by Kelli Donley | Jul 31, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Photography
The rare rainy and cool Saturday summer morning in Phoenix brought out the best in everyone at the downtown farmer’s market this morning. The seasonal rains cut the tension of the heat exhausted; there’s nearly an audible city-wide sigh of relief when the...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 25, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Kitchen Talk
If you live in Phoenix and haven’t yet tried Gallo Blanco, do. The tacos on Tuesday are buy 2 get one 1 free. The white sangria comes with a glass full of fresh cut fruit. The servers are eclectic and kind. And if you’ve got time to kill, hit the pool at...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 15, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Faith
I’m leading Vacation Bible School at my church this week, in the evenings after work. The theme, which my friend Tina brainstormed, is “Super Heroes for Faith.” Last night was the first night and to be honest, I didn’t know that I’d have...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 11, 2010 | Community, Flora and Fauna
I didn’t take my camera to dinner… I had dinner last night at a friend’s house in a older section of Tempe. Imagine walking up to a garden gate to find a treasure on the other side. Peach trees overloaded with fruit, dogs lounging in the shade and...
by Kelli Donley | May 10, 2010 | Arizona, CAOK, Community
Almost a year ago, I heard a blog friend from Georgia would be moving to Phoenix. I was delighted. As she planned the move westward, we exchanged countless emails about neighborhoods, churches and activities. I was really looking forward to spending time with Tina....
by Kelli Donley | Apr 11, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Kitchen Talk
Food and Beverage — a sassy new restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale, has local foodie aficionados gossiping about the fabulous food and service. I was invited to join a group for a late meal there last night and oh, it lived up to every word of praise. FnB is...
