*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

    :root {
      --color-bg: #FDFBF7;
      --color-bg-warm: #F6F0E8;
      --color-bg-dark: #1A1814;
      --color-text: #2C2924;
      --color-text-muted: #7A7468;
      --color-text-light: #B5AFA5;
      --color-accent: #C8903E;
      --color-accent-hover: #B07D32;
      --color-accent-light: #F0DFC4;
      --color-white: #FFFFFF;
      --color-border: #E8E2D9;
      --color-green: #2D9F6F;
      --color-green-light: #E0F5EC;
      --bp-bg: #1B3A5C;
      --bp-line: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      --bp-line-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      --bp-text: #D0E4FF;
      --bp-text-muted: rgba(180,210,255,0.55);
      --font-display: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
      --font-body: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;
      --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;
      --radius-sm: 8px;
      --radius-md: 14px;
      --radius-lg: 20px;
      --radius-xl: 28px;
      --shadow-soft: 0 2px 20px rgba(44,41,36,0.06);
      --shadow-card: 0 4px 32px rgba(44,41,36,0.08);
      --shadow-elevated: 0 12px 48px rgba(44,41,36,0.12);
      --content-width: 740px;
      --wide-width: 1080px;
      --full-width: 1320px;
    }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; }
    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      background: var(--color-bg);
      color: var(--color-text);
      line-height: 1.6;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    /* ===== READING PROGRESS BAR ===== */
    .reading-progress {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 1100;
      width: 0%; height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), #D4A656, var(--color-accent));
      background-size: 200% auto;
      transition: width 0.1s linear;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(200,144,62,0.4);
    }

    /* ===== NAV ===== */
    nav {
      position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
      background: rgba(253,251,247,0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      padding: 0 24px;
    }
    .nav-inner {
      max-width: var(--full-width); margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      height: 64px;
    }
    .nav-logo {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem;
      color: var(--color-text); text-decoration: none;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; z-index: 1001;
    }
    .nav-logo-img { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); object-fit: contain; }
    .nav-links {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; list-style: none;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      text-decoration: none; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--color-text); }
    .nav-links .btn-primary {
      background: var(--color-bg-dark); color: white;
      padding: 9px 22px; font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .nav-links .btn-primary:hover {
      background: var(--color-accent);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200,144,62,0.3);
    }
    .nav-mobile-toggle {
      display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
      width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 5px; z-index: 1001;
    }
    .nav-mobile-toggle span {
      display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--color-text); border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .nav-mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
    .nav-mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .nav-mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

    /* Mobile overlay */
    .mobile-overlay {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
      background: var(--color-bg); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
      transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease; overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .mobile-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
    .mobile-overlay-inner {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
      align-items: center; min-height: 100dvh; padding: 80px 24px 60px; gap: 8px;
    }
    .mobile-overlay a {
      display: block; text-decoration: none; color: var(--color-text);
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; padding: 14px 0;
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, color 0.2s;
    }
    .mobile-overlay.open a { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .mobile-overlay.open a:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
    .mobile-overlay.open a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
    .mobile-overlay.open a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
    .mobile-overlay.open a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
    .mobile-overlay.open a:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
    .mobile-overlay a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
    .mobile-overlay .mobile-cta {
      margin-top: 20px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; padding: 16px 36px;
    }
    .mobile-overlay .mobile-divider {
      width: 40px; height: 1px; background: var(--color-border); margin: 12px 0;
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease 0.3s;
    }
    .mobile-overlay.open .mobile-divider { opacity: 1; }

    /* Buttons */
    .btn-primary {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: var(--color-accent); color: white; border: none;
      padding: 10px 24px; border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
      font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s ease; text-decoration: none;
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--color-accent-hover); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200,144,62,0.3); }
    .btn-secondary {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: transparent; color: var(--color-text);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
      padding: 10px 24px; border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
      font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s ease; text-decoration: none;
    }
    .btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent); background: rgba(200,144,62,0.04); }
    .btn-dark {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: var(--color-bg-dark); color: white; border: none;
      padding: 10px 24px; border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
      font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s ease; text-decoration: none;
    }
    .btn-dark:hover { background: #2A2620; transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .btn-lg { padding: 14px 32px; font-size: 1rem; }

