by Kelli Donley | May 17, 2006 | Journal, Travel
Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert is one of those books that I’ll always carry around in my heart. I’ll share it with others and I will read it again. I’ve dog-eared countless pages where I felt like Liz — my new best friend forever author...
by Kelli Donley | May 11, 2006 | Journal, Travel
Notice: all yummy enchiladas made with Hatch chiles, Dungeness crab and loaves of sourdough bread beware. I’m headed your way and as always, AfricanKelli is a hungry dame. I’m off to New Mexico tomorrow and then to San Francisco for a few days. I’ll...
by Kelli Donley | May 9, 2006 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Journal
My maternal grandmother, Grandma J, grew up in England and immigrated to the United States at the wise age of 22. Recently wed to an American serviceman, she had a baby on each hip and enough sense to get out of the marriage as soon as possible. She is tough as nails...
by Kelli Donley | May 5, 2006 | Journal
I came home last night to find a DHL box on my doorstep. When I looked at the return address, I shrieked! It was from The Smitten Kitchen. Several months back, I emailed Deb and asked for her mailing address. After following her New York City blog about cooking and...
by Kelli Donley | May 4, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
Thank you very much for your encouraging comments yesterday. A couple of them left me in tears. I am regularly reminded how important my friendships are, so thank you again. As for the call for an Etsy shop, I’m flattered. For now, the wristlets will remain...
by Kelli Donley | May 3, 2006 | Africa, Domestic Art, Journal
I’m feeling a bit down today. I decided yesterday that I am not going to Africa this summer. My job has become increasingly demanding in the last few months, plus apparently I have the inability to mutter the word, “No.” I’ve taken on two new...
