by Kelli Donley | Jan 16, 2009 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade, Journal
When I added Seams to Me to my Christmas list, a friend-via-blogging named Flo — who lives in Japan — immediately emailed and offered to send me her copy. She did so, and I’ve been truly enjoying this book (and her act of kindness) since. The Taxi...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 16, 2009 | Get Fit, Good to Great, Happy Hippie, Journal
Why the goofy smile? Because yesterday was “new running shoes day!,” one of my favorites. I get new sneaks every 500 miles or so and was in great need. I can always tell when it is time to trade in a pair because my arches ache after a couple miles. (And...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 14, 2009 | Earth Mama, Good to Great, Journal
One of my biggest pet peeves* is when people complain about not having enough time. It is easy for this to be one of my annoyances in life at this point because let’s face it: I’m in selfish mode. No kids. No pets. No real worries other than getting myself...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 12, 2009 | Uncategorized
Remember in the old school cartoons when little hearts would float through the air from one gushy, smitten character to the next? Yeah, I’m feeling that kind of sap at the moment. I’ve got this lengthy list of things I’m truly fall-down-crazy for...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 11, 2009 | Faith, Goals, Good to Great
This weekend flew by, leaving me a bit disoriented this evening as I prepare to return to work. I simply wish I had one more day to rest, sew, clean and get back into the groove. At church this morning, the sermon discussed baptism as a form of renewal. My minister...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 8, 2009 | Correspondence, Happy Hippie, Journal
Roasted butternut squash topped with browned turkey, garlic and veggies with a side of quinoa. Mmm.. say it with me — “keen wa!” I love this food. And while I’m trying not to drink much, this decanter is so awesome for impressing a guest. Take...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 7, 2009 | Journal, Media
Okay, Finny is a book genie. She typically sends me an awesome book for our Christmakkah celebration and this year’s was another gem: “The Ridiculous Race.” {A previous selection was “Winterdance,” — pretty much the only book my...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 6, 2009 | Community, Good to Great, Journal
I spent this weekend with an Iranian family who moved to Phoenix three years ago. Their high school-aged daughter is enrolled in a program at the nonprofit I work with; I was assigned as her mentor several months ago. The objective of the program is to see refugee...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 5, 2009 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal
Rushing off to see if Tina has more in her Etsy shop. She recently sent me this beautiful scarf and I bought another for an upcoming birthday gift. I love the splash of color, the soft yarn and rocking the handmade. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jan 4, 2009 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal
It was just a matter of time until I pulled out the sewing machine again. I took a two-week break to enjoy the holidays, sleep (and man, have I been sleeping) and spend time with friends. When Katie and I cooked together a couple weeks ago, she picked out a pattern...
