by Kelli Donley | Oct 20, 2009 | Goals, Homebody, Media
I’ve been reading, “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven,” — a short story collection by Sherman Alexie. He is one of my friend Juliann’s favorite authors. This was such a quick and shocking read. I very much enjoyed it. Alexie...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 26, 2009 | Domestic Art, Earth Mama, Goals, Happy Hippie
It’s really Finny’s fault I started gardening. She’s always showing what she’s growing, cooking and eating and my goodness — it is incredible. I thought I could do the same, nevermind she lives in the Bay area and I’m in the desert....
by Kelli Donley | Aug 14, 2009 | Community, Domestic Art, Goals, Happy Hippie
A television station in Japan contacted me this week to see about an interview for how a typical American is changing her lifestyle since the great economic nonsense of 2008. Raised in a frugal, creative home — I’d say I’m lucky to have learned early...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 11, 2009 | Domestic Art, Goals
Quick poll: 1. Would you be interested in supporing an Africankelli online boutique carrying a few select handmade items? 2. Would you consider buying an Africankelli t-shirt to benefit a charity of my choice? Please leave your comments below. To entice you to delurk,...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 2, 2009 | Goals, Journal, Travel
My passport is up for renewal. In the last 10 years I’ve managed to travel to: Israel, Palestine, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Mozambique, South Africa, Cameroon, Malawi, Costa Rica, Ireland, England and the Bahamas. Most of these...
by Kelli Donley | May 22, 2009 | Domestic Art, Goals, handmade, Journal, Sew Along
The other day I mentioned I’d like to learn how to sew a dress. In my mind, this is the Everest of craft — creating something that fits and that I’d like to wear. The two wrap skirts I’ve conquered are hills in comparison, and considering the...
