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Adventures of Rocky

Episode 1: Unsupervised Taste Test Winter break and it’s time for baking! The baked cake rests on the counter to cool. Enter Rocky, my four-legged cake connoisseur. The irresistible aroma was all it took. One swift leap later, the pan tumbled to the floor. Crash! Glass shattered, cake exploded, and crumbs flew everywhere. Before the chaos wasContinueContinue reading “Adventures of Rocky”

Daily Prompt #8

Daily writing promptHow have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic?View all responses I adapted by embracing flexibility and technology, using the time saved from commuting to connect more with nature, renew my writing, revamp my blog, and spend more time in the garden—helping me stay balanced and grounded, a routineContinueContinue reading “Daily Prompt #8”

Leadership: Through the Tunnel, Up the Hill, and Into Stillness

The drive begins early, on a winding highway toward New Haven and the coastal town of Lordship, Connecticut. After a week of relentless schedules, conversations, reflection on leadership and its impact on people at work, the weight of it all lingers. It stays with me as I set out on this unplanned trip, nudged forwardContinueContinue reading “Leadership: Through the Tunnel, Up the Hill, and Into Stillness”

Daily Prompt #7

Technology has improved my work by making tasks more efficient, enhancing collaboration, and increasing overall productivity. I’ve also learned to actively incorporate technology into my role—identifying opportunities for tech-driven solutions and also helping build and implement them. This is a new skill set I’ve acquired, allowing me to work smarter and add greater value toContinueContinue reading “Daily Prompt #7”

The Art of Reiki: A Quiet Remembering

Before I ever knew the word Reiki, I knew the feeling. When my grandmother was sick, when my mother was exhausted, when my father carried the weight of responsibility, or when my aunt was nearing the end of her life, I would sit quietly and send them thoughts of healing. I did not know whether energyContinueContinue reading “The Art of Reiki: A Quiet Remembering”

Daily Prompt #5

Daily writing promptHow do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?View all responses The loss of my parents and the unexpected changes in family dynamics reshaped my perspective over time, teaching me that love and wisdom are sometimes expressed through distance rather than togetherness. (see https://ridewithtia.com/2026/02/04/a-birthday-tribute-excerpt/)

A Birthday Tribute (Excerpt)

On your birthday, I honor the quiet, wise love you gave me; love that understood when closeness could heal and when it could harm. Long before I could name it, you saw that forcing the family to remain as it was would only deepen wounds. From your final days, you offered me your most carefulContinueContinue reading “A Birthday Tribute (Excerpt)”