camp hope

Camp Hope is an amazing summer program that has helped extraordinary kids for decades. I'd love to see them keep doing their magic for years to come. Read More

big plansKaren WalrondApril 9, 2012camp hope, AIDS, AIDS Foundation Houston, HIV Comments

instant happy pro tip #2: spin

Sometimes in life, you just gotta spin.

familyKaren WalrondApril 9, 2012spinning, play, alex, circle Comments

breaking a habit

There's nothing I love more than a habit. Which is why it's time to break one.

big plansKaren WalrondApril 9, 2012habit, blogging, blog, break a habit Comments

of honour, wanderings & zen peacekeeping

This weekend is going to be full of sunshine, family and iced tea. But before I go, a few lovely things to check out.

Karen WalrondApril 6, 2012honour, jeanine caron, babble, honor, marianne elliott, gratitude Comments

biodiversity

Yesterday, the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, I went for a long walk. Here's what I saw.

instant happy pro tip #1: daffodil edition

I think I'm going to start sharing my favourite tips for injecting a bit of happy into your life. Today's the first: the daffodil edition

Karen WalrondApril 4, 2012blooms, daffodils, instant happy Comments

top 10 most awesome moments of anticipation

There are times when the moments of anticipation are almost better than the event itself. These are 10 of my favourites.

Karen WalrondApril 3, 2012top 10, awesome, anticipation Comments

because it was there

Marcus competed in an Ironman this weekend. It is proof that he has completely lost his mind. And yet, I've never been prouder.

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.

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

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

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.

even more on light

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

Karen WalrondMarch 27, 2012 Comments

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.

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.

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.

friendsKaren WalrondMarch 22, 2012love, encouragement, friendship, vulnerability Comments

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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