by Kelli Donley | Sep 9, 2008 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
My friend Heather mentioned she had some prickly pear tuna in her yard. Would I want to come over to prevent “borrowing” from neighbors? Indeed. The prickly pear are nearly over-ripe by now. These ruby red gems were easy to pluck. I used my trusty tools...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 1, 2008 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, Journal
Today I found myself smiling at nothing, staring at the sky and being sincerely grateful for a three-day weekend. I was in desperate need for a recharge. It’s been three days of bliss, but today was particularly sweet. I have an assignment for the local...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 14, 2008 | Faith, Flora and Fauna, Good to Great, Journal
MoziEsme’s mama posted a lovely quote this week about humility, and how faith guides us to remember to praise God first and be uncomfortable with other applause. Better yet, to redirect personal praise toward God, remembering that without faith, without His...
by Kelli Donley | May 29, 2008 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Journal
Nora Desert, founder of the So Nora Dating Club, is happy to announce a new crop of ladies interested in finding their soil mates: Meet Bea. “I love to cook. Bring a good bottle of emulsion and let’s get to know each other.” Trish: “I love to...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 22, 2008 | Flora and Fauna, Good to Great, Journal, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Pachamama is beloved in South America and I find the idea of an earth goddess looking over us endearing. Rather than bemoan all the recycling we should be doing for Earth Day (Soapbox tone noted, Erin), I’ll say: Querida Pachamama, Thanks for all the cool stuff...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 31, 2008 | Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, Journal, Sew Along
Dear Fin, Guess what? In all my domestic prowess (roar), I realized mid-sewing the March pintuck table runner project that really what I was learning here was how to sew a pleat. Score! You know how many of my skirts hang way too low because I’ve never been sure...
