/* =========================================================================
   THE TAX GAZEBO — warm coffeehouse identity
   Host: Emily Mantle, CPA, CA
   Palette: cream / latte / mocha / espresso + sage accent
   Type: Fraunces (display serif) + Nunito Sans (humanist body)
   ========================================================================= */

:root {
  --cream:      #FBF6EE;   /* page background */
  --oat:        #F2E7D5;   /* alternating warm band */
  --latte:      #CBA078;   /* warm accent */
  --gold:       #B48A3C;   /* Money & Mind series accent */
  --gold-deep:  #8A6720;
  --gold-light: #D9B873;
  --caramel:    #B07F4C;   /* buttons / deeper accent */
  --caramel-dk: #95672F;
  --mocha:      #6F4E37;   /* mid-dark warm */
  --espresso:   #2E2017;   /* darkest / dark sections */
  --sage:       #8A9A6B;   /* fresh secondary accent */
  --sage-dk:    #6E7E50;

  --ink:   #3A2A1E;        /* body text (warm brown-black) */
  --muted: #897868;        /* secondary text */
  --line:  rgba(46, 32, 23, 0.12);

  --maxw: 1160px;
  --radius: 20px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --arch: 999px 999px 28px 28px;  /* gazebo-arch frame */
  --shadow: 0 24px 60px -28px rgba(46, 32, 23, 0.5);
  --shadow-sm: 0 12px 30px -18px rgba(46, 32, 23, 0.4);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);

  --serif: "Fraunces", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans: "Nunito Sans", "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--espresso);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
}

/* --------------------------- Utilities --------------------------------- */
.wrap { width: min(var(--maxw), 92vw); margin-inline: auto; }
.section { padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--caramel); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--latte); border-radius: 2px; }
.eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--latte); }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.1rem); }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem); color: var(--muted); max-width: 60ch; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.center .lead, .center .eyebrow { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ----------------------------- Buttons --------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.96rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.7rem; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer; border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s, color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--caramel); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--caramel-dk); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -14px rgba(149,103,47,.7); }
.btn-espresso { background: var(--espresso); color: var(--cream); }
.btn-espresso:hover { background: #43301f; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-sage { background: var(--sage); color: #fff; }
.btn-sage:hover { background: var(--sage-dk); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline { border-color: var(--caramel); color: var(--caramel-dk); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--caramel); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); color: #fff; }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ----------------------------- Header ---------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(251, 246, 238, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 76px; gap: 1rem; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; }
.brand .mark { width: 42px; height: 42px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.brand-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; color: var(--espresso); line-height: 1; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.brand-name small { display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--caramel); margin-top: 4px; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }
.nav-links a { padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink); transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.nav-links a:hover { background: rgba(176, 127, 76, 0.12); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--caramel-dk); }
.nav-cta { margin-left: 0.4rem; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 0.4rem; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--espresso); border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s; }
.nav-toggle span + span { margin-top: 6px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute; top: 76px; left: 0; right: 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0.2rem;
    background: var(--cream); padding: 1rem 6vw 1.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); transition: clip-path .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav-links.open { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }
  .nav-links a { padding: 0.85rem 0.6rem; }
  .nav-cta { margin: 0.5rem 0 0; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .nav.open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav.open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav.open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }
}

/* ------------------------------ Hero ----------------------------------- */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream); }
.hero-blob {
  position: absolute; z-index: 0; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; filter: blur(2px);
}
.hero-blob.b1 { width: 540px; height: 540px; right: -120px; top: -160px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(203,160,120,.4), transparent 68%); }
.hero-blob.b2 { width: 360px; height: 360px; left: -120px; bottom: -120px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(203,160,120,.26), transparent 68%); }
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) 0; }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.4rem); }
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--caramel-dk); }
.hero p { color: var(--mocha); font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem); max-width: 50ch; margin: 1.4rem 0 2rem; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.8rem; }
.hero-host { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; margin-top: 2.2rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.hero-host a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; text-decoration-color: rgba(203,160,120,.7); }
.hero-host a:hover { color: var(--latte); }
.hero-host .line { width: 30px; height: 2px; background: var(--latte); }

