by Kelli Donley | Oct 15, 2008 | Faith, Goals, Happy Hippie, Journal, Uncategorized
Just goes to show you, you can take the girl out of Africa, but you can’t take Africa out of the girl. Look what I found one morning walking along the beach in Mexico? I was looking down, listening to a podcast and enjoying the crisp morning weather when voila!...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 14, 2008 | Arizona, Community, Journal, Politico
I took a friend to see a lawyer yesterday. About a decade ago, when she was a small girl and far too young to know what poor decisions were being made on her behalf, her parents left Mexico and drove the family to the United States illegally. They settled in Arizona,...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 12, 2008 | Journal, Travel
Yep, Mexico was fabuloso. From introducing my friends to Nacho Libre and hearing them use “chanchito” throughout the weekend, to eating thoughtful, wonderful meals, to swimming in the ocean and screaming in delight at each wave — this was the best...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 8, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Travel
A friend in email this week asked me if I am nesting. I’ve never considered the fact that I love to cook, sew, knit, garden, etc… is my psyche’s way of saying, “NEST!” I figured it was more my brain’s way of saying, “Martha....
by Kelli Donley | Oct 5, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
{First Frenchy bag completed — Black, White and Red all over, journalist style; stewed crockpot chicken and cheese for the red enchiladas — post-funeral food, pumpkin chocolate chip cake for friends, chocolate chip bundt cake for Mattador. Just because.}...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 3, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Today I’m grateful for: ~My family and friends. In particular, I am very thankful for my family’s health. I think with loss, you can’t help but personalize and wonder, “What if that was my mom/sister/best friend?” I often let petty...
