by Kelli Donley | Apr 22, 2008 | Arizona, Community, Good to Great, Journal
Survived the bus commute today in honor of Earth Day. The daily ride pass costs $2.50, not $1.25 as I thought. This left me scrambling at the front of the bus for change for a $10 after I had already put in all the quarters in my wallet (5, as planned). It was like...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 22, 2008 | Flora and Fauna, Good to Great, Journal, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Pachamama is beloved in South America and I find the idea of an earth goddess looking over us endearing. Rather than bemoan all the recycling we should be doing for Earth Day (Soapbox tone noted, Erin), I’ll say: Querida Pachamama, Thanks for all the cool stuff...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 21, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Uncategorized
No Knead 2.0, honey whole wheat. A loaf for a dinner party last night, and a loaf today for a luncheon at work. I tripled the recipe (and quadrupled the yeast) to get bigger loaves than normal. It worked! I think a sign of a great week to come is a slice of warm,...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 20, 2008 | Get Fit, Goals, Journal, Triathlon
Tri for the Cure: Checkity check. The “Tempe Y Tri Babes” did well and had fun in the process. Positives: my relay partners were prepared, raced hard, and had great attitudes. Negatives: poor race organization. Not only were there swarms of people without...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 19, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Reuse
by Kelli Donley | Apr 18, 2008 | Clutz McGee, Get Fit, Journal, Triathlon
I cannot sprint like a Kenyan, but I can swim with the best of Arizona brats who grew up in fancy swim clubs. Last night’s race was a fun reminder of why I wish the swimming came last. Let me paint the scene: Me and 100 other folk waiting for the start of a...