.hero-photo-wrap { position: relative; justify-self: center; --pw: clamp(260px, 33vw, 380px); }
.hero-photo-wrap::before {            /* dashed caramel arch, offset up-left */
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0; width: var(--pw); aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  left: -20px; top: -20px; border: 2px dashed var(--latte); border-radius: var(--arch); opacity: .7;
}
.hero-arch-bg {                       /* solid sage backing, offset down-right (depth + colour) */
  position: absolute; z-index: 0; width: var(--pw); aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  right: -18px; bottom: -18px; border-radius: var(--arch); background: var(--sage);
}
.hero-leaf { position: absolute; z-index: 0; width: 64px; height: auto; top: -34px; right: 4px; transform: rotate(8deg); }
.hero-photo {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: var(--pw); aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--arch); overflow: hidden;
  border: 9px solid #fff; background: var(--mocha);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(176, 127, 76, 0.18);
}
.hero-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 12%; }
.hero-chip {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; bottom: 8%; left: -9%;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; padding: 0.6rem 0.95rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--espresso);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; text-align: left;
}
.hero-chip svg { flex: 0 0 auto; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .hero p { margin-inline: auto; }
  .hero-actions, .hero-host { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-photo-wrap { order: -1; }
}

/* steam motif */
.steam { display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; }
.steam path { stroke: var(--latte); stroke-width: 2.5; fill: none; stroke-linecap: round; }

/* ------------------------------ Cards ---------------------------------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 1.7rem; }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .grid-3, .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.card-media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--mocha), var(--espresso)); }
.card-media.mm { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--espresso)); }
.card-media .glyph { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.card-media .glyph svg { width: 60px; height: 60px; }
.card-body { padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.tag { align-self: flex-start; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--caramel-dk); background: rgba(203,160,120,.22); padding: 0.32rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.tag.sage { color: var(--sage-dk); background: rgba(138,154,107,.2); }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.card h3 a:hover { color: var(--caramel-dk); }
.card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.96rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.card-meta { margin-top: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.card-meta .dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--latte); }
.read-link { color: var(--caramel-dk); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.92rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.read-link:hover { gap: 0.7rem; }

/* video cards */
.video-card .card-media { cursor: pointer; }
.video-card .play { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.video-card .play svg { width: 62px; height: 62px; filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.4)); }
.video-card .duration { position: absolute; bottom: 10px; right: 10px; background: rgba(46,32,23,.85); color: #fff; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 6px; }
.video-card iframe { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; border: 0; display: block; }

/* ------------------------- Warm alternating band ----------------------- */
.band-oat { background: var(--oat); }

/* featured split */
.featured { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem); align-items: center;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.featured .f-media { min-height: 320px; height: 100%; position: relative; background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--mocha), var(--espresso)); }
.featured .f-media .glyph { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.featured .f-media .glyph svg { width: 110px; height: 110px; opacity: .92; }
.featured .f-body { padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.featured h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin: 0.6rem 0 1rem; }
.featured .f-body p { line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }
.featured .f-body .btn { margin-top: 1.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .featured .f-media { min-height: 220px; } }

/* welcome two-col (gazebo) */
.welcome-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem,5vw,3.5rem); align-items: center; }
.welcome-mark { display: grid; place-items: center; }
.welcome-mark svg { width: min(260px, 78%); height: auto; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .welcome-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; } .welcome-mark { order: -1; } .welcome-mark svg { width: 180px; } .welcome-grid .lead { margin-inline: auto; } }

/* real gazebo photo in the welcome section (arched frame, mirrors the hero) */
.welcome-photo { position: relative; justify-self: center; --pw: clamp(250px, 32vw, 360px); }
.welcome-photo::before {                 /* dashed sage arch, offset up-right */
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0; width: var(--pw); aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  right: -18px; top: -18px; border: 2px dashed var(--sage); border-radius: var(--arch); opacity: .7;
}
.welcome-photo .arch-bg {                /* solid latte backing, offset down-left */
  position: absolute; z-index: 0; width: var(--pw); aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  left: -18px; bottom: -18px; border-radius: var(--arch); background: var(--latte);
}
.welcome-photo .frame {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: var(--pw); aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--arch); overflow: hidden; border: 9px solid #fff; background: var(--mocha);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(176, 127, 76, 0.18);
}
.welcome-photo .frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 14%; }
.welcome-photo .caption {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; bottom: 6%; right: -6%;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.7rem; line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--espresso); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
}
.welcome-photo .caption svg { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 14px; height: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .welcome-photo { margin-inline: auto; } .welcome-photo .caption { right: 4%; } }