    /* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
    @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
    @keyframes shimmer { 0% { background-position:-200% center; } 100% { background-position:200% center; } }
    @keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity:1; } 50% { opacity:0.6; } }
    @keyframes slideInLeft { from { opacity:0; transform:translateX(-30px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); } }

    .fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
    .fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    /* ===== BLOG HERO ===== */
    .blog-hero {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--color-bg-dark); color: white;
    }

    /* -- Variant A: Featured Image Hero -- */
    .blog-hero--image {
      min-height: 560px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
    }
    .blog-hero__bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
    }
    .blog-hero__bg img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      filter: brightness(0.4) saturate(0.85);
    }
    .blog-hero__overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(26,24,20,0.2) 0%,
        rgba(26,24,20,0.6) 50%,
        rgba(26,24,20,0.92) 100%);
    }

    /* -- Variant B: Video Hero -- */
    .blog-hero--video .blog-hero__bg video {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      filter: brightness(0.35) saturate(0.8);
    }

    .blog-hero__content {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      max-width: var(--content-width); margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 120px 24px 56px;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .blog-hero__cats {
      display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .blog-hero__cat {
      display: inline-block; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--color-accent-light); background: rgba(200,144,62,0.2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(200,144,62,0.25);
      padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
      text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .blog-hero__cat:hover { background: rgba(200,144,62,0.35); }
    .blog-hero__title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
      line-height: 1.15; color: white; margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .blog-hero__subtitle {
      font-size: 1.12rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 620px;
    }
    .blog-hero__meta {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
      font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }
    .blog-hero__author-link {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      text-decoration: none; color: white; font-weight: 600;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .blog-hero__author-link:hover { color: var(--color-accent-light); }
    .blog-hero__author-link img {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    }
    .blog-hero__meta-sep {
      width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    }

    /* ===== BLOG LAYOUT ===== */
    .blog-layout {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(0, var(--content-width)) 1fr;
      gap: 0;
      padding: 0 24px;
    }
    .blog-layout > * { grid-column: 2; }
    .blog-layout > .full-width { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .blog-layout > .wide-width {
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
      max-width: var(--wide-width); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
      width: 100%; padding: 0 24px;
    }

    /* ===== STICKY SIDEBAR (TOC + Share) ===== */
    .blog-sidebar-wrapper {
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(0, var(--content-width)) 240px;
      gap: 48px;
      max-width: calc(var(--content-width) + 240px + 48px + 48px);
      margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; width: 100%;
    }
    .blog-sidebar-wrapper > .blog-content-main { grid-column: 2; }
    .blog-sidebar {
      grid-column: 3;
      position: relative;
    }
    .blog-sidebar__sticky {
      position: sticky; top: 88px;
    }

    /* ===== TABLE OF CONTENTS ===== */
    .toc {
      background: var(--color-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .toc__title {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--color-text);
    }
    .toc__list { list-style: none; }
    .toc__list li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .toc__list a {
      display: block;
      text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--color-text-muted); padding: 4px 0 4px 0;
      border-left: 2px solid transparent;
      padding-left: 12px;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .toc__list a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
    .toc__list a.active {
      color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 600;
      border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
    }
    .toc__list .toc-h3 { padding-left: 24px; font-size: 0.78rem; }

    /* ===== SOCIAL SHARE (Sidebar) ===== */
    .share-sidebar {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
    }
    .share-sidebar__label {
      font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .share-sidebar__btn {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .share-sidebar__btn:hover {
      border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent);
      background: rgba(200,144,62,0.04);
    }
    .share-sidebar__btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; flex-shrink: 0; }

    /* ===== CONTENT BLOCKS ===== */
    .blog-content { padding-top: 48px; padding-bottom: 48px; }

    /* Rich text prose */
    .prose { margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .prose h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem;
      line-height: 1.25; margin: 56px 0 18px; color: var(--color-text);
      scroll-margin-top: 88px;
    }
    .prose h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem;
      line-height: 1.3; margin: 40px 0 14px; color: var(--color-text);
      scroll-margin-top: 88px;
    }
    .prose h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700; margin: 32px 0 12px; color: var(--color-text);
    }
    .prose p {
      font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.78;
      color: var(--color-text); margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .prose a {
      color: var(--color-accent); text-decoration: none;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,144,62,0.3);
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .prose a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent); }
    .prose strong { font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-text); }
    .prose em { font-style: italic; }

