CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

scenes from the weekend: girls-only getaway (and the ms 150)

scenes from the weekend: girls-only getaway (and the ms 150)

Alex and I had an impromptu girls-only weekend getaway, and Marcus road 180 miles from Houston to Austin. Here's how it went down.

placesKaren WalrondApril 21, 2013bp ms150, austin, girls getaway, mom-daughter time Comments

film friday: the return of the nikon fe (and film vs. digital, redux)

film friday: the return of the nikon fe (and film vs. digital, redux)

I took my very first SLR camera I ever owned out for a spin last weekend -- and got the film back yesterday. Here are the results.

placesKaren WalrondApril 19, 2013film, Nikon FE Comments

you are more beautiful than you think

you are more beautiful than you think

Because I think we could all use a shot of beauty today.

Karen WalrondApril 16, 2013boston marathon, boston marathon bombing, you are more beautiful than you think Comments

path finder: journeys & discoveries

path finder: journeys & discoveries

The best kinds of journeys always result in a discovery of treasure.

big plansKaren WalrondApril 15, 2013path finder Comments

on making dreams come true

on making dreams come true

You are the Universe.

big plansKaren WalrondApril 12, 2013manifesting dreams, working hardComment

photographer's meditation: focus on manual

photographer's meditation: focus on manual

Want to slow down? Switch to manual.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 10, 2013photography, manual lenses Comments

random thoughts: come together

random thoughts: come together

I'm restless lately. Here's why, I think.

big plans, random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 8, 2013random thoughts Comments

stop and be happy

stop and be happy

Sometimes the answer is right in front of your nose.

Karen WalrondApril 5, 2013happiness, meaning of life Comments

camp hope, a little love, and a summer-reading-for-summer-camp giveaway

camp hope, a little love, and a summer-reading-for-summer-camp giveaway

Camp HOPE needs help. And I have an amazing book package to give away. This is going to be great.

big plans, friendsKaren WalrondApril 2, 2013camp hope, brené brown, katherine center, Jenny Lawson Comments

random thoughts: taking it slow

random thoughts: taking it slow

I'm very impatient. And the universe is trying to tell me to take it slow.

places, random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 1, 2013random thoughts, orchids, sean carter, gayla trail Comments

for your vision board: look for the light

for your vision board: look for the light

A quick weekend interlude for another free download. Thanks, Sara, for the kind request.

Karen WalrondMarch 31, 2013look for the light, tedxhouston

a little housekeeping (and announcing the new session of path finder!)

a little housekeeping (and announcing the new session of path finder!)

We're getting ready for Easter over here in the Chookooloonks house -- which meant it was time for a little spring cleaning on the site. What this means for you? A new Path Finder session!

big plans, family, placesKaren WalrondMarch 29, 2013path finder, easterComment

random thoughts: on connecting with joy

random thoughts: on connecting with joy

I had lunch with my wise friend Katherine Center yesterday. And she gave us all some inspiration to think about.

friends, random thoughtsKaren WalrondMarch 28, 2013downloads, katherine center Comments

blue heron farm (cheese!!)

blue heron farm (cheese!!)

Last week, I got an education in goats. And cheese. Lots and lots of cheese.

big plans, placesKaren WalrondMarch 27, 2013blue heron farm, lisa seger, christian seger, goats, goat cheese Comments

weird, creepy and entirely awesome: brooke shaden photography

weird, creepy and entirely awesome: brooke shaden photography

I just got back from attending a Brooke Shaden Photography workshop. Mind: expanded.

placesKaren WalrondMarch 25, 2013brooke shaden, brooke shaden workshops, storytelling Comments

#hasselbladfriday #21: some shots from the beach, and some thoughts from the archives

#hasselbladfriday #21: some shots from the beach, and some thoughts from the archives

Some shots from my weekend at the beach. It's a wonder they're even in focus.

family, friends, placesKaren WalrondMarch 22, 2013hasselblad friday, hasselblad Comments