/* ------------------------- Newsletter band ----------------------------- */
.news-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: var(--cream); border-radius: 28px;
  background: radial-gradient(130% 130% at 12% 0%, var(--mocha), var(--espresso) 60%);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}
.news-band::after { content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0; right: -30px; bottom: -30px; width: 230px; height: 230px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(203,160,120,.20), transparent 70%); }
.news-cup { position: absolute; z-index: 0; right: clamp(22px, 4vw, 56px); bottom: 24px; width: clamp(74px, 10vw, 104px); height: auto; opacity: .85; pointer-events: none; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .news-cup { opacity: .5; right: 16px; bottom: 14px; width: 66px; } }

/* photo-backed newsletter band (fireside on the home page) */
.news-band--photo {
  background:
    linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(24,15,10,.85) 0%, rgba(24,15,10,.62) 46%, rgba(24,15,10,.34) 100%),
    url("../img/fireside.jpg") center 38% / cover no-repeat;
}
.news-band--photo::after { display: none; }
.news-band--photo .news-cup { display: none; }
.news-band .eyebrow { color: var(--latte); }
.news-band h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem); max-width: 18ch; }
.news-band p { color: rgba(251,246,238,.85); max-width: 52ch; margin: 1rem 0 1.8rem; }
.signup-form { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.7rem; max-width: 520px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.signup-form input[type=email] { flex: 1 1 240px; padding: 0.95rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1); font-size: 1rem; font-family: inherit; background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.signup-form input[type=email]:focus { outline: 3px solid var(--latte); }
.signup-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(251,246,238,.7); margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.form-msg { margin-top: 0.9rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--latte); min-height: 1.2em; }

/* ------------------------------ Article -------------------------------- */
.article-hero { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--mocha), var(--espresso)); color: var(--cream); padding: clamp(2.5rem,6vw,4.5rem) 0; }
.article-hero .tag { color: #fff; background: rgba(203,160,120,.3); }
.article-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 3.1rem); max-width: 22ch; margin: 0.6rem 0 1rem; }
.article-hero .byline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; color: rgba(251,246,238,.85); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.article-hero .byline .avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 14%; border: 2px solid var(--latte); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.article-body { padding: clamp(2.5rem,6vw,4rem) 0; }
.prose { width: min(70ch, 92vw); margin-inline: auto; }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: 1.3rem; }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; margin-top: 2.6rem; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.prose p, .prose li { color: #4a3829; }
.prose ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.6rem; margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.prose ul li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.65em; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sage); }
.prose blockquote { border-left: 4px solid var(--latte); padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.4rem; margin-left: 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--mocha); }
.callout { background: var(--oat); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 4px solid var(--caramel); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; }
.callout strong { color: var(--caramel-dk); }
.disclaimer { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 1.2rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }

/* page intro (sub pages) */
.page-intro { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--mocha), var(--espresso)); color: var(--cream); padding: clamp(3rem,7vw,5rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem,6vw,4rem); }
.page-intro::before {            /* warm glow for depth */
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0; width: 520px; height: 520px; right: -140px; top: -190px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(203,160,120,.30), transparent 68%); pointer-events: none;
}
.page-intro::after {             /* faint gazebo-window arch, echoing the photo frames */
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0; right: 6%; bottom: -110px; width: 250px; height: 320px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(203,160,120,.30); border-radius: var(--arch); pointer-events: none;
}
.page-intro .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-intro h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.2rem,4.6vw,3.4rem); }
.page-intro p { color: rgba(251,246,238,.85); max-width: 60ch; margin-top: 1rem; }
.page-intro .eyebrow { color: var(--latte); }

/* "set" hero — the real recording room as a banner (Episodes page) */
.set-hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 480px; display: grid; align-items: end; overflow: hidden; color: var(--cream);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(46,32,23,.12) 0%, rgba(46,32,23,.5) 55%, rgba(46,32,23,.88) 100%),
    url("../img/interior.jpg") center 42% / cover no-repeat;
}
.set-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: clamp(3rem,8vw,5rem) 0 clamp(2rem,5vw,3.2rem); }
.set-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--latte); }
.set-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); max-width: 20ch; }
.set-hero p { color: rgba(251,246,238,.92); max-width: 54ch; margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.set-hero .hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.8rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }

