by Kelli Donley | Apr 14, 2008 | Journal, Photography, Travel
For April’s 12-of-12 Challenge, I was in Portland with one of my very best friends — Finny! We celebrated our annual girl’s weekend in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, enjoying the city mostly on foot and with a fork. Breakfast at Bijou Cafe, where...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 14, 2008 | Journal
Ok — I took a brief vacation and things went a little nuts in blogland. Usually I respond to commenters, but I’m not touching all the conversation that has taken place in response to last week’s posts. I appreciate the chatter and thank you for your...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 10, 2008 | Arizona, Faith, Journal, Public Health
Tonight I added the Valley Interfaith Project rally at Pilgrim Rest Church in downtown Phoenix. Crammed in the pews with 1,000 other folk of all faiths, we listened as religious and political leaders addressed Arizona’s immigration policy. Mayor Gordon spoke to...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 10, 2008 | Good to Great, Journal, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
A stack of vintage linens found at a Boy Scout garage sale this weekend, including those flags I turned into bags. This is where everything comes full circle. So, how can craftiness improve the public’s health? Well, a bit of creativity always helps when trying...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 9, 2008 | Domestic Art, Good to Great, Journal, Public Health
I don’t find being wasteful patriotic. So instead of burning this retired flag, I turned it into two tote bags for April birthday gifts. I think Betsy Ross would approve. What in the world is public health? This says it better than I can! A dozen of the things...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 8, 2008 | Good to Great, Journal, Public Health
In continuation of this week’s theme, did you know that dirty water is one of the leading causes of death of children worldwide? If you’ve never looked at your faucet as a possession of luxury, let today be the day. The majority of people in the world do...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 7, 2008 | Good to Great, Journal, Public Health
No secret I love a new Cooks Illustrated and having weekend time to cook up a storm for friends. This weekend: homemade hummus, buttermilk biscuits, chicken pot pie. Today, these food photos play well into my food and nutrition theme. This week is national public...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 6, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Goals, Journal, Reuse
My friends have started having wee-ones at a lapinian rate. Hip hop. In turn, I’m enjoying trying to keep up with the gifts and celebrations. I bought my best friend some magnetic cabinet locks as I know how important baby safety is, especially for newborns. I...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 3, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Looking for a great way to honor your mama/wife/girlfriend this Mother’s Day? Yep, it is right around the corner and this year you could give her a gift that makes her beam with pride. What a thoughtful child I’ve created! A custom-made apron is a super...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 1, 2008 | Africa, CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal
Which makes me happier: A. Robert Mugabe, murderous dictactor of Zimbabwe, is on his way out after a record-breaking election? Or, B. The fact I finally figured out the Anna Tunic? From disaster — where this yoke is obviously sewn incorrectly… to success!...
