by Kelli Donley | Apr 26, 2006 | Arizona, Journal
In the last six months my parents have moved to Texas and my brother has moved to Denver. I am suddenly the last member of our very close family living in the desert. I don’t like it. Not one bit. I’d love to play tough and tell you that this mid-20...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 18, 2006 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Recipes, Uncategorized
I read this in the morning paper: “The Bundt cake, the one with the hole in it, is an American icon. And simple to create: remove from the oven, invert on a plate, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze and serve. If you’ve got magic in the batter...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 7, 2006 | Arizona
Yesterday I was on the road again (sung to the key of Willie Nelson) for work. I headed north to Flagstaff and then took the scenic route back to Phoenix, winding my way through Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona. It was a beautiful day. Snow! Ah yes, Flagstaff. Poverty with...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 5, 2006 | Arizona, Domestic Art
I came out of the grocery store last night to find the sun setting in a brilliant array of firey colors. I’ve found myself in an artsy rut as of late. I’m sewing the same things over and over again (See my aprons, for an example.) I’ve knit the one...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 3, 2006 | Arizona
I took an afternoon walk this weekend through my neighborhood, enjoying the lingering breeze, cool weather and warm sun on my back. Spring is certainly fleeting in Arizona, but it seems this year’s season has been particularly plentiful and generous. The flowers...