by Kelli Donley | Mar 9, 2011 | CAOK, Faith, Journal
Calculated Acts of Kindness — CAOK — is a Lenten themed project I’ve led for several years. The idea is to spend the 40-plus days of lent in reflection, strengthening your faith through helping others. This help may come in a note of encouragement,...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 7, 2011 | Happy Hippie, Journal
I have a sign at my desk that reads: “What brings you real joy? Do that. Be that. Share that. Spend more time with that and get more joy!” I read this each morning as I’m writing out my priority list and ruminating my daily prayer. The sign is...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 5, 2011 | Domestic Art, handmade
This is the sewing project I thought I’d never complete. Not because it was exceptionally difficult, but because I was nervous I wasn’t going to do it well. My mom, thankfully, finally talked me through finishing Matt + Mariah’s wedding quilt....
by Kelli Donley | Mar 3, 2011 | Journal
These are one of my favorite flowers — ranunculus. The Persian Buttercup variety, in particular, is just so pretty. The simplicity of a handful of flowers tucked in to a pitcher looks right in my simple home. This photo is really just to show off that gorgeous...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 1, 2011 | Journal, Media, Novel
Photo by Amanda Nemec Oh, blog friends! I have a huge favor to ask of you. There is a local competition that will honor a Phoenix author and provide much needed publicity for the little novel that could. Would you mind spending 2 minutes to complete this form?...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 28, 2011 | Celebrate!
Sarah’s dad walking her down the aisle, holding her son (his grandson) brought tears to many eyes. The personal vows they recited, the windy and crisp weather, the large fountain babbling in the courtyard, the tiny lights on the trees, the fun cast of characters...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 26, 2011 | Arizona, Photography
Hiking in South Mountain this weekend with a friend, there was little color. The desert is on the cusp of blossoming, but isn’t quite there yet. We had to find hue where we could: I am going to miss my desert, especially the smell after a hard rain, the saguaro...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 25, 2011 | Journal, Kitchen Talk
Do you ever wonder who are those people who get talked into infomercials? Or, say, the cute guy selling super blenders at Costco? Well. Smoothies today, skinny tomorrow. It’s already working for my wallet. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Feb 23, 2011 | Africa, Arizona, Good to Great, Journal
“Hey! Maybe you’ll wake up with a bit of bravery tucked in your pocket tomorrow.” I spoke those words this week. Bravery doesn’t come easily. I recently failed at being courageous when I woke up in the middle of the night in Malawi to an animal...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 21, 2011 | Journal
Winter snow Spring flowers Summer clouds Fall moon The pieces of a big dream are carefully being placed. Drawers emptied. Purchased halted. Boxes taped. Newspapers saved. Zip codes researched. A fresh start. It is going to be a very exciting week....
