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KAREN WALROND
lightmaker • radiant rebel • total amateur
 

CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

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bonus shot: rum punch
Karen WalrondDecember 27, 2008 Comments
boxing day
Karen WalrondDecember 26, 2008 Comments
love thursday: christmas
Karen WalrondDecember 25, 2008 Comments
silent night
Karen WalrondDecember 24, 2008 Comments
chestnuts roasting on an open fire ... black lung rolling 'cross the floor ...
Karen WalrondDecember 22, 2008 Comments
through the viewfinder: countdown to christmas
Karen WalrondDecember 22, 2008 Comments
bonus shot: the terminal cuteness of the holiday recital
Karen WalrondDecember 20, 2008 Comments
funk foiler: sushi lunch
Karen WalrondDecember 19, 2008 Comments
love thursday: found hearts & kind reminders
Karen WalrondDecember 18, 2008 Comments
strength
Karen WalrondDecember 17, 2008 Comments
authentic you interview series: susannah conway (and a giveaway!)
Karen WalrondDecember 16, 2008 Comments
through the viewfinder: the ranch
Karen WalrondDecember 15, 2008 Comments
soulful space
Karen WalrondDecember 12, 2008 Comments
love thursday: unexpected places
Karen WalrondDecember 11, 2008 Comments
snow! ... kinda ...
Karen WalrondDecember 10, 2008 Comments
holidaze
Karen WalrondDecember 10, 2008 Comments
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karen walrond,
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"Well, my lovelies, we made it.

We made it through money problems, grief, loss, work stressors, family disputes, political upheaval, global conflict. We made it through travel, laughter, connection, friendship, love, advocacy, and joy. We made
I love this week between Christmas and New Year’s, don’t you? It’s just so much QUIETER: no shopping needs to be done, no pressure to entertain, no reason to hustle. Bliss.

So tonight, Marcus and I are going out for dinner, just us
I MADE THIS FOR YOU. 

Over the last month, I’ve spent hours every day planning out the immediate future of my work and my career to fully encapsulate my word of the year for 2026:

KINSHIP. 

This led to the design of an entirely new website:
Happy Christmas from our house to yours! 🌴🎄
 

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