by Kelli Donley | Sep 23, 2014 | Arizona, Celebrate!, Recipes
This weekend was a big one for our family; my dad turned 60 and my cousin Kate got married. My family came in from Colorado and Texas to celebrate both occasions. Friday night we had a dinner for my dad, who of course wanted everything low key and easy. Costco pizza,...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 18, 2014 | Celebrate!
My dad turns 60 today. So much of who I am is because of him. I am deeply thankful I won the dad lotto 35 years ago. Happy birthday, Papi! ~K
by Kelli Donley | Sep 17, 2014 | Flora and Fauna, Media
I’ve been reading more than normal lately — which is nice. I’ve been carrying a paperback with me at all times, and having another book at my desk for breaks. I’m also a fan of taking an e-reader with me on long journeys as it saves space in my...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 16, 2014 | Domestic Art, handmade, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
My friend Adam (and I’m sure others quietly) has long made fun of my love for the holidays. I love Thanksgiving — the prep, family time, football, food, days off of work and cooler weather. And I love Christmas, although less so since my family has...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 12, 2014 | Writer School
How do you create characters who are interesting, fun, memorable and also human? It isn’t easy. There are plenty of examples of great characters in literature — those who are so unique you can’t help but remember the story because of the person. A...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 11, 2014 | Arizona, Celebrate!, Happy Hippie
My friend Mini (or Elizabeth, or Liz, depending on how you know her) started taking classes at circus school last year. She has always been a dancer and was on the dive team in high school. The girl is flexible. She’s most recently been doing a bunch of those...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 9, 2014 | Writer School
Phew. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I apologize for the delay in this post. The last few weeks have included: a rather annoying bought of the flu, a ton of work including this week’s National Suicide Prevention Day!, the storm to beat all storms and a...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 9, 2014 | Celebrate!
Remember that promise for pencil pouches? Completed and posted. I hope they have arrived and you enjoy! ~K
by Kelli Donley | Sep 5, 2014 | Writer School
Please hold. I promise this is going to be good. I’ve been a wee bit busy this week on the road for work, and fighting the plague.
by Kelli Donley | Sep 4, 2014 | Arizona, Happy Hippie
Have I mentioned I am soon hiking from the north to the south rim of the Grand Canyon? (With two blissful nights at Phantom Ranch in between.) I am a little nervous, Interwebs. And I could use your help. I’ll be okay physically. And I’ve got the gear. But...
