by Kelli Donley | Jan 28, 2008 | Goals, Good to Great, Journal, Media
My goal is to read 40 books in 2008. I’m off to a chaotic start. The latest read was “Blue Clay People” by William Powers. I enjoyed his other book earlier this year and was excited to see my library carried this one. Four out of five bananas,...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 25, 2008 | Goals, Good to Great, Journal, Media
The Case of the Missing Ponytail It took me three years to complete a rough draft of my first novel, much of which I wrote under duress during a wicked breakup. Hot off the press, I sent the first copy to my father. {My dad has always been my writing inspiration, my...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 25, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Goals, Journal
Community dinner #3 went off last night without a hitch. Actually, I think it was the most fun yet. I set up a create-your-own pizza and salad buffet and everyone made their own plate on their own schedule. It took a couple hours to prep the plates and bake yet...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 21, 2008 | Domestic Art, Goals, Journal, June Cleaver, Sew Along
Why do you look so bummed out, faux fur girl? Is that because you are wrapped in scratchy fake animal skin? You should cheer up. You are the first model featured in this fabulous sewing book — you know, the book we’ve selected for our 2008 Finny and Donk...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 18, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Goals, Journal, June Cleaver, Uncategorized
by Kelli Donley | Jan 16, 2008 | Domestic Art, Goals, Good to Great, Journal, June Cleaver
It was bound to happen, but I’m bored with my sewing. All the latest sewing books seem to rely so heavily on pillows, place mats, handbags, aprons and throws. Okay — I get it. They are simple and fun, but jeepers. How many pillow cases does one girl need?...
