      .visual-col { order: -1; }
      .illus-wrap { max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
      .float-badge-1, .float-badge-2 { display: none; }
      .text-col { text-align: center; }
      .error-desc { max-width: 100%; }
      .page-eyebrow, .actions, .quick-chips, .redirect-hint { justify-content: center; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      .page-main { padding: 100px 0 60px; }
      .footer-links-row { display: none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .header-inner { padding: 18px 20px; }
      .page-inner { padding: 0 20px; }
      .error-headline { font-size: 2.2rem; }
      .actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
      .btn { justify-content: center; }
    }
    /* =============================================
       ARTICLE HERO  — full bleed cover
       ============================================= */
    .article-hero {
      padding-top: 80px;
      background: var(--cream);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Ambient blobs */
    .hero-blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); pointer-events: none; }
    .hero-blob-1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: var(--blush); opacity: 0.4; top: -140px; right: -80px; }
    .hero-blob-2 { width: 340px; height: 340px; background: #d4e6cc; opacity: 0.3; bottom: -80px; left: -60px; }

    .hero-inner {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 64px 28px 0;
    }

    /* Breadcrumb */
    .breadcrumb {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-faint);
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.05s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }
    .breadcrumb a { transition: color 0.2s; }
    .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--rust); }
    .breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(181,173,166,0.5); }

    /* Category + reading time row */
    .article-meta-top {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
      animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.1s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }
    .article-cat {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--blush-light); border: 1px solid rgba(196,98,45,0.18);
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--rust); letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .article-cat-dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rust); }
    .article-read-time {
      font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-faint);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
    }
    .article-read-time svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

    /* Main title */
    .article-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
      font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.12;
      letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }
    .article-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }

    /* Subtitle / deck */
    .article-deck {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
      line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 32px;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--rust);
      padding-left: 20px;
      animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }

    /* Author / date bar */
    .article-byline {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
      padding: 16px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }
    .byline-av {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--blush-light); overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
      border: 2px solid var(--warm-white);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--blush);
    }
    .byline-av svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
    .byline-info { flex: 1; }
    .byline-name { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
    .byline-meta { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 2px; }

    /* Share buttons */
    .byline-share { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
    .share-btn {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--cream-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-muted);
      cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .share-btn:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); }
    .share-btn svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
    .share-icon-only {
      width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      background: var(--cream-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      color: var(--ink-muted); cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .share-icon-only:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); }
    .share-icon-only svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    /* ---- Cover image ---- */
    .article-cover {
      margin-top: 48px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 -8px 60px rgba(26,22,18,0.08);
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
    }
    .article-cover img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
  }
    .article-cover svg { display: block; width: 100%; }
    .article-cover-caption {
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      padding: 20px 32px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,22,18,0.5), transparent);
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-align: right;
    }

    /* =============================================
       ARTICLE BODY LAYOUT
       Two-column: sidebar + content
       ============================================= */
    .article-layout {
      max-width: 1040px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 72px 28px 96px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
      gap: 64px;
      align-items: start;
    }

    /* ---- LEFT SIDEBAR ---- */
    .article-sidebar {
      position: sticky;
      top: 100px;
    }

    /* Table of contents */
    .toc-label {
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .toc-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .toc-link {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      padding: 7px 10px; border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-faint);
      cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }
    .toc-link:hover, .toc-link.active { background: var(--cream-dark); color: var(--ink); }
    .toc-link.active { font-weight: 500; }
    .toc-link.active::before { background: var(--rust); }
    .toc-link::before {
      content: ''; width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--ink-faint); flex-shrink: 0; transition: background 0.18s;
    }
    .toc-link:hover::before { background: var(--rust); }

    /* Sidebar divider */
    .sidebar-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(181,173,166,0.2); margin: 20px 0; }

    /* Tags in sidebar */
    .sidebar-section-label {
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .sidebar-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .sidebar-tag {
      padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--cream-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.18);
      font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
      transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
    }
    .sidebar-tag:hover { background: var(--rust); color: #fff; border-color: var(--rust); }

    /* Sidebar reading time */
    .sidebar-stat {
      text-align: center;
      background: var(--cream-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px; border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.15);
    }
    .sidebar-stat-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1; }
    .sidebar-stat-num span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .sidebar-stat-lbl { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 4px; }

    /* ---- MAIN CONTENT ---- */
    .article-content {
      max-width: var(--col-text);
      min-width: 0;
    }

    /* ---- PROSE TYPOGRAPHY ---- */
    .prose p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.13rem;
      line-height: 1.88;
      color: var(--ink-light);
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .prose p:first-child::first-letter {
      font-size: 4.2rem; font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 0.85; float: left;
      margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 6px;
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      color: var(--rust);
    }