/* full-bleed photo heroes & bands (real Gazebo photos) */
.photo-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: var(--cream); display: grid; align-items: end; min-height: 520px; }
.photo-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: clamp(3rem,8vw,5rem) 0 clamp(2rem,5vw,3.2rem); }
.photo-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--latte); }
.photo-hero h1 { color: #fff; }
.photo-hero p { color: rgba(251,246,238,.92); margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.photo-hero .hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.8rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.photo-hero .hero-host { color: rgba(251,246,238,.8); }
.hero-panel {
  background: rgba(20, 12, 8, 0.32); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px); backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); max-width: 620px;
}
.set-hero .hero-panel { background: rgba(20, 12, 8, 0.5); max-width: 640px; }
.photo-hero--fire {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(46,32,23,.12) 0%, rgba(46,32,23,.24) 50%, rgba(24,15,10,.62) 100%),
              url("../img/lake-dawn.jpg") center 45% / cover no-repeat;
}
.photo-hero--gazebo {
  min-height: 460px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(46,32,23,.12) 0%, rgba(46,32,23,.4) 55%, rgba(24,15,10,.86) 100%),
              url("../img/gazebo-lake.jpg") center 58% / cover no-repeat;
}
.photo-hero--reading {
  min-height: 520px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,15,10,.22) 0%, rgba(24,15,10,.46) 50%, rgba(24,15,10,.9) 100%),
              url("../img/reading-nook.jpg") center 54% / cover no-repeat;
}
.photo-hero--home {
  align-items: center; min-height: 580px;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(24,15,10,.62) 0%, rgba(24,15,10,.34) 42%, rgba(24,15,10,.1) 100%),
              url("../img/gazebo-lake.jpg") 12% 55% / 150% auto no-repeat;
}
.home-avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 14%; border: 2px solid var(--latte); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.hero-portrait-sm { width: 112px; height: 112px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 26%; border: 3px solid var(--cream); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.photo-hero--home h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem); }
.photo-hero h1 em { color: var(--latte); font-style: italic; }
.lake-quote {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: var(--cream); text-align: center;
  display: grid; place-items: center; min-height: 380px; padding: clamp(2.5rem,6vw,4rem) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,15,10,.5), rgba(24,15,10,.66)),
              url("../img/fireside.jpg") center / cover no-repeat;
}
.lake-quote .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.lake-quote .eyebrow { color: var(--latte); }
.lake-quote h2 { color: #fff; }
.lake-quote p { color: rgba(251,246,238,.92); margin-inline: auto; }

/* series lockup (videos page) */
.series-lockup { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.series-lockup .gazebo { width: 60px; height: 60px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.series-wordmark .the { display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--latte); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.series-wordmark .name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); color: #fff; }

/* filter chips */
.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.chip { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 800; padding: 0.45rem 1.05rem; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer; background: #fff; color: var(--caramel-dk); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: .2s; }
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--caramel); }
.chip.active { background: var(--caramel); color: #fff; border-color: var(--caramel); }

/* about */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem,5vw,3.5rem); align-items: center; }
.about-portrait { border-radius: var(--arch); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); aspect-ratio: 4/5; border: 8px solid #fff; background: var(--mocha); }
.about-portrait img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 10%; }
.stat-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.stat b { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--caramel-dk); }
.stat span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.facts { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0.5rem 0 0; }
.facts li { padding: 0.45rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--ink); }
.facts li:first-child { border-top: 0; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ------------------------------ Footer --------------------------------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--espresso); color: rgba(251,246,238,.8); padding: clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem) 0 2rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
.site-footer .brand-name { color: #fff; }
.site-footer p { color: rgba(251,246,238,.7); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 38ch; }
.footer-host { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.footer-host img { width: 66px; height: 66px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 14%; border: 2px solid rgba(203,160,120,.5); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.footer-host p { margin-top: 0; }
.footer-host p a { color: var(--latte); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.footer-host p a:hover { color: #fff; }
.fb-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem; }
.site-footer .footer-legal { max-width: none; margin: 0; font-size: .68rem; color: rgba(251,246,238,.5); text-align: left; }
.footer-legal a { color: rgba(251,246,238,.75); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--latte); }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--sans); color: #fff; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-col a { display: block; color: rgba(251,246,238,.8); padding: 0.3rem 0; font-size: 0.92rem; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--latte); }
.foot-mushroom { display: inline-block; width: 14px; height: 14px; margin-right: 8px; vertical-align: -2px; }

