by Kelli Donley | Jul 10, 2013 | NJ + NYC, Photography
I’m on the road this week, headed back across this huge country toward the desert. A last look at the beautiful state I had a chance to temporarily call home: Thank you, New Jersey. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jul 2, 2013 | NJ + NYC
D and I will never agree about NYC. He feels alive in this city. This photo was unprovoked — he was just “city happy!” By contrast, time in NYC leaves me begging for a shower. And a nap. For whatever reason, spending time on trains and subways and...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 25, 2013 | Flora and Fauna, NJ + NYC
A walk to the mailbox this week: Have you heard of the app Leafsnap? It is pretty neat. You take a photo of a leaf of a tree or plant you don’t recognize, and their system will name the plant. I have been using it, and this little handy guide to learn plants...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 19, 2013 | Happy Hippie, NJ + NYC, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Recycling in New Jersey is a pain. I can only imagine the book of rules, no joke, was created as a deterrent. That said, I have yet to find a job and I’ve will happily jump through the necessary hoops to see that these items are sent to the right facility,...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 13, 2013 | Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, NJ + NYC
The second bed is in, and the first bed is going wild: Grow, little tomatoes — grow! The second bed is fairly uneven. I’m hoping the newspapers and other old carbons I put under the cardboard will help. Otherwise, I’ll watch the watering in the lower...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 11, 2013 | Flora and Fauna, NJ + NYC
A friend on Facebook made the point that New Jersey has issues with heavy metal. No, not Bon Jovi, but harmful waste in the soil. When I planted a vegetable garden several couple weeks ago — I went the lasagna route. Cardboard, newspapers and other carbons,...