    .prose h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: -0.018em; color: var(--ink);
      margin: 56px 0 18px;
      line-height: 1.25;
      scroll-margin-top: 100px;
    }
    .prose h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--ink); margin: 36px 0 14px;
      scroll-margin-top: 100px;
    }
    .prose em { font-style: italic; }
    .prose strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }

    /* Blockquote */
    .prose blockquote {
      margin: 40px 0;
      padding: 28px 32px;
      background: var(--cream);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--rust);
      border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
      position: relative;
    }
    .prose blockquote::before {
      content: '"';
      position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 24px;
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 5rem;
      color: var(--rust); opacity: 0.15; line-height: 1;
    }
    .prose blockquote p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--ink-light);
      line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .prose blockquote p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .prose blockquote cite {
      display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-faint);
      font-style: normal; font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Inline illustration card */
    .wp-block-image {
      margin: 44px 0;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.15);
    }
    .wp-block-image img { display: block; width: 100%; }
    .wp-block-image-caption {
      padding: 12px 20px;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--ink-muted); text-align: center;
    }

    /* Callout / highlight box */
    .prose-callout {
      margin: 36px 0;
      padding: 24px 28px;
      background: var(--blush-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(196,98,45,0.18);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .prose-callout::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 4px; background: var(--rust);
    }
    .prose-callout-label {
      font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .prose-callout p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink-light);
      line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .prose-callout p::first-letter { all: unset; }

    /* Pull quote */
    .pull-quote {
      margin: 48px -40px;
      padding: 32px 40px;
      border-top: 2px solid var(--rust);
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--rust);
      text-align: center;
    }
    .pull-quote p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.4;
      margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    .pull-quote p::first-letter { all: unset; }

    /* Unordered list */
    .prose ul {
      margin: 24px 0 28px;
      padding-left: 0;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
    }
    .prose ul li {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .prose ul li::before {
      content: '✦';
      color: var(--rust); font-size: 0.7rem; margin-top: 7px; flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Section tag inside prose */
    .prose-section-tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .prose-section-tag::before { content: ''; width: 20px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--rust); border-radius: 2px; }

    /* ---- END OF ARTICLE ---- */
    .article-end {
      padding-top: 56px;
      border-top: 2px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      margin-top: 16px;
    }

    /* Author card */
    .author-card {
      background: var(--cream);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      padding: 36px 40px;
      display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: flex-start;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    }
    .author-card-av {
      width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--blush-light); overflow: hidden;
      border: 3px solid var(--warm-white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--blush);
    }
    .author-card-av svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
    .author-card-info { flex: 1; }
    .author-card-role {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .author-card-name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .author-card-bio { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.72; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .author-card-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
    .author-link {
      padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--warm-white); border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-muted);
      transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
    }
    .author-link:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); }

    /* Tags row */
    .article-tags {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .article-tags-label { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-faint); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .article-tag {
      padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--cream-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.18);
      font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-muted); cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .article-tag:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); }

    /* Like / Bookmark / Share row */
    .article-reactions {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
      padding: 20px 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      margin-bottom: 64px;
    }
    .reaction-btn {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
      padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--cream-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.18);
      font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-muted);
      cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .reaction-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
    .reaction-btn:hover { background: var(--blush-light); color: var(--rust); border-color: rgba(196,98,45,0.2); }
    .reaction-btn.liked { background: var(--blush-light); color: var(--rust); border-color: rgba(196,98,45,0.25); }
    .reaction-btn.bookmarked { background: #d4e6cc; color: var(--sage); border-color: rgba(90,122,94,0.2); }
    .reaction-spacer { flex: 1; }
    .reaction-share-label { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-right: 4px; }

    /* =============================================
       RELATED POSTS
       ============================================= */
    .related-section {
      padding: 80px 0 100px;
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .related-header {
      max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
      margin-bottom: 44px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
    }
    .related-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.015em; color: var(--ink);
    }
    .related-title span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust); }
    .related-more {
      font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--rust);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; transition: gap 0.2s;
    }
    .related-more:hover { gap: 9px; }

    .related-grid {
      max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
    }
    .related-card {
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.22);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
      transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    }
    .related-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: rgba(196,98,45,0.2); }
    .related-card-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3/2; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream-dark); }
    .related-card-img-inner { width: 100%; height: 100%; transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1); }
    .related-card:hover .related-card-img-inner { transform: scale(1.05); }
    .related-card-body { padding: 18px 20px 22px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .related-card-cat { font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 7px; }
    .related-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.38; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; transition: color 0.2s; flex: 1;
    }
    .related-card:hover .related-card-title { color: var(--rust); }
    .related-card-meta { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink-faint); }