    /* Drop cap */
    .prose .drop-cap::first-letter {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      float: left; font-size: 3.8rem; line-height: 0.8;
      padding: 4px 12px 4px 0; color: var(--color-accent);
    }

    /* Pull quote */
    .pull-quote {
      margin: 48px 0;
      padding: 36px 40px;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
      background: var(--color-bg-warm);
      border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    }
    .pull-quote__text {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.45;
      color: var(--color-text); margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .pull-quote__attr {
      font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* Code block */
    .code-block {
      margin: 32px 0;
      background: var(--color-bg-dark);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .code-block__header {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 12px 20px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .code-block__lang {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--color-accent-light);
    }
    .code-block__copy {
      background: none; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
      font-family: var(--font-body); transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .code-block__copy:hover { color: white; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
    .code-block pre {
      padding: 20px; overflow-x: auto;
      font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.88rem;
      line-height: 1.65; color: #E8E2D9;
    }
    .code-block code .kw { color: #C8903E; }
    .code-block code .str { color: #7EC699; }
    .code-block code .cm { color: #6A6560; font-style: italic; }
    .code-block code .fn { color: #D0E4FF; }
    .code-block code .num { color: #F0C674; }

    /* Styled lists */
    .styled-list { margin: 28px 0; }
    .styled-list h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .styled-list ul, .styled-list ol {
      padding-left: 0; list-style: none;
    }
    .styled-list li {
      font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--color-text);
      margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 28px; position: relative;
    }
    .styled-list ul li::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10px;
      width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--color-accent-light);
      border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    }
    .styled-list ol { counter-reset: styled-counter; }
    .styled-list ol li { counter-increment: styled-counter; }
    .styled-list ol li::before {
      content: counter(styled-counter);
      position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
      width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--color-accent-light);
      color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.78rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Table */
    .content-table {
      margin: 36px 0; overflow-x: auto;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    .content-table table {
      width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
    }
    .content-table thead { background: var(--color-bg-warm); }
    .content-table th {
      padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left;
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.78rem;
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      color: var(--color-text-muted);
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    .content-table td {
      padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      color: var(--color-text);
    }
    .content-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
    .content-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(200,144,62,0.03); }

    /* Divider */
    .content-divider {
      margin: 48px auto; width: 60px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--color-border); border: none; border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .content-divider--ornament {
      margin: 56px auto; text-align: center;
      font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text-light);
      letter-spacing: 0.5em;
    }

    /* Spacer */
    .content-spacer { height: 40px; }
    .content-spacer--lg { height: 72px; }

    /* ===== MEDIA BLOCKS ===== */

    /* Full-width image */
    .full-image {
      margin: 48px 0;
    }
    .full-image img {
      width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }
    .full-image figcaption {
      text-align: center; margin-top: 14px;
      font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      font-style: italic;
    }
    .full-width .full-image img { border-radius: 0; }

    /* Image with caption */
    .captioned-image {
      margin: 36px 0;
    }
    .captioned-image img {
      width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    .captioned-image figcaption {
      margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      font-style: italic; padding-left: 16px;
      border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent-light);
    }

    /* Image gallery / lightbox grid */
    .image-gallery {
      margin: 48px 0;
      display: grid; gap: 12px;
    }
    .image-gallery--2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .image-gallery--3col { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
    .image-gallery--masonry {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .image-gallery__item {
      overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      cursor: pointer; position: relative;
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    .image-gallery__item img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .image-gallery__item:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
    .image-gallery__item::after {
      content: '⤢';
      position: absolute; bottom: 10px; right: 12px;
      width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); color: white;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.8rem; opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    }
    .image-gallery__item:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

    /* Lightbox */
    .lightbox {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
      background: rgba(26,24,20,0.95);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      cursor: zoom-out;
    }
    .lightbox.active { display: flex; }
    .lightbox img {
      max-width: 90vw; max-height: 90vh;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
    }
    .lightbox__close {
      position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 24px;
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      color: white; font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .lightbox__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

    /* Video embed */
    .video-embed {
      margin: 48px 0;
    }
    .video-embed__wrapper {
      position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--color-bg-dark);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    .video-embed__wrapper iframe {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;
    }
    .video-embed figcaption {
      text-align: center; margin-top: 14px;
      font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-style: italic;
    }

