by Kelli Donley | May 28, 2009 | Faith, Journal
I have a fundraiser I’m coordinating this weekend. It is magical to watch pieces of a destined puzzle come together: the musicians, dance troupe, food, wine and location were all donated. We have more than 80 people attending and I have a fabulous new cocktail...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 27, 2009 | Faith, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
What’s that hiding among all the green tomatoes? DOODE! A tomato grows in Tempe! (And a red one at that.) This weekend I listened to a great podcast discussing the Easter season and gardening — how spiritually clearing the earth and watching it bloom again...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 15, 2009 | Faith, Good to Great, Journal
I’ve written about grace before, but I have to say, the concept is still a bit like calculus. Theoretically, I understand the basics. Practically, it is pretty hard to apply to everyday life. Then there are moments where I feel like grace knocks me on my butt...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 12, 2009 | Celebrate!, Faith, Journal
Sunrise service was beautiful, including the flowering of the cross — one of my favorite traditions. Soon after, I scurried off downtown to the other Methodist church where I was expected to bring a casserole for Easter brunch. Thankfully, I arrived 2 hours...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 23, 2009 | Domestic Art, Faith, handmade, Happy Hippie
Lately my morning routine starts by going to the gym, coming home and putting steel cut oats on to cook for breakfast, and then stepping outside to water the garden. I cool off from my workout while watering and talking to the the plants. By the time they are...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 21, 2009 | Arizona, Community, Earth Mama, Faith, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, Journal
The community garden kicked off yesterday and we were able to plant 25 fruit trees. They took up remarkably little space, leaving plenty for another orchard planting for the Fall. We’ll then add apples, figs and peaches to our citrus grove. The planning for the...
