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CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

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I Predict...
I Predict...

On April Fool's Day, ​ONE reminds us that the beginning of the end of AIDS starts with us.  Watch this video, and then please consider joining ONE and/or signing the petition.  Remember, they never ask for your money, just your voice.

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big plansKaren WalrondApril 1, 2012tuberculosis, aids, hiv, malaria, one, TB Comment
hasselblad friday:  roll #10, or my first black and white film since the 90's
hasselblad friday: roll #10, or my first black and white film since the 90's

​It took me forever, but I finally ran some black and white film through my Hassie.  Here's how they turned out.

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family, placesKaren WalrondMarch 30, 2012hasselblad friday, hasselblad, hassie, black & white, photography Comments
busy as a ...
busy as a ...

​I'm as busy as a bee (or a "blue-arsed fly," as Marcus would say).  I'm going to take a day off, but in the meantime, there's lots of lovely  to see.

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big plans, how to make lightKaren WalrondMarch 28, 2012imogen heap, the beauty of different, ebook, kindle, ted Comments
even more on light
even more on light

​I think different cities have different-coloured light.  And the video in this post provides (some) evidence.

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Karen WalrondMarch 27, 2012 Comments
random thought:  look for the light
random thought: look for the light

I think I've come up with the solution on how to eliminate stereotyping.  Spoiler alert: photography provided the answer.

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random thoughts, how to make lightKaren WalrondMarch 26, 2012stereotypes, moby, the beauty of different, light, photography Comments
of happy hearts & lollipop moments (& renting your own little piece of chookooloonks)
of happy hearts & lollipop moments (& renting your own little piece of chookooloonks)

We made it to the end of the week, folks! To celebrate, I've got some serious goodness to share.​

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friendsKaren WalrondMarch 23, 2012erin loechner, journaling, design for mankind, lollipop moments Comments
i am a very lucky person
i am a very lucky person

So yesterday, after I wrote that post, a funny thing happened:  I was reminded I'm lucky that I have such great people in my life.​

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friendsKaren WalrondMarch 22, 2012love, encouragement, friendship, vulnerability Comments
random thoughts: on rebirth and evolution
random thoughts: on rebirth and evolution

I've been experiencing a bit of uncertainty lately.  I'm trying to remember that this is actually a good thing.​

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMarch 21, 2012crux move, rebirth, jonathan fields, evolution, uncertainty Comments
top 10 procrastination tactics to get you back on track
top 10 procrastination tactics to get you back on track

​Sometimes procrastination is a good thing.  Trust me.

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Karen WalrondMarch 20, 2012top 10, top ten, get moving, procrastination Comments
on road trips, galveston & miracle cures
on road trips, galveston & miracle cures

Sometimes it's surprising where you can find peace and restoration.  This past weekend, we found it in Galveston.​

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friends, placesKaren WalrondMarch 18, 2012friends, salty air, galveston, seaside Comment
of conferences, spring break & karate chops
of conferences, spring break & karate chops

​I'm back from an amazing time in Columbus, Georgia -- and I'm off to the beach for more fun.  While I'm gone, here are some cool things to check out.

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places, big plans, familyKaren WalrondMarch 16, 2012columbus, columbus state university, women's leadership conference, spring break, karate, martial arts Comments
random thoughts:  the parent trap, and other musings
random thoughts: the parent trap, and other musings

​It's been sort of surreal going straight from a dad's conference to one that is focused on women.  After listening to both groups speak pretty freely about the challenges they face within their communities, I've come to a couple of realizations.

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friends, random thoughtsKaren WalrondMarch 14, 2012mommy track, career, jim lin, daddy in a strange land, work-life balance, jason sperber, busy dad Comments
what i'm reading on the road:  uncertainty
what i'm reading on the road: uncertainty

​"There is no such thing as fear and uncertainty without opportunity on the other side."  ~ Jonathan Fields.  I'm reading his book, Uncertainty, right now.  And it's pretty awesome.

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placesKaren WalrondMarch 13, 2012reading, jonathan fields, travel, uncertainty, good books Comments
the beautiful moment series:  kristen chase of cool mom picks
the beautiful moment series: kristen chase of cool mom picks

This week, in anticipation of my severely backordered new camera, I tried my hand at video.  ​It was fun. I hope to do a lot more.

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big plansKaren WalrondMarch 12, 2012mominatrix, cool mom picks, the beautiful moment series, kristen chase, xanthe berkeley, video Comments
hasselblad friday:  roll #8, or we're possibly the worst vegas tourists ever
hasselblad friday: roll #8, or we're possibly the worst vegas tourists ever

​Seriously, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce should give us a citation, charging us with "Waste of Time."

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friends, placesKaren WalrondMarch 9, 2012hasselblad, las vegas, room service, sin city Comments
top 10 things i want my daughter -- and all young people -- to know on international women's day
top 10 things i want my daughter -- and all young people -- to know on international women's day

​Gather 'round, boys and girls:  on International Women's Day, these are my deeply-held beliefs.

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Karen WalrondMarch 8, 2012international women's day, top 10 list, alex Comments
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