    /* Full-width video (autoplay background-style) */
    .full-video {
      margin: 48px 0; position: relative;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
    }
    .full-video video {
      width: 100%; display: block; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }

    /* Audio player */
    .audio-embed {
      margin: 36px 0;
      background: var(--color-bg-warm);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 24px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    }
    .audio-embed__icon {
      width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--color-accent); color: white;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .audio-embed__info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
    .audio-embed__title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .audio-embed__player { width: 100%; margin-top: 6px; }
    .audio-embed audio { width: 100%; height: 36px; }

    /* ===== 2-COLUMN LAYOUTS ===== */
    .two-col {
      margin: 48px 0;
      display: grid; gap: 32px; align-items: center;
    }
    .two-col--img-text { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .two-col--text-img { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .two-col--img-img { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .two-col--text-text { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .two-col__img img {
      width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    .two-col__text h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .two-col__text p {
      font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7;
    }

    /* 3-column grid */
    .three-col {
      margin: 48px 0;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
    }
    .three-col__item {
      background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 28px;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    .three-col__item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
    .three-col__item-icon {
      font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .three-col__item h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .three-col__item p {
      font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ===== ENGAGEMENT BLOCKS ===== */

    /* Inline CTA */
    .inline-cta {
      margin: 48px 0;
      background: var(--color-bg-warm);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 40px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px;
    }
    .inline-cta__content { flex: 1; }
    .inline-cta__content h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .inline-cta__content p {
      font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .inline-cta__actions { flex-shrink: 0; }

    /* Newsletter signup */
    .newsletter-signup {
      margin: 56px 0;
      background: var(--color-bg-dark);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 48px 40px;
      text-align: center; color: white;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .newsletter-signup::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 20px 20px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .newsletter-signup > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .newsletter-signup h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .newsletter-signup p {
      font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .newsletter-signup__form {
      display: flex; gap: 10px; max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .newsletter-signup__input {
      flex: 1; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 100px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: white;
      font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9rem;
      outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .newsletter-signup__input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
    .newsletter-signup__input:focus { border-color: var(--color-accent); }
    .newsletter-signup__submit {
      padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--color-accent); color: white;
      border: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }
    .newsletter-signup__submit:hover { background: var(--color-accent-hover); }
    .newsletter-signup__note {
      font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-top: 12px;
    }

    /* Social share bar (inline, horizontal) */
    .share-bar {
      margin: 40px 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
      padding: 20px 0;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    .share-bar__label {
      font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      margin-right: 4px;
    }
    .share-bar__btn {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--color-bg-warm); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--color-text-muted); cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s; text-decoration: none;
    }
    .share-bar__btn:hover {
      background: var(--color-accent-light); border-color: var(--color-accent);
      color: var(--color-accent);
    }
    .share-bar__btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; }

    /* Reaction buttons */
    .reactions {
      margin: 40px 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .reactions__label {
      font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      width: 100%; margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .reaction-btn {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--color-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
      font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s; font-family: var(--font-body);
    }
    .reaction-btn:hover {
      border-color: var(--color-accent); transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(200,144,62,0.12);
    }
    .reaction-btn.active {
      background: var(--color-accent-light); border-color: var(--color-accent);
      color: var(--color-accent);
    }
    .reaction-btn__count {
      font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-light);
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    /* Comments section */
    .comments-section {
      margin: 56px 0;
    }
    .comments-section__header {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .comments-section__title {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    .comments-section__count {
      font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      background: var(--color-bg-warm); padding: 4px 14px;
      border-radius: 100px;
    }
    .comment-form {
      background: var(--color-bg-warm);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
    .comment-form__input {
      width: 100%; padding: 14px 18px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      background: var(--color-white);
      font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--color-text); resize: vertical; min-height: 100px;
      outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .comment-form__input:focus { border-color: var(--color-accent); }
    .comment-form__actions {
      display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; margin-top: 12px;
    }
    .comment {
      display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 24px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    .comment:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .comment__avatar {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
      object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .comment__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
    .comment__meta {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .comment__name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .comment__date { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-light); }
    .comment__text { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
    .comment__reply {
      display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px;
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-accent);
      cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .comment__reply:hover { color: var(--color-accent-hover); }

