by Kelli Donley | Jul 29, 2016 | Modern Family
In this entry in the series, Raising a Modern Family, Jessica talks about moving to Europe, falling in love, and becoming a “stepmum” to two sweet boys. Come to find out international borders do not restrict having to repeat, “They are not trying to...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 26, 2016 | Modern Family
Today in the series on step-parenting: Raising a Modern Family — Jen’s story. Jen married her sweetheart at the wise age of 24, and became a stepmother to two lovely girls … who would make her a grandma at the wise, old age of 33. Jen’s...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 25, 2016 | Modern Family
Today begins a new series on step-parenting: Raising a Modern Family. As I approach marriage and becoming a stepmother, I thought I’d look to the advice and knowledge of those who have already found what works, and what doesn’t. Today, we welcome Stephanie...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 12, 2016 | Celebrate!
Jason asked me to marry him this weekend, and I went from a “strong maybe” to a “definite yes!” immediately. I’d been joking with him for months when he would talk about our future that, “Hey! I was still a strong maybe.” And...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 29, 2016 | Public Health
One of my roles is work in suicide prevention. In the last two years, I’ve learned there are few families in America who haven’t been touched by suicide — and this is especially true if you live west of the Mississippi. There is a western wave of...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 21, 2016 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna
Gardening is one of those universal hobbies for women, men and children that everyone can get involved in. Not only is it therapeutic, but it can also be a great deal of fun. Additionally, there’s something so satisfying about witnessing the fruits of your...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 16, 2016 | Writing
I working on novel 3: “Counting Coup.” It is in the bare bones beginning stages, where I am throwing a bunch of ideas and characters down on the page and seeing what works. I’m about 15,000 words into this story — part of which is set on a farm...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 14, 2016 | Media, Writing
More than a year ago, I sent my second novel, “Basket Baby” off to a small publishing house in Montana. A friend of mine had success in publishing with them, and spoke highly of their work. She said she’d put in a good word. They read the first few...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 1, 2016 | Domestic Art
My friend Lisa once hosted me at her home in Indianapolis. She and her partner Dan are two of the most gracious people I know. Also, Lisa happens to be a total fitness nut and hilarious. I love the bits of time I get to spend with her when she’s in Arizona, and...
by Kelli Donley | May 27, 2016 | Domestic Art
I asked Finny a while back for her list of favorite books. I knew I wanted to make a book pillow for her. The package arrived today and she was happy, which in turn makes me happy. This was a fun project — challenging because I am fairly awful at embroidery. And...
