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 14, 2014 | Arizona, Community, Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Hacienda
Old McDonley’s farm is coming along. The tomatoes are green and growing like weeds. The squash are blossoming in giant beautiful orange blooms. I’ve noticed more bees and hummingbirds hanging around lately. Also, my favorite plant...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 11, 2014 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Hacienda
Things are happening in the garden. Really, really good things. (And some bad. But mostly good!) Remember how I lost those plants to the mean dogs next door? Well, they did produce four small green tomatoes this week. More importantly, I made my first batch of...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 7, 2014 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Heirloom Hacienda
Cooked brunch for some friends this weekend. A glimpse: Grapefruit mimosas, pesto feta quiche, almond banana bread, berries, sausage links, French press coffee, patio, 70 degree weather, children and puppy dogs. Not a bad way to spend a day....
