by Kelli Donley | Nov 25, 2009 | Celebrate!, Journal
Candace’s Thanksgiving Apron A few things I’m thankful for this year: – Grandmothers who inspire me regularly to be better – My little brother’s sense of humor – My girlfriends. Nearby, far away, in other countries — I am...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 24, 2009 | Journal, Media
One of the things I’m most thankful for are good books. When I read a couple weeks ago about “14 Cows for America,” I knew I had to read the story for myself. It’s about a group of Masaai warriors who decide to give cows to the United States...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 18, 2009 | Faith, Journal
This weekend, theologian Matthew Fox came to lead a three-day series of workshops and lectures at my church. Now, before you stop reading because I used the words “theologian” and “church,” I promise this isn’t going to be some...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 17, 2009 | Celebrate!, Journal
I like that the word kismet begins with a kis and ends with a met — okay, that is Zach Galifianakis-inspired. Regardless, I had a kismet kind of day and am feeling invigorated. Lots of great happenings professionally and personally. I have had several friends...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 11, 2009 | Domestic Art, Journal
If there is one thing that annoys my mama the most, it is being “sneaky.” She would scream at us when we were little if she found us hiding/lying/doing anything shady. She always said she wanted to hear the truth, even if it hurt. {And I swear to you, I...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 9, 2009 | Journal
I’ve been reminded several times in the last week of how quickly life can change — how picture perfect can morph into a nightmare without the benefit of waking. There are daily headlines that should serve as ample reminders to this thought, but news...