by Kelli Donley | Apr 15, 2011 | Arizona, Celebrate!
I came to work today to find my office door decorated with goodbyes: They included a hilarious and sweet mix of sentimental goodbyes, including my favorite — from Debbie: “I will miss your lectures about my over-consumption of gummy bears. Diabetics should...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 14, 2011 | Arizona, Celebrate!
Patio, sunshine, breeze, cucumber water, sandals and lots of time to admire the mayhem that is Mill Avenue. Spring fever is in full effect at ASU. You need go no further than this central Tempe corridor to see bikinis, skateboarders, folks lollygagging on...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 11, 2011 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
We’ve had crazy weather in Phoenix this spring, including uncharacteristically cool and rainy nights the last few days. After a lengthy hike on the Peralta Trail in the Superstitions, we reached Weaver’s Needle Sunday morning to find it dusted with snow....
by Kelli Donley | Apr 7, 2011 | Arizona, Journal
Last night I met the bowling goon squad for an early spin on the lanes; we’re scheduled to bowl this weekend, but everyone is busy. I’ve spent four years bowling with this group one Saturday a month. What began as Adam’s passion became a great way...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 1, 2011 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
A bit of time wandering the Desert Botanical Gardens as the sun set is exactly what I needed yesterday. And of course, with a wet winter, mild spring and warm weather upon us, the gardens couldn’t have put on a more vibrant show to welcome visitors. When people...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 24, 2011 | Arizona, Journal
Cody came to town this weekend, which meant a visit to Tucson to see our grandparents. (Obviously, he spent a lot of time on his hair prior to this road trip and dinner. Also obvious, my grandparents couldn’t have cared less.) Whenever we are in Tucson, we have...