    /* =============================================
       NEWSLETTER STRIP
       ============================================= */
    .newsletter-strip {
      background: var(--ink);
      padding: 72px 0;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .newsletter-strip::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute;
      width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,98,45,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
      top: -200px; right: -80px; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .newsletter-strip-inner {
      max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px;
      text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .nl-tag { font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--rust-light); margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }
    .nl-tag::before { content:''; width:20px; height:1.5px; background:var(--rust-light); border-radius:2px; }
    .nl-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 600; color: #fff; line-height: 1.22; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .nl-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--blush); }
    .nl-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .nl-form {
      display: flex; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      border-radius: 100px; padding: 6px; max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .nl-input {
      flex: 1; background: none; border: none; outline: none;
      padding: 9px 18px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.92rem; color: #fff;
    }
    .nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
    .nl-btn {
      padding: 10px 24px; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--rust); color: #fff;
      font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.88rem;
      border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nl-btn:hover { background: #b35525; transform: scale(1.03); }
    /* =============================================
       BLOG LAYOUT — Full width with sidebar
       ============================================= */
    .blog-layout {
      max-width: 1440px; margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 72px 40px 100px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
      gap: 56px;
      align-items: start;
    }
    /* =============================================
       SIDEBAR
       ============================================= */
    .blog-sidebar {
      position: sticky; top: 100px;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px;
    }

    .sidebar-widget {
      background: var(--cream);
      border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .widget-header {
      padding: 16px 20px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.15);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .widget-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
    }
    .widget-link {
      font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--rust); font-weight: 500;
      transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }
    .widget-link:hover { opacity: 0.7; }
.widget_categories ul li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.18s;
}
    /* Search widget */
    .widget-search-body { padding: 16px 20px; }
    .search-input-wrap {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.25);
      border-radius: 100px; padding: 10px 16px;
      transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }
    .search-input-wrap:focus-within { border-color: var(--rust); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196,98,45,0.1); }
    .search-input-wrap svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--ink-faint); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .search-field {
      flex: 1; background: none; border: none; outline: none;
      font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink);
    }
    .search-field::placeholder { color: var(--ink-faint); }

    /* Popular posts widget */
    .popular-list { padding: 8px 0; }
    .popular-item {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
      padding: 12px 20px; transition: background 0.18s; cursor: pointer;
    }
    .popular-item:hover { background: var(--cream-dark); }
    .popular-num {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-style: italic;
      color: rgba(181,173,166,0.5); line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 22px; margin-top: 2px;
    }
    .popular-info {}
    .popular-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 5px;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .popular-item:hover .popular-title { color: var(--rust); }
    .popular-meta { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-faint); display: flex; gap: 8px; }

    /* Topics widget */
    .topics-body { padding: 16px 20px; }
    .topics-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
    .topic-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 9px 10px; border-radius: 8px;
      cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.18s;
    }
    .topic-item:hover { background: var(--cream-dark); }
    .topic-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
    .topic-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .topic-name { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--ink-muted); transition: color 0.18s; }
    .topic-item:hover .topic-name { color: var(--ink); }
    .topic-count {
      font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-faint);
      background: var(--cream-dark); border-radius: 100px; padding: 2px 8px;
    }

    /* Newsletter widget */
    .nl-widget-body { padding: 20px; background: var(--ink); }
    .nl-widget-hand {
      font-family: var(--font-hand); font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--rust-light); margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .nl-widget-title {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 600; color: #fff; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .nl-widget-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--blush); }
    .nl-widget-desc { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .nl-widget-input {
      width: 100%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      border-radius: 8px; padding: 10px 14px; margin-bottom: 8px;
      font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.84rem; color: #fff;
      outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .nl-widget-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
    .nl-widget-input:focus { border-color: rgba(196,98,45,0.6); }
    .nl-widget-btn {
      width: 100%; padding: 11px; border-radius: 8px;
      background: var(--rust); color: #fff;
      font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.88rem;
      border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .sidebar-widget ul, .tagcloud, .search-widget{
        padding: 16px 20px;
    }
    .nl-widget-btn:hover { background: #b35525; transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .nl-widget-privacy { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); margin-top: 8px; text-align: center; }

    /* Tags cloud widget */
    .tags-body { padding: 16px 20px; }
    .tags-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; }
    .tagcloud a {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
      padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--warm-white); border: 1px solid rgba(181,173,166,0.2);
      font-size: 0.78rem !important; color: var(--ink-muted);
      cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .tagcloud a:hover { background: var(--rust); color: #fff; border-color: var(--rust); transform: translateY(-2px); }
     /* --- MAIN GRID: 3-column for the rest --- */
    .posts-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
    }

