by Kelli Donley | May 11, 2007 | Africa, CAOK, Journal, Travel
Remember when I asked for goody bags for my upcoming trip to Africa? I had 1,400 responses. The Internet, apparently, is this crazy medium fueled by incredibly generous, amazing people. I couldn’t believe it. Neither could my postman. The packages have been...
by Kelli Donley | May 9, 2007 | Journal, Public Health
One of the beauties of blogging is creating new friendships all over the world with like-minded folk. One such blessing is my friend Jessica. She splits her time between New York and Brazil. I’ve followed her writing and adventures for quite some time....
by Kelli Donley | May 9, 2007 | Journal
What a difference 24 hours can make when you get a good prescription! ~K
by Kelli Donley | May 8, 2007 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
I’m battling a wicked eye infection this week, which I thought was pink eye yesterday. Today? Not so sure. I have some lovely photos of my eyes that would make yours instantly burn with empathy. My biggest woe is that I’m going to have to throw away my $45...
by Kelli Donley | May 7, 2007 | Domestic Art, Journal
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by Kelli Donley | May 7, 2007 | Domestic Art, Journal
A few weeks ago I got an invitation to an Olympics party — a backyard fiesta featuring 11 events and prizes. Never one to miss a themed bash, I quickly RSVP’d for Boris and Svetlana, a Russian gymnastics pair who would be attending. Then the hunt was on to...
by Kelli Donley | May 4, 2007 | Domestic Art, Goals, Journal, Media
Turquoise from Santa Fe, new beads from the shop down the street — a crafty weekend ahead. Did you ever see the SNL skit featuring Stuart Smalley when he looks into a mirror and cheers himself on by repeating, “I’m good enough. I’m smart...
by Kelli Donley | May 2, 2007 | Domestic Art, In Stitches Sew Along, Journal
My Santa Fe purchases turned into a crafting/love altar. Who doesn’t need some good juju? Dear Finny, Howdy partner. Those are some pretty darn stylish chaps you’ve got on there. And by chaps, I mean lounge pants ala Butler. Can you believe how many great...
by Kelli Donley | May 1, 2007 | Africa, Journal, Public Health, Travel
Did you know when you make an appointment at the international travel desk at your local public health department, the clerk will fully laugh when your destination is Mozambique? Thankfully, the nurse doesn’t laugh. She just ever-so-quietly lines up the...
by Kelli Donley | May 1, 2007 | Domestic Art, In Stitches Sew Along, June Cleaver
Another pair of lounge pants from Amy Butler’s In Stitches and another embroidered tank. This monkey, like the first, comes from Sublime Stitching. Although I’m a bit scared by this one. Hopefully the recipient — a birthday girl —...
