by Kelli Donley | Mar 13, 2011 | Journal
Waking this morning to another BBC broadcast full of panic and sorrow. I’m not sure I’ve ever been so overwhelmed with worry for another country. (Which, let’s be honest. I was born with a fretted brow and am an over-empathazier. Zimbabwe, Sudan,...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 9, 2011 | CAOK, Faith, Journal
Calculated Acts of Kindness — CAOK — is a Lenten themed project I’ve led for several years. The idea is to spend the 40-plus days of lent in reflection, strengthening your faith through helping others. This help may come in a note of encouragement,...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 7, 2011 | Happy Hippie, Journal
I have a sign at my desk that reads: “What brings you real joy? Do that. Be that. Share that. Spend more time with that and get more joy!” I read this each morning as I’m writing out my priority list and ruminating my daily prayer. The sign is...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 3, 2011 | Journal
These are one of my favorite flowers — ranunculus. The Persian Buttercup variety, in particular, is just so pretty. The simplicity of a handful of flowers tucked in to a pitcher looks right in my simple home. This photo is really just to show off that gorgeous...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 1, 2011 | Journal, Media, Novel
Photo by Amanda Nemec Oh, blog friends! I have a huge favor to ask of you. There is a local competition that will honor a Phoenix author and provide much needed publicity for the little novel that could. Would you mind spending 2 minutes to complete this form?...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 25, 2011 | Journal, Kitchen Talk
Do you ever wonder who are those people who get talked into infomercials? Or, say, the cute guy selling super blenders at Costco? Well. Smoothies today, skinny tomorrow. It’s already working for my wallet. ~K
