get up, stand up

I've always loved music as a form of expression -- and for this month's playlist, these songs will make you get up, stand up.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJune 12, 2013the one campaign, activism, musicComment

the belly rub

"Mom. You have to come take a picture of this."

familyKaren WalrondJune 11, 2013alex, rufus Comment

the story

I have discovered what I have been missing. It is the story.

big plans, friendsKaren WalrondJune 10, 2013the story, photojournalism Comments

chookooloonks wild west road trip/film friday: big bend national park, redux

Big Bend National Park 2: this time, in film.

chookooloonks wild west road trip: big bend national park

Our second day in west Texas: Big Bend National Park. And here's where the magic of the desert became crystal clear.

chookooloonks wild west road trip: the marfa lights

We saw 'em. And we have no bloody idea what they are.

chookooloonks wild west road trip/film friday: marfa

Tiny town. Giant charm.

chookooloonks wild west road trip: some favourite shots

I've got all sorts of stories to share with you about our trip out west. But first, some favourite images.

chookooloonks wild west road trip: heading home

Heading home today, friends.

life is a highway. i want to ride it all night long!

We're heading west, young men -- to an incredibly cool part of the state. (Note, however, the photo above is not a picture of that cool part of the state.)

big plans, placesKaren WalrondMay 23, 2013marfa, roadtrip, wild west road trip Comments

fighting the mean reds

It's impossible to feel awesome all of the time. Here's how I fight the mean reds.

make your moment: life list #38 - host a grown-up dinner party

This weekend, I completed a life list item: hosting a grown-up dinner party. And I'm so grateful it happened.

random thoughts: on playing hooky

Thoughts I had in the gloaming. Which included thoughts about the word "gloaming."

random thoughtsKaren WalrondMay 17, 2013random thoughts, time off Comments

the coming day

That Anaïs was one smart cookie.

Karen WalrondMay 16, 2013anaïs nin Comments

going gangsta

It's time to plant some serious seeds.

big plans, friendsKaren WalrondMay 14, 2013ron finley, gayla trail, motivation Comments

scenes from the weekend: teo chew temple

Marcus stumbled upon a beautiful, sacred place. And so much of it is still a mystery.

placesKaren WalrondMay 13, 2013chinese temple, taoism, buddhism, teo chew temple Comments

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