/* ===================== Money & Mind series (gold accent) ===================== */
.tag-gold { color: var(--gold-deep); background: rgba(180, 138, 60, 0.18); }
.article-hero .tag-gold { color: #fff; background: rgba(217, 184, 115, 0.30); }
.series-kicker { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.series-kicker a { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: underline; }
.phase-pill { display: inline-block; margin-top: 1.1rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream); background: rgba(217, 184, 115, 0.20); border: 1px solid rgba(217, 184, 115, 0.4); padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 999px; }
.mm .prose blockquote { border-left-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.reflection { background: var(--oat); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.reflection .label { display: block; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.reflection p { margin: 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--mocha); }
.post-nav { width: min(70ch, 92vw); margin: 2.5rem auto 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 1.4rem; }
.post-nav a { font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 47%; }
.post-nav a.next { text-align: right; margin-left: auto; }
.post-nav .nav-dir { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.post-nav a:hover .nav-title { color: var(--mocha); }
/* week table of contents */
.toc { width: min(72ch, 92vw); margin-inline: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
.toc-item a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s; }
.toc-item a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.toc-day { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 124px; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.toc-title { font-size: 1.18rem; margin: 0 0 0.2rem; }
.toc-desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; display: block; }
.toc-arrow { margin-left: auto; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.2rem; flex: 0 0 auto; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .toc-item a { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; } .toc-day { width: auto; } .toc-arrow { display: none; } }
/* Money & Mind callout (e.g. on the Articles page) — feature band */
.mm-callout { position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.8rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: radial-gradient(130% 160% at 100% 0%, var(--gold-deep) 0%, var(--mocha) 46%, var(--espresso) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217,184,115,.35); border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; color: var(--cream);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s; }
.mm-callout::before { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -70px; top: -90px; width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(217,184,115,.25); box-shadow: 0 0 0 24px rgba(217,184,115,.06); pointer-events: none; }
.mm-callout:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 30px 64px -26px rgba(46,32,23,.6); }
.mm-callout .mm-c-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 60ch; }
.mm-callout .mm-c-kicker { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.mm-callout .mm-c-title { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 2.8rem); color: #fff; line-height: 1.04; }
.mm-callout .mm-c-sub { display: block; color: rgba(251,246,238,.85); font-size: 1.02rem; margin-top: .7rem; }
.mm-callout .mm-c-go { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 0 0 auto; font-weight: 800; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--espresso); background: var(--gold-light); padding: .9rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap; transition: background .25s, transform .25s; }
.mm-callout:hover .mm-c-go { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* series week cards on the hub */
.mm-rhythm { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.mm-rhythm .card-body { padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .mm-rhythm { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(251,246,238,.55); }
.social { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; }
.social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); transition: .2s; }
.social a:hover { background: var(--latte); color: var(--espresso); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

/* ===== Ghost editor (Koenig) content support ===== */
.prose img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.prose figure { margin: 1.6rem 0; }
.prose figcaption { text-align: center; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: .5rem; }
.kg-width-wide { position: relative; width: min(1100px, 92vw); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.kg-width-full { position: relative; width: 100vw; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.kg-width-full img { width: 100%; border-radius: 0; }
.kg-embed-card, .kg-image-card, .kg-gallery-card { margin: 1.6rem 0; }
.kg-embed-card iframe { max-width: 100%; }

/* header search button */
.nav-search { background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; color: var(--ink); padding: 0.5rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; border-radius: 999px; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.nav-search svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.nav-search:hover { background: rgba(176,127,76,.12); color: var(--caramel-dk); }

/* browse-by-topic grid */
.topic-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .topic-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .topic-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.topic-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 1rem 1.2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s; }
.topic-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.topic-card .t-ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; flex: 0 0 auto; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--oat); }
.topic-card .t-ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.topic-card.gold .t-ico { background: rgba(217,184,115,.22); }
.topic-card .t-txt b { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--espresso); display: block; }
.topic-card .t-txt small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* lead-magnet band */
.magnet { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 28px; color: var(--cream); padding: clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.5rem);
  background: radial-gradient(130% 150% at 0% 0%, var(--caramel) 0%, var(--mocha) 55%, var(--espresso) 100%); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.magnet .badge { display: inline-block; background: var(--gold-light); color: var(--espresso); font-weight: 800; font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: .32rem .75rem; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.magnet h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.7rem,3.5vw,2.5rem); max-width: 20ch; }
.magnet p { color: rgba(251,246,238,.9); max-width: 54ch; margin: .9rem 0 1.6rem; }
.magnet .signup-note { color: rgba(251,246,238,.7); }

