by Kelli Donley | Apr 30, 2015 | Arizona, Community
The month of April was dedicated to biking to work in Arizona. I took the challenge with a few coworkers. I ended up riding/taking the light rail some 533 miles. (Some will argue that the light rail miles are cheating. I am not on the highway and I wasn’t a...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 3, 2015 | Arizona, Community, Domestic Art
I’ve become an advocate of sorts for the homeless of Arizona in the last few years. Working at the health department, I have seen how and why folks become homeless. There are holes in our social nets, but! But. There are also fiercely strong sections too....
by Kelli Donley | Mar 23, 2015 | Arizona, Community
We are reveling in spring over here. Have I mentioned that? Have you rolled your east coast eyes so far back into your freezing brains that you just want me and my sunshine to shut up already? I know. I’m sorry. But what can I say? We are in the last throws of...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 20, 2015 | Arizona, Community, Domestic Art
Another 20 jars of citrus marmalade canned this week. (And yes, I did clean up the lip before topping these babies.) I’ve finally got this recipe down after 45 jars of jam made. This time I threw in a twist, adding a stick of cinnamon for the last 20...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 18, 2015 | Arizona, Community
I took a walk in the neighborhood near my office this week. It is full of colorful personality: One woman saw me taking photos and waved her hands. When I looked over, she said, “Take a picture of my house! It burned down and we rebuilt and now WE GOT...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 17, 2014 | Arizona, Community
{This series of posts is intended to provide practical, easy ways to help your community — regardless of your location. In celebration of Thanksgiving and the pending holidays, may we want less and love more.} Last week I met the new executive director of...