    /* ===== AUTHOR BIO CARD ===== */
    .author-card {
      margin: 56px 0;
      background: var(--color-bg-warm);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 36px;
      display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .author-card__avatar {
      width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
      object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;
      border: 3px solid var(--color-white);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    }
    .author-card__info { flex: 1; }
    .author-card__label {
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .author-card__name {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .author-card__bio {
      font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .author-card__socials {
      display: flex; gap: 10px;
    }
    .author-card__social-link {
      width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--color-text-muted); text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .author-card__social-link:hover {
      border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent);
    }
    .author-card__social-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: currentColor; }

    /* Multi-author variant */
    .multi-author { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 56px 0; }
    .multi-author .author-card { flex: 1; min-width: 300px; margin: 0; }

    /* ===== TAG LIST ===== */
    .tag-list {
      margin: 40px 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .tag-list__label {
      font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      margin-right: 4px;
    }
    .tag-pill {
      display: inline-block; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--color-bg-warm); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .tag-pill:hover {
      border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent);
      background: rgba(200,144,62,0.06);
    }

    /* ===== POST SERIES NAVIGATOR ===== */
    .series-nav {
      margin: 48px 0;
      background: var(--bp-bg);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 36px; color: white;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .series-nav::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 20px 20px; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .series-nav > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .series-nav__label {
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--bp-text-muted); margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .series-nav__title {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .series-nav__steps {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
    }
    .series-nav__step {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
      padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--bp-text-muted);
      text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
      border: 1px solid transparent;
    }
    .series-nav__step:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border-color: rgba(120,180,255,0.15);
      color: white;
    }
    .series-nav__step.current {
      background: rgba(200,144,62,0.15);
      border-color: rgba(200,144,62,0.3);
      color: var(--color-accent-light); font-weight: 600;
    }
    .series-nav__step-num {
      width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); display: flex;
      align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .series-nav__step.current .series-nav__step-num {
      background: var(--color-accent); color: white;
    }

    /* ===== DISCOVERY: RELATED POSTS ===== */
    .related-posts {
      padding: 80px 24px;
      background: var(--color-bg-warm);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    .related-posts .container {
      max-width: var(--full-width); margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .related-posts__header {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    .related-posts__title {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    .related-posts__more {
      font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-accent);
      text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
      transition: gap 0.2s;
    }
    .related-posts__more:hover { gap: 8px; }
    .related-posts__grid {
      display: grid; gap: 24px;
    }
    .related-posts__grid--3col { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .related-posts__grid--2col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .post-card {
      background: var(--color-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; color: var(--color-text);
      transition: all 0.3s ease; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    }
    .post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
    .post-card__img {
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .post-card__img img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .post-card:hover .post-card__img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
    .post-card__body { padding: 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .post-card__cat {
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--color-accent);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .post-card__title {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem;
      line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .post-card__excerpt {
      font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .post-card__meta {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-light);
    }
    .post-card__meta img {
      width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
    }
    .post-card__meta-sep {
      width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-text-light);
    }

    /* ===== MORE FROM / CATEGORY ===== */
    .more-section {
      padding: 60px 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    .more-section .container {
      max-width: var(--wide-width); margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* ===== FINAL CTA (matches main site) ===== */
    .cta-section {
      padding: 100px 24px; text-align: center;
      background-color: var(--bp-bg);
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 80px 80px, 80px 80px, 20px 20px, 20px 20px;
      position: relative; color: white;
    }
    .cta-section::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(100,170,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .cta-inner { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .cta-section .section-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--bp-text); opacity: 0.7; margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .cta-section .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
      line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px; color: white;
    }
    .cta-section .section-subtitle {
      font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(180,210,255,0.55);
      max-width: 600px; line-height: 1.65;
      margin: 0 auto 36px;
    }
    .cta-section .btn-secondary {
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: white;
    }
    .cta-section .btn-secondary:hover {
      border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent);
      background: rgba(200,144,62,0.08);
    }
    .cta-bots { margin-top: 20px; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .cta-bot-link {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(180,210,255,0.45);
      text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .cta-bot-link:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
    .cta-bot-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; }
    .hero-ctas {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
    footer {
      padding: 60px 24px 32px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      background: var(--color-bg-warm);
    }
    .footer-top {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 40px; max-width: var(--full-width); margin: 0 auto 48px;
    }
    .footer-brand p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-top: 12px; max-width: 280px; }
    .footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--color-text); margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
    .footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .footer-col ul a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
    .footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
    .footer-bottom {
      max-width: var(--full-width); margin: 0 auto; padding-top: 24px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); text-align: center;
      font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-light);
    }
    .footer-bottom a { color: var(--color-text-muted); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