/* press list */
.press-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .7rem; }
.press-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 4px solid var(--caramel); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 1rem 1.3rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s; }
.press-item:hover { transform: translateX(3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.press-item .outlet { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 800; font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--caramel-dk); flex: 0 0 auto; width: 150px; }
.press-item .headline { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--espresso); font-size: 1.05rem; flex: 1 1 260px; }
.press-item .pdate { color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; margin-left: auto; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .press-item .outlet { width: auto; } .press-item .pdate { margin-left: 0; } }

/* topics I speak on */
.speak-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .8rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .speak-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.speak-grid li { position: relative; padding: .85rem 1rem .85rem 2.5rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); color: var(--ink); }
.speak-grid li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 1.1rem; top: 1.25em; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--caramel); }

/* start-here numbered steps */
.steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.step { position: relative; display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; align-items: flex-start; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.step .num { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--caramel); color: #fff; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.15rem; display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -8px rgba(149,103,47,.7); }
.step-link { width: 2px; height: 2.1rem; margin-left: 2.5rem; position: relative; background: repeating-linear-gradient(var(--caramel) 0 5px, transparent 5px 10px); }
.step-link::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -4px; bottom: -1px; border-left: 5px solid transparent; border-right: 5px solid transparent; border-top: 7px solid var(--caramel); }
.step b { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; color: var(--espresso); font-size: 1.15rem; display: block; }
.step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; margin: .2rem 0 0; }
.step a.read-link { margin-top: .4rem; display: inline-block; }

/* ===================== Checklist page ===================== */
.chk-wrap { max-width: 820px; }
.dl-btn { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.chk-fine { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; font-style: italic; margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 60ch; }
.chk-sec { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; color: var(--espresso); font-size: 1.42rem; margin: 2.6rem 0 1rem; padding-bottom: .6rem; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--latte); display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .55rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.chk-sec .glyph { font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1; }
.chk-sec em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--mocha); font-family: var(--sans); }
.chk-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.chk-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .8rem; margin: .75rem 0; color: var(--espresso); line-height: 1.5; }
.chk-list li::before { content: ""; flex: 0 0 auto; width: 16px; height: 16px; margin-top: 3px; border: 1.7px solid var(--caramel); border-radius: 4px; background: #fff; }
.chk-list li strong { font-weight: 800; }
.chk-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--oat); border-left: 4px solid var(--sage); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.6rem 1.9rem 1.3rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.chk-card .chk-sec { margin-top: 0; border-bottom-color: var(--oat); }
.chk-closing { margin-top: 2.2rem; color: var(--mocha); line-height: 1.6; }
.chk-closing strong { color: var(--espresso); }

/* coming-soon empty state (tag pages) */
.coming-soon { max-width: 640px; margin: 1rem auto; text-align: center; padding: 3.4rem 1.8rem; background: var(--oat); border: 1px solid rgba(203,160,120,.4); border-radius: 20px; }
.coming-soon .cs-ico { display: inline-flex; width: 74px; height: 74px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--cream); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -12px rgba(111,78,55,.6); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.coming-soon .section-title { margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.cs-actions { margin-top: 1.6rem; display: flex; gap: .8rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Watch-on buttons (episode posts) */
.watch-btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .7rem; margin: 1.9rem 0; }
a.watch-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; padding: .62rem 1.15rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid var(--latte); background: #fff; color: var(--espresso); font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 800; font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--latte); transition: background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease); }
a.watch-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
a.watch-btn:hover { background: var(--caramel); border-color: var(--caramel); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
a.watch-btn.watch-btn--primary { background: var(--caramel); border-color: var(--caramel); color: #fff; }
a.watch-btn.watch-btn--primary:hover { background: var(--caramel-dk); border-color: var(--caramel-dk); }

/* Centre embedded videos (TikTok / vertical) within post content */
.kg-embed-card { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.kg-embed-card .tiktok-embed { margin: 0 auto !important; }

/* reveal */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; } html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }