by Kelli Donley | May 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
My friend Robyn recently released a book chronicling her quest to knit 10,000 hats for those in need. Newborns, the homeless, veterans — anyone with a cold noggin who could use an act of kindness. The memoir tells a bit of her story, and what led her to such a...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 15, 2013 | Arizona, Community, Uncategorized
I dragged myself to the Golf Fore Africa event in north Scottsdale this week. It had been a long week; I’d already taken time off of work to attend a different lunch-time event and was behind. Always behind. Poor. Poor. Me. I have been ass dragging for months. I...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 27, 2013 | Daily Sass, Domestic Art, Uncategorized
I started this post a few days ago to talk about how sweet babies are and how much I love knitting and now it is late Friday and I’m exhausted and ready for a “Holy-shit-we-made-it-a-year-cocktail!!” with the Mr. Yeah. I know. That went by fast for...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
My friend Colleen published her first book this year, Polite Society. Collen’s book itself is gorgeous. Hardback, with gold script across the front, each chapter starts with a hand-drawn illustration. The physical presence of the book itself makes it worth the...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ve got a lengthy list of excuses. Can I add those to my word count? How about this: I’m in the thick of writing this novel. I’ve added 3000 words this week, and it feels good. I’m in my groove. Next week will be better, with more words and...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Remember how I said the apple trees in the neighborhood were going crazy? Thanks to Roman law, I ended up with about 25 pounds of large crab apples last week. I love me some free fruit. Add about 5 hours of cooking, boiling and labeling, and voila: apple butter and...