    /* --- LIST VIEW --- */
    .posts-area.list-view .posts-hero-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .posts-area.list-view .posts-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .posts-area.list-view .post-card      { flex-direction: row; }
    .posts-area.list-view .post-card-img  { width: 280px; flex-shrink: 0; aspect-ratio: unset; height: 200px; }
    @media (max-width: 1280px) {
      .blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px; gap: 40px; padding: 60px 32px 80px; }
      .posts-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .footer-grid  { max-width: 100%; padding: 0 32px; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .blog-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; padding: 56px 32px 64px; }
      .bhero-featured  { order: -1; }
      .blog-layout     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; padding: 56px 32px 80px; }
      .blog-sidebar    { position: static; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
      .posts-hero-row  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .featured-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .fb-visual       { display: none; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      .container, .header-inner { padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; }
      .blog-hero-inner { padding: 48px 20px 56px; }
      .blog-layout     { padding: 48px 20px 64px; }
      .posts-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .filter-bar      { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .blog-sidebar    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; padding: 0 20px; }
      .footer-bottom-row { padding: 0 20px; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .bhero-stats { gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
      .posts-area.list-view .post-card { flex-direction: column; }
      .posts-area.list-view .post-card-img { width: 100%; height: auto; }
    }
    /* =============================================
       FOOTER
       ============================================= */
    .site-footer {
      background: #130f0c;
      padding: 60px 0 36px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 48px;
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }

    .footer-brand-desc {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-top: 16px;
      max-width: 240px;
    }

    .footer-logo-text {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #fff;
    }
    .footer-logo-text span { font-style: italic; color: var(--rust-light); }

    .footer-col-title {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .footer-links {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .footer-links a {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }

    .footer-divider {
      border: none;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .footer-copy {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }
    .footer-copy a { color: var(--rust-light); }

    .footer-social {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .footer-social-btn {
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      transition: var(--transition);
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .footer-social-btn:hover {
      background: var(--rust);
      border-color: var(--rust);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
    .footer-social-btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

    /* =============================================
       SVG ILLUSTRATIONS (hand-drawn style)
       ============================================= */
    .illustration-hero {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .illustration-about {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
    }

    /* =============================================
       SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
       ============================================= */
    .scroll-progress {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--rust), var(--gold));
      z-index: 99999;
      width: 0%;
      transition: width 0.1s;
    }

    /* =============================================
       BACK TO TOP
       ============================================= */
    .back-top {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 32px; right: 32px;
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--ink);
      color: #fff;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transform: translateY(10px);
      transition: var(--transition);
      z-index: 9997;
      border: none;
    }
    .back-top.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      pointer-events: all;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .back-top:hover {
      background: var(--rust);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
    .back-top svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

    /* =============================================
       RESPONSIVE DESIGN
       ============================================= */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
      .hero-visual { order: -1; }
      .hero-illustration-wrap { max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; }
      .hero-desc { max-width: 100%; }

      .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
      .about-image-wrap { max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }

      .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .post-card.featured-main { grid-row: auto; }

      .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      /* Ensure menus never show on mobile */
      .dropdown-menu, .mega-menu { display: none !important; }
      .nav-backdrop { display: none !important; }

      .hero { padding: 100px 0 60px; }
      .hero-actions { gap: 12px; }
      .btn { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: 0.88rem; }

      .section-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

      .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

      .cat-grid { gap: 10px; }

      .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 12px; gap: 10px; }
      .newsletter-btn { border-radius: 100px; }
      .newsletter-input { text-align: center; padding: 8px; }

      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
      .footer-brand-desc { max-width: 100%; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .container { padding: 0 20px; }
      .hero-headline { font-size: 2.2rem; }
      .hero-card-float { display: none; }
      .about-badge { right: 8px; bottom: 8px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
      .article-sidebar { position: static; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; align-items: flex-start; }
      .toc-list { display: flex; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px; }
      .sidebar-divider { display: none; }
      .reading-indicator { display: none; }
      .pull-quote { margin: 32px 0; }
      .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .article-reactions { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      .article-byline { flex-wrap: wrap; }
      .byline-share { width: 100%; }
      .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .author-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
      .nl-form { flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 10px; gap: 8px; }
      .nl-btn { border-radius: 100px; }
      .footer-links-row { display: none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .container, .hero-inner { padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; }
      .article-layout { padding: 48px 20px 64px; }
      .article-title { font-size: 2rem; }
      .prose p { font-size: 1.03rem; }
      .prose h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
      .pull-quote p { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    }