by Kelli Donley | May 22, 2011 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Kitchen Talk, Recipes
\\ So, this paleo thing means no grains. And the family I’m living with is already living gluten free. When I suggested we make the banana bread recipe on Karen’s site, my hosts agreed. Gluten-free bread? Bring it on. Off to the market on my bike I went,...
by Kelli Donley | May 19, 2011 | Colorado, Community, Happy Hippie, Homebody, June Cleaver
Other than my lame attempts at poetry and my very public screaming about the weather for the last week (see: Twitter) — I’ve been thinking about this new little home I’m building. Technically, I’m renting. But let me get carried away, will you?...
by Kelli Donley | May 19, 2011 | Colorado
Man in the coffee shop broad cowboy hat sleepy smile chaco sandals filthy feet with the grime, work, sweat, adventure — Bravo.
by Kelli Donley | May 18, 2011 | Colorado
A summer haiku, dedicated to my favorite season. Written for my dear friend Mother Nature, who is apparently in treatment for depression. Kayak, river warm Happy are sunny days Painted toes
by Kelli Donley | May 16, 2011 | Colorado, Community
On Saturday morning, a new friend showed up with three bachelors in tow. They were his friends from the local sailing club — two of whom were in town for some event. Without us seeing each other, he placed me in one room, encouraging me to be a good sport, and...
by Kelli Donley | May 14, 2011 | Homebody, Kitchen Talk, Paleo
Sheila treated me to a homemade meal this week that was too colorful and delicious not to photograph: Salmon, poached with dill and lemon; roasted acorn squash; plantains with cinnamon This paleo/primal way of eating is tricky. Whole milk in my morning coffee,...
by Kelli Donley | May 12, 2011 | Domestic Art, Good to Great, Homebody
I am an organization freak. I always have been. I can’t get out of a bed without making it (sometimes even at hotels). I wipe down the bathroom counter every single time. I have a google doc that tracks car repair and maintenance. (I once got two transmission...
by Kelli Donley | May 11, 2011 | Colorado, Flora and Fauna
This post is the equivalent of all those who move to Phoenix and promptly adorn their homes with kokopellis. Nothing screams “NEWBIE!” like Native American metal imagery hung on the side of a house. (Except perhaps those who also add a lizard, rant and...
by Kelli Donley | May 10, 2011 | Colorado, Community
Sleepy Golden is home to the School of Mines — a university in the center of town. One of the foothills in town has a large white M painted on it for the school. Last night, the M was actually a 4. There are 4 days left in the school year. Those mining engineers...
by Kelli Donley | May 9, 2011 | Colorado, Flora and Fauna
Have you seen Thor? Well. If you are interested in a Brazilian all-you-can-eat meat buffet? For $12, this is a steal. Because the meat? It’s well done. I have no idea who the blond actor is, but he is a Legends of the Fall-esq Brad Pitt and he’s so easy on...
