by Kelli Donley | Jun 12, 2017 | Family
I’m going to avoid the trite apologies to the digital heavens about not checking in. I haven’t written anything here for a long time. My browser, for the first time in 10 years, didn’t remember how to get here. So, that’s weird. Hi,...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 13, 2017 | Knit
My friend Rachele recently completed watching Gilmore Girls and would occasionally text me, “OMG. Paris is the best!” or “OMG, I love Emily!” Or “Why do Lorelai and Rory consistently make the worst decisions possible?”...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 1, 2017 | Travel
Dolores Olmedo made her fortunes through importing tobacco into Mexico City, or so I was told when we recently visited her eponymous museum in the southern neighborhood of Xochimilco. She also married an American publisher, Mr. Phillips, who was very wealthy, and had...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 25, 2017 | Travel
I’ve wanted to visit Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s home, and now museum, in Coyoacan, Mexico for ages. When Jason and I discussed a trip to Mexico, I looked for a place to stay in this neighborhood of Mexico City. We were lucky to find a small,...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 22, 2017 | Travel
If you visit Mexico City and don’t care to rent a car, consider the Turibus. For $8US a day, you can ride one of the double decker buses on any or all of the four routes around the city. We picked up the Turibus in Coyoacan, a quick walk from our apartment. You...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 21, 2017 | Travel
Jason and I spent last week in Mexico City, wandering and adventuring. One of the many reasons I love this man is that our spirit of travel is similar. We like tours, to a point. We like adventurous foods, to a point. And we like to see a new place by foot when...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 31, 2017 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna
January in Phoenix is an ideal time for gardening, believe it or not. I planted tomatoes from seed, which are popping up all over the beds, along with garlic and onions. The cruciferous plants are hanging in there, but not flourishing. The soil needs more work and it...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 30, 2017 | Journal
A group of girlfriends I swam with in high school got together a few weeks ago. We had dinner and caught up — many of us not having seen each other for 19-plus years. It was fun to hear how everyone was. Most have children and every single one of us still loves...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 25, 2017 | Journal, Writing
I recently applied for a local writing contest and had to submit a few shorter pieces. Reviewing my portfolio, I’ve had my head down working on novels for the last 12-plus years. There has been occasional blogging when I was distracted with crafts or inspired by...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 29, 2016 | Writing
Many thanks to my friend Amanda for always being willing to come to events with her camera. I love these shots and am using them on my new author page, too. And, thank you to everyone who came to the signing, who has bought a copy of Basket Baby, and those who have...
