by Kelli Donley | Sep 30, 2010 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Journal
Sarah and her little one Josiah are visiting for a few days. I am thoroughly loving having a 6-month-old to cuddle and kiss. He is such a sweet baby! Today we introduced him to the wild wild west with an eversohot tour of the Desert Botanical Gardens. We did so,...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 27, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Flora and Fauna
I was selected to do that Ignite thing later this week. I’ve been to Ignite before and applied twice with the same presentation — all about Fruitful Harvest. I’m excited to be one of the dozen speaking at Ignite ASU Thursday night at the Tempe...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 26, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Flora and Fauna
Seasonal eating is tricky; it’s hard to walk away from bananas, kiwi and avocados — knowing full-well these gems have traveled legions to reach my plate. I’ve become accustomed to sushi, ceviche, pineapple and maple syrup whenever and wherever I...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 21, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
Friends, I’m volunteering with the Phoenix Permaculture Guild to promote this mesquite and carob flour pancake breakfast this weekend in Tempe. It costs just $15 and you’ll be stuffed full of delicious, locally grown and ground carbs. Details for the event...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 20, 2010 | Arizona, Community, handmade, Hostess, Kitchen Talk
When Jen asked last week when we could get together, I asked “crafting or dinner?” She responded, “Both,” and promised to bring her hand quilting project. (Stunning work. Truly. If I didn’t already know the girl was southern, I would have...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 18, 2010 | Arizona, Happy Hippie
Without a doubt, Novella Carpenter has influenced me. I’ve been dreaming (literally) of chickens and a bountiful vegetable garden. This time of year, it is hard to drive to the grocery store without losing your mind from the persistent heat, so gardening is...
