by Kelli Donley | Sep 22, 2011 | Colorado
My folks are here for a quick visit. I’d like to think they are here to see me, but let’s be honest. That little furry creature between them has received the bulk of the attention. He did, after all, sneak into the airport to greet them. Who knew only...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 20, 2011 | Colorado, Flora and Fauna
The squash are coming up nicely in the garden: And the peaches from southern Colorado are being sold by the bushel. I bought a giant box, which is a delightful problem to have. I’m thinking of buying pumpkins for the porch this week. Autumn! It is so nice to...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 18, 2011 | Colorado
Summer is rolling to a gentle end; the Aspens are changing and the mountains were dusted white this weekend. It was the perfect time to get away; Cody’s in the middle of hunting season, while coincidentally his girlfriend and I are in the middle of the perpetual...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 14, 2011 | Colorado, Community
I’ve found a great group of like-minded community friends in Denver who get together a couple times a month to talk about social justice issues. In particular, hunger. We are all volunteers at a local food bank and are reaching out to other food banks and...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 13, 2011 | Colorado, Nelson
I never stop moving. Even in my sleep — when I’m not chasing something with my little legs flailing — I’m farting. What? Don’t judge. You probably fart in your sleep too. Good thing Tall Lady loves me unconditionally. Life here on the...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 9, 2011 | Colorado, Community, Heirloom Homestead
The recipe for a smelly, heaving first community dinner in Colorado? Take one crock of green chile, a dozen peanut butter cookies, a large green salad, a couple bottles of wine and fridge of beer, and a handful of friends who say nice things like, “Hey! It...
