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KAREN WALROND
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CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

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#tbt:  malawi, and the magic of travel
#tbt: malawi, and the magic of travel

The necessity of being a stranger in a strange land.

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places, how to make lightKaren WalrondMay 18, 2017malawi, the one campaign, heifer international, travel, mark twainComment
by any other name -- and to what end?
by any other name -- and to what end?

Which is more important:  good work, or good hustle?

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMay 17, 2017shea hembrey, art, hustle Comments
portraits of style:  gabrielle, 42
portraits of style: gabrielle, 42

Gabby Blair on Portraits of Style -- featuring style after you throw away the magazine.

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Karen WalrondMay 16, 2017gabrielle blair, design mom Comments
everything, everything
everything, everything

Meeting the lovely actor Ana de la Reguera & bestselling author Nicola Yoon.  They are everything, everything.

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Karen WalrondMay 14, 2017everything everything, nicola yoon, ana de la reguera, mom 2.0 summitComment
big news:  GLOW, my brand-new ecourse for claiming your light, is now open for pre-registration!
big news: GLOW, my brand-new ecourse for claiming your light, is now open for pre-registration!

Big week this week, including announcing a brand new ecourse!

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big plansKaren WalrondMay 9, 2017GLOW Comments
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring accidental fashion icons, sucking at something, and artists using light.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondMay 5, 2017jidenna, lightComment
#tbt:  wisdom from a walk
#tbt: wisdom from a walk

When an 80-year-old woman gives you advice, you take it.

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Karen WalrondMay 4, 2017#tbt, walkingComment
in memoriam
in memoriam

In memory of Jordan Edwards.

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Karen WalrondMay 2, 2017Jordan Edwards
letting go of perfect
letting go of perfect

It's the secret to beauty and joy.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMay 1, 2017pine cones, Persian carpets, perfection Comments
this was a good week
this was a good week

This was a good week:  featuring Sinatra's music, lessons on happiness, and a brand new upcoming ecourse, baby!

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondApril 28, 2017underground railroad, art, erin loechner, happiness, faith, sinatraComment
#tbt: on getting to carnegie hall (or berklee college of music)
#tbt: on getting to carnegie hall (or berklee college of music)

The way to get to either is the same.

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random thoughts, family, placesKaren WalrondApril 27, 2017alex, guitar, guitar lessonsComment
on leveling up
on leveling up

Some of the best get-it-done advice I've ever received.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 26, 2017adviceComment
your time is now
your time is now

There never has been a more imperative time to tap into your own creativity.

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friends, random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 24, 2017martha redbone, creativity, art, artist Comments
this was a good week
this was a good week

This was a good week! Featuring F-bombs, water murals, and colourful explosions.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondApril 21, 2017OK Go, Kathrine Switzer, Pope Francis, podcasts Comment
#tