I recently started a new job. Like most new jobs, the first week was filled with orientation, unfamiliar faces, and the slow process of making an anonymous cubicle feel a little less anonymous. The top drawer in the cabinet under my desk became the natural place to keep my notebook. For the first few days, … Continue reading The Pen in the Drawer
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A Gentleman in a Shifting World
I first met Count Alexander Rostoff through Ewan McGregor’s portrayal in the miniseries—his quiet grace, his sly humor, the way he could make a simple cup of tea feel like an act of rebellion. On my daily commute, I’m revisiting his story in the audiobook, listening as he arranges flowers in the Metropol lobby or … Continue reading A Gentleman in a Shifting World
