by Kelli Donley | Nov 8, 2013 | Arizona, Community
Since leaving Phoenix in 2011, there has a been a wave if new central city murals painted. Some of these may just be new to me, but oh — they are glorious. I am hoping to catalog a few of them as I get reacquainted with my hometown. I enjoyed a similar project...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 5, 2013 | Arizona, 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 | Nov 1, 2013 | Arizona, Community
This week I attended a conference about homelessness in Arizona. The statistics are arguable, depending on the source, but the reality is our state faces a huge, transient wave of folks in need this time of year. They come from colder areas because one can survive...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 28, 2013 | Arizona, Community
We spent last weekend in the woods of eastern Arizona with some friends. The rustic cabin had better amentities than our home in Phoenix (cable! fireplace!) and we were right at home. It was a delightful get-away: Crisp, chilly fall nights at altitude meant clear...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 26, 2013 | Arizona
We’ve been exploring Phoenix little by little. A few photos from one of our new favorite weekend brunch spots: Next up to explore: The Heard — I haven’t been since I was a little one, on field trips North Moutain — never climbed this peak The...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 25, 2013 | Arizona, Community
My friend Duda’s work continues in her community garden. Visiting, the ground seems magical. She and her volunteers are ever so methodically transforming a run-down, forgotten garden into a functional, productive space. It is so fun to watch! A few photos from...