by Kelli Donley | Apr 12, 2007 | Journal, Media
After last night’s episode of LOST, I’m considering unplugging my television for good. Anyone else so frustrated they want to pull their hair out? Juliet — karma is a bitch and it’s coming your way. I hope Kate is the one who gets to hand it to...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 11, 2007 | Domestic Art, June Cleaver, Recipes
I made one of my domestic bliss folders for a girlfriend the other day and took about an hour to go through my blog archives to find photos and recipes I’ve posted. I printed these out and when I was going through them, a thought crossed my mind: wouldn’t...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 10, 2007 | Domestic Art, Journal
My mom’s fabric painting of Colorado. The detail is incredible! When my mom wasn’t watching, I took a few photos this weekend of things I love in her home. I’ve mentioned before she is a quilter. I definitely get my motivation to express myself...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 9, 2007 | Journal, Travel
Part of the joy of visiting my parents is being taken care of. They pick me up from the airport, shower me with attention, take me to eat at their favorite restaurants, tuck me in at night and eventually drive me back to the airport. I sleep 12 hours a night without a...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 4, 2007 | CAOK
Easter is around the corner and I’m off to Texas to celebrate the holiday with family. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Calculated Acts of Kindness Campaign. I have so enjoyed seeing the photos of your good deeds and reading your...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 3, 2007 | Domestic Art, In Stitches Sew Along
Dear Finny, Lady, if I haven’t said it lately — you are amazing. Look at you rocking that 10k! And you did so in style! I love it. You are just awesome and I am so proud of you. A runner and a neighborhood negotiator. Seriously Finny — you are one...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 2, 2007 | Africa, Journal, Recipes, Travel
The African dinner party was such fun. Thank you to everyone who encouraged my craziness; the planning was worth it. I cooked, shopped, cleaned and enjoyed every moment of a week preparing for this soir√©e. One guest couldn’t attend, but otherwise it was a hit....
by Kelli Donley | Apr 2, 2007 | Arizona, Journal, Public Health, Travel
Nogales is a city split by an international border — Arizona, USA on one side, Sonora, Mexico on the other. The cities are fraternal twins. The familiarity is there, but the differences are stark. While both are predominantly Hispanic, impoverished, and dusty...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 30, 2007 | Arizona, Journal
Tomorrow I’m off to Mexico for the day for work. In turn, today is “comp time.” Sweet cracker sandwich, I love the odd vacation day. It’s 5 am and I’ve got snickerdoodles and brownies hot out of the oven ready to be delivered to the bagel...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 28, 2007 | Africa, Journal
Zimbabwe has been falling apart by the seams for years thanks to the wicked, cruel leadership of Robert Mugabe. The country once well known for its fertile earth, beautiful people and Victoria Falls has become the poster child for what is wrong in Africa. The...
