by Kelli Donley | Jan 30, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Dutch Apple Pie, where the crumbles on top never crumbled. Eh. You win some, you lose some. In this case, you get a sweet slice of pie either way. On today’s domestic agenda: Anna, your tunic will be mine. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jan 29, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal
Shepherd’s pie — a staple in my childhood home. Roasted broccoli from the Jan/Feb issue of Cooks Illustrated. Best broccoli ever. Lots of salad to balance out all the chocolate cake. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jan 28, 2008 | Goals, Good to Great, Journal, Media
My goal is to read 40 books in 2008. I’m off to a chaotic start. The latest read was “Blue Clay People” by William Powers. I enjoyed his other book earlier this year and was excited to see my library carried this one. Four out of five bananas,...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 28, 2008 | Community, Journal
My neighbor John was coaxed into cooking dinner this weekend by my roommate. I invited another friend along, as did he. The five of us sat down last night to an Italian feast John had spent all day cooking. {Sweet man. He started before 8 am and was still working...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 25, 2008 | Goals, Good to Great, Journal, Media
The Case of the Missing Ponytail It took me three years to complete a rough draft of my first novel, much of which I wrote under duress during a wicked breakup. Hot off the press, I sent the first copy to my father. {My dad has always been my writing inspiration, my...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 25, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Goals, Journal
Community dinner #3 went off last night without a hitch. Actually, I think it was the most fun yet. I set up a create-your-own pizza and salad buffet and everyone made their own plate on their own schedule. It took a couple hours to prep the plates and bake yet...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 24, 2008 | Journal, Media, Recipes
Eggs: Not Even a Glimpse of Hillary Pie Ingredients: 4 eggs, whisked in a large bowl 1 cup milk 1 cup of cheese — I used a mix of feta and cheddar veggies of your liking — I used asparagas, broccoli and spinach that I steamed beforehand and a tomato for...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 23, 2008 | Community, Journal, June Cleaver, Politico
Last night I decided to drive to Ceasar Chavez High School to hear Hillary speak.The high school is only a 12 mile straight shot west from my house, but with the rally traffic it took more than an hour to get there. Finally fed up with yet another hour of my life...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 22, 2008 | Good to Great, Journal
Yesterday, we celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Jr., one of our country’s greatest leaders. I’m in no way a civil right scholar, but I would say if Dr. King were alive today, his dreams would probably include the following: ~ A dream of looking...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 21, 2008 | Domestic Art, Goals, Journal, June Cleaver, Sew Along
Why do you look so bummed out, faux fur girl? Is that because you are wrapped in scratchy fake animal skin? You should cheer up. You are the first model featured in this fabulous sewing book — you know, the book we’ve selected for our 2008 Finny and Donk...
