by Kelli Donley | Sep 11, 2013 | Domestic Art, Journal
One vivid memory I have of elementary school is not having Guess jeans. Never mind all the things we did have – a great home, a pool, two parents who adored us, bikes, a pantry full of food, vacations to southern California. No. Never mind that stuff. Once the mid-80s...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 9, 2013 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
I have never knit lace before, or followed a knitting chart. This pattern provided just the right amount of challenge. We spent a good bit of time this weekend on the couch, listening to the rain fall and watching a BBC miniseries on Netflix. I’ll be making...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 4, 2013 | Journal, Travel
Ever visit a place and have it remind you of something you value, but have neglected? Like blowing dust off an old, rare book — travel often reminds me of places within that have been hidden by the cobwebs of life. Wrapped in self doubt, laziness — bright...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 2, 2013 | Journal, Travel
On our recent trip to Montana, we toured the Missoula Art Museum. Jane Waggoner Deschner’s exhibit, called, “Often, All That Remains,” was the rare experience that left me weak in the knees — powerful, transformative art. Quietly, we walked the...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 30, 2013 | Journal, Travel
I wish I could quote more Willie Nelson songs, but this one is most appropriate. Nelson and I hit the road tomorrow for Nebraska, then Chicago, and finally on to the East Coast. I have cried buckets this week, (saying goodbye to my brother? You have to be kidding...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 23, 2013 | Journal, NJ + NYC
We dated for a handful of months, keeping things quiet because we worked together. The first week of February, he was transferred to the East Coast and we broke up. I was distraught. I didn’t eat or sleep for the better part of seven weeks. Easter weekend in NYC...
