by Kelli Donley | Apr 22, 2008 | Arizona, Community, Good to Great, Journal
Survived the bus commute today in honor of Earth Day. The daily ride pass costs $2.50, not $1.25 as I thought. This left me scrambling at the front of the bus for change for a $10 after I had already put in all the quarters in my wallet (5, as planned). It was like...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 22, 2008 | Flora and Fauna, Good to Great, Journal, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Pachamama is beloved in South America and I find the idea of an earth goddess looking over us endearing. Rather than bemoan all the recycling we should be doing for Earth Day (Soapbox tone noted, Erin), I’ll say: Querida Pachamama, Thanks for all the cool stuff...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 21, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Uncategorized
No Knead 2.0, honey whole wheat. A loaf for a dinner party last night, and a loaf today for a luncheon at work. I tripled the recipe (and quadrupled the yeast) to get bigger loaves than normal. It worked! I think a sign of a great week to come is a slice of warm,...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 20, 2008 | Get Fit, Goals, Journal, Triathlon
Tri for the Cure: Checkity check. The “Tempe Y Tri Babes” did well and had fun in the process. Positives: my relay partners were prepared, raced hard, and had great attitudes. Negatives: poor race organization. Not only were there swarms of people without...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 19, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Reuse
by Kelli Donley | Apr 18, 2008 | Clutz McGee, Get Fit, Journal, Triathlon
I cannot sprint like a Kenyan, but I can swim with the best of Arizona brats who grew up in fancy swim clubs. Last night’s race was a fun reminder of why I wish the swimming came last. Let me paint the scene: Me and 100 other folk waiting for the start of a...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 17, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, Recycle, Reuse, Triathlon, Tutorial
Take one $.99 Ikea bag, a bit of canvas for the lining, a square of cotton for the front key pocket, some yellow thread and voila: le Chevroleg, 2.0. For Salty. Next sewing project: girl’s dresses made from pillowcases. Have you heard of this? ~K P.S. I’m...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 17, 2008 | Goals, Good to Great, Journal, You Can!
Aimee and I have decided to go through You Can Do It one project at a time to challenge ourselves and learn a few new tricks. (And yes, I say it in that same voice too.) The book is deemed, “A merit badge handbook for grownup girls.” Pretty sure boys can...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 16, 2008 | Africa, Journal, Public Health, Travel
For all my whining about not being able to go to Africa this summer, a good karma boomerang came flying my way to deliver a ticket and itinerary for a seven-week, six-country, three-continent adventure. It is a long story, but let’s just say I am the incredibly...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 15, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal
Inspiration: my eBay Timbuk2 bag I purchased a couple years ago and use daily for work. Recreation: the Chevroleg Bag — for a cyclist friend who needed a messenger bag. I used Ikea fabrics left over from my holiday man-bag project. I am considering adding...
