by Kelli Donley | Nov 20, 2009 | Domestic Art, handmade, Happy Hippie
I have been hoarding essays lately, trying to figure out the best way to wax poetic about the latest happy happenings. Instead, how about some photos of cookies and scattered reminiscing? Gingersnaps are my favorite cookie, without a doubt. I like them stale, with...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 18, 2009 | Faith, Journal
This weekend, theologian Matthew Fox came to lead a three-day series of workshops and lectures at my church. Now, before you stop reading because I used the words “theologian” and “church,” I promise this isn’t going to be some...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 17, 2009 | Celebrate!, Journal
I like that the word kismet begins with a kis and ends with a met — okay, that is Zach Galifianakis-inspired. Regardless, I had a kismet kind of day and am feeling invigorated. Lots of great happenings professionally and personally. I have had several friends...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 16, 2009 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Homebody
You are familiar with Murphy’s law. And perhaps even my friend Adam’s law. (“Some people say, ‘You make your own luck.’ Most of those people are pretentious assbags.”) This weekend I finally figured out my very own. Kelli’s...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 13, 2009 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade
Prayer shawl #2, knit and ready for delivery — a gift for an African friend. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Nov 11, 2009 | Domestic Art, Journal
If there is one thing that annoys my mama the most, it is being “sneaky.” She would scream at us when we were little if she found us hiding/lying/doing anything shady. She always said she wanted to hear the truth, even if it hurt. {And I swear to you, I...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 10, 2009 | Community, Faith
A very sweet woman from my church passed away last night. She was nearly 93 and had been attending Asbury for more than 50 years. She and her husband visited Israel on vacation int he 1970s and brought back a date as a gift for the church. Today, the palm looks like...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 9, 2009 | Journal
I’ve been reminded several times in the last week of how quickly life can change — how picture perfect can morph into a nightmare without the benefit of waking. There are daily headlines that should serve as ample reminders to this thought, but news...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 8, 2009 | Celebrate!, Community
The organization I work for had a fundraiser last night; it gave me a chance to do what I love most — dress up, be girly and be a bit bossy, all in the name of charity of course. We hosted 75 people at a beautiful home in Paradise Valley for a bit of African...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 6, 2009 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie
I saw Ree Drummond at Changing Hands last night. She spoke a bit about her new cookbook. Beforehand, over drinks with girlfriends and the cookbook, we talked about the incorporation of family (especially children) into such projects. Is it okay to put your kid’s...
