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KAREN WALROND
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CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

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this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring a cool new arm cast design, hula, and the evolution of dance.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 29, 2019 Comments
the calm before (and during) the storm
the calm before (and during) the storm

We’re headed to the crazies of the holiday season, friends. Here are a few tips to make sure there are moments of calm.

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how to make light, placesKaren WalrondNovember 27, 2019 Comments
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring amazing stained glass, the first African-American Pulitzer Prize winner for journalism, and a kid who is a demon on the drums.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 22, 2019 Comments
an alternative to goal-setting:  experiment
an alternative to goal-setting: experiment

I’ve spent the year experimenting with colour. This is what I learned.

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family, how to make light, random thoughtsKaren WalrondNovember 21, 2019 Comments
make light and give light
make light and give light

The story of a beautiful necklace, a kind jeweler, and how you can bring light to people in need.

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how to make lightKaren WalrondNovember 20, 2019 Comments
creating a thank you project:  make light season 5, episode 4
creating a thank you project: make light season 5, episode 4
the make light showKaren WalrondNovember 19, 2019Comment
lime retreat 2019:  that's a wrap!
lime retreat 2019: that's a wrap!

This past weekend was LIME. It was so much fun.

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big plansKaren WalrondNovember 18, 2019 Comments
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring a playful beluga, colourful apartments, and a talking dog.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 15, 2019Comment
self-care season approaches
self-care season approaches

The holiday season rapidly approaches. Don’t forget to go gentle.

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how to make lightKaren WalrondNovember 14, 2019Comment
3 more days:  content down, logistics to go
3 more days: content down, logistics to go

Three more days to LIME. Getting there!

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Karen WalrondNovember 13, 2019Comment
come together
come together

Thinking of ways we can get together in 2020 — help me out?

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big plansKaren WalrondNovember 12, 2019Comment
in defense of a mental health day
in defense of a mental health day

You should take a mental health day. It’s good for you.

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how to make lightKaren WalrondNovember 11, 2019Comment
meet ace
meet ace

You do what you gotta do, man.

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placesKaren WalrondNovember 10, 2019Comment
just under the wire
just under the wire

Having fun with my friend Alice.

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friendsKaren WalrondNovember 9, 2019Comment
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring a chain reaction machine, a marathoner with a broken back, and a father-son creative super-duo.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 8, 2019Comment
remote office
remote office

All’s well that ends cozy.

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Karen WalrondNovember 7, 2019 Comments
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