by Kelli Donley | May 13, 2014 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Heirloom Hacienda
That cute little elephant showed up last week, a gift from Ellen. The note of encouragement read, “There are other cactus in the desert.” (I have awesome friends.) A couple months ago I had the chance to meet Regina in person, while visiting Tucson for...
by Kelli Donley | May 8, 2014 | Celebrate!, Goals, Good to Great, Media, Writing
This week marked a milestone: I finished the first draft of my second novel, “Basket Baby” and sent it off to a handful of friends who agreed to edit. I’ve been working on this story since 2009 and am profoundly happy to see what it has become. I’m evolutions behind...
by Kelli Donley | May 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
My friend Robyn recently released a book chronicling her quest to knit 10,000 hats for those in need. Newborns, the homeless, veterans — anyone with a cold noggin who could use an act of kindness. The memoir tells a bit of her story, and what led her to such a...
by Kelli Donley | May 7, 2014 | Colorado
I have approximately 10,000 things demanding my attention at the moment, all of which are more important than posting dog photos to my blog. So, of course — I’m posting dog photos to my blog. A few of the furry faces I cuddled last week in Denver: ...
by Kelli Donley | May 5, 2014 | Community, Photography
One Community is a monthly photo project in which participants photograph their homes and communities with a theme in mind. The theme varies by month. The goal is to both showcase similarities and differences in our communities worldwide – and bring us all closer...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 30, 2014 | Colorado
Off gallivanting in Denver for a few days, including spending a lot of time with this one. And this one. And this one. And there are rumors of building a garden for these two. More soon! Hope you are well, friends! xo, K
by Kelli Donley | Apr 25, 2014 | Arizona, Media
Mini and I went to hear Christopher Moore last night. My only regret was that I didn’t coordinate Finny’s latest visit for this talk; holy hell — is this author funny! (One of of Finny’s favorites too.) Someone in the audience asked him,...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 24, 2014 | Arizona, Heirloom Hacienda
I love this dragon boat, and the others in the Tempe Town Lake marina. I swear, my feet could walk the path around that lake with my eyes closed after the last few months. Nelson needs little direction. We walk and walk, watching the light change on the water as the...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 22, 2014 | Arizona
Spring in Phoenix — even the air is sweet with mesquite and neon yellow palo verde blooming like mad. It is just so gorgeous this time of year! Although, I can’t help but feel like I’m a frog in a pot and the water is about to start simmering....
by Kelli Donley | Apr 21, 2014 | Domestic Art, Heirloom Hacienda
Oh, how crafty did I feel making homemade chicken stock this week? I let it simmer over night; I awoke to the entire (small) house smelling of onion and celery and savory deliciousness. Of course, I’m always low on tupperware. It never seems to fail that I do...