    /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .blog-sidebar-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: var(--content-width);
      }
      .blog-sidebar-wrapper > .blog-content-main { grid-column: 1; }
      .blog-sidebar { grid-column: 1; display: none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .nav-links { display: none !important; }
      .nav-mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
      .mobile-overlay { display: block; }

      .blog-hero--image { min-height: 480px; }
      .blog-hero__title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
      .blog-hero__content { padding: 80px 20px 40px; }

      .two-col--img-text,
      .two-col--text-img,
      .two-col--img-img,
      .two-col--text-text { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .three-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .image-gallery--3col { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

      .inline-cta { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
      .newsletter-signup__form { flex-direction: column; }

      .author-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
      .author-card__socials { justify-content: center; }

      .related-posts__grid--3col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .related-posts__grid--2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .related-posts__header { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }

      .pull-quote { padding: 28px 24px; }
      .pull-quote__text { font-size: 1.25rem; }

      .series-nav { padding: 28px 24px; }

      .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
      .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
      .hero-ctas .btn-primary, .hero-ctas .btn-secondary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
      .image-gallery--2col, .image-gallery--3col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .share-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; }
      .multi-author { flex-direction: column; }
      .multi-author .author-card { min-width: 100%; }
    }
  

    /* ===== AUTHOR HERO ===== */
    .author-hero {
      background: var(--color-bg-dark); color: white;
      padding: 80px 24px;
    }
    .author-hero__inner {
      max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 32px;
    }
    .author-hero__avatar {
      width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%;
      object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;
      border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }
    .author-hero__info { flex: 1; }
    .author-hero__role {
      font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--color-accent-light);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .author-hero__name {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem;
      line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .author-hero__bio {
      font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .author-hero__socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
    .author-hero__social {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .author-hero__social:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
      color: white;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .author-hero__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
      .author-hero__avatar { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
      .author-hero__socials { justify-content: center; }
    }

    /* ===== CATEGORY PILLS BAR ===== */
    .blog-cat-bar {
      background: var(--color-bg-warm);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      padding: 0 24px;
    }
    .blog-cat-bar__inner {
      max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
      padding: 16px 0;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    .blog-cat-bar__inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
    .blog-cat-bar__back {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--color-text-muted); text-decoration: none;
      white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .blog-cat-bar__back:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
    .blog-cat-bar__back svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
    .blog-cat-bar__divider {
      width: 1px; height: 20px; background: var(--color-border); flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .blog-cat-bar__pills {
      display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center;
    }
    .blog-cat-pill {
      display: inline-block; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .blog-cat-pill:hover {
      border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent);
      background: rgba(200,144,62,0.04);
    }
    .blog-cat-pill.active {
      background: var(--color-accent); border-color: var(--color-accent);
      color: white;
    }
    .blog-cat-pill.active:hover {
      background: var(--color-accent-hover); border-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
      color: white;
    }

    /* ===== BLOG GRID (author pages / listing) ===== */
    .blog-grid-section { padding: 48px 24px 80px; }
    .blog-grid-section__inner { max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .blog-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px;
    }

    /* ===== POST CARD (related posts / grids) ===== */
    .post-card {
      background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--color-text); transition: all 0.3s ease;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    }
    .post-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      border-color: var(--color-accent-light);
    }
    .post-card__img {
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .post-card__img img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .post-card:hover .post-card__img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
    .post-card__body {
      padding: 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    }
    .post-card__cat {
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--color-accent);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .post-card__title {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem;
      line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .post-card__excerpt {
      font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-text-muted);
      line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .post-card__meta {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-light);
    }
    .post-card__meta img {
      width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
    }
    .post-card__meta-sep {
      width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--color-text-light);
    }

    /* ===== RESPONSIVE ADDITIONS ===== */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .blog-cat-bar__inner { gap: 12px; }
      .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .related-posts__grid--3col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .related-posts__grid--2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }