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Some Words You Should Know

“Words are pale shadows of forgotten names. As names have power, words have power. Words can light fires in the minds of men. Words can wring tears from the hardest hearts.”

Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

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Books I’ve Read

This year I’ve been captivated by the biographies from Robert K. Massie, particularly his work on Catherine the Great. He makes it feel as if Catherine is your grandmother telling you these stories herself. For all of the cruelties of powerful autocrats, I have never felt more sympathy for individuals portrayed on a page.

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About Me

I’ve also worked at Philmont, the largest summer camp in the country. In 2022 and 2023, I worked at base camp at the Villa Philmonte as a tour guide. Both summers were amazing, and it’s one of the most amazing jobs I’ve ever had.

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