by Kelli Donley | Apr 14, 2006 | Journal, Uncategorized
Roller coasters, penguins, Shamu, Candu and Mamu and a whole lot of WOO HOO! We had a great time at Sea World today. I had forgotten how exhausting theme parks can be. We arrived when the park opened and had ridden all the roller coasters within the first two hours....
by Kelli Donley | Apr 13, 2006 | Journal, Uncategorized
1. You sit next to a cute boy on the airplane. 2. He asks for your number. 3. Your parents meet you at the airport with open arms and generous hugs. 4. They tell you they are taking you to Sea World tomorrow. 5. You giggle like you are five years old, and promply...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 12, 2006 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Recipes, Uncategorized
The first time I made Jane’s rock bun recipe, I got rave reviews. From my father. My very health conscious father who doesn’t rave about much, much less baked goods. So I made them again. And again. And again. They have now become one of his favorite...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 11, 2006 | Domestic Art, Recipes, Uncategorized
Fresh orange cake stays moist and yummy for several days after baking, thanks to the additional eggs, oil and orange juice added to the cake mix. This is one of my favorite recipes from “The Cake Mix Doctor;” yet another cookbook staple at my house. I bake...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 10, 2006 | Domestic Art, Recipes
CAOK is winding up with Easter just around the corner. This last week of surprise sweets are literally sweet. Check your mailboxes because there may be a Easter basket or two headed your way! Today, Easter Nests from Nigella Lawson’s “How to be a Domestic...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 9, 2006 | Africa, Journal
I treated myself to an afternoon movie yesterday at the foreign film house in Phoenix. (Yes, in a city of 3 million, we have just one theater that regularly shows foreign and independent films. Ay.) I’d been wanting to see Tsosti for some time and was thrilled...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 7, 2006 | Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna
I’m inviting you to a garden party at my house. All you have to do is take a couple of photos of what’s growing near your house and drop them off here. I’d like to see plants from other countries. What’s growing in Australia this time of year,...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 7, 2006 | Domestic Art
I’ve been trying my darndest to participate in this “Use What You Have” project for April, coordinated by Sooz in Melbourne. Essentially this means not purchasing any new craft or art supplies for the month. God knows I have enough yarn and fabric to...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 7, 2006 | Arizona
Yesterday I was on the road again (sung to the key of Willie Nelson) for work. I headed north to Flagstaff and then took the scenic route back to Phoenix, winding my way through Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona. It was a beautiful day. Snow! Ah yes, Flagstaff. Poverty with...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 5, 2006 | Arizona, Domestic Art
I came out of the grocery store last night to find the sun setting in a brilliant array of firey colors. I’ve found myself in an artsy rut as of late. I’m sewing the same things over and over again (See my aprons, for an example.) I’ve knit the one...
