I couldn't get a job after graduating from college. I moved in with my grandfather, and we became best friends.

Courtesy of Chloe Gordon

As I've gotten older, I've realized that certain people have an undeniable force surrounding them. My grandfather has always been one of those people in my life. Ever since I was little, I've been enamored by him. He moves through the world with an unwavering sense of confidence, a blend of street smarts and book smarts that makes him both inspiring and, at times, maddening.