It was New Year’s Eve in the Honduran mountain town where my husband and I were serving as Peace Corps Volunteers. Robed in thick sweaters, we were mesmerized by the dancing flames of the bonfires tha...

I was a child wonder. Yes, that’s right. 

I had a hidden skill that I developed over the years that would astound the onlooker, the few times that I activated that skill outside of my family circle. ...

When you’re taking a bite of the Panang Curry dish that your neighborhood Thai place makes, what do you think about?

If you’re like me, you think about how the dish is a dream-come-true. You think th...

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As a five-year-old child, I coveted two things.

The first was my best friend’s really cool mini flashlight. 🔦 (What can I say?!)

The second was her artistic ability. 🎨

It is pretty messed up that a...

Retailer IKEA sells furniture with infamously wordless assembly instructions. While they are surprisingly effective, they seem to invite the classic “IKEA hacks.” 

Chef Mark Bittman’s go-to How to Co...

I was shocked. I couldn’t believe my manager.

“We have to bring them here,” he said.

Although I didn’t believe it at the time, we would bring them here. Not only would it be some of the most meaning...

At Cresta Solutions, I primarily serve growing leaders at educational organizations, helping them get breakthrough, sustainable results on their projects. 

“OK, that’s great and all,” you may be thin...

In my last Rapid Read, I asked you what you stood for, told you what I stood for, and explained how my personal values inspired the five core beliefs of my business. Today I’m digging into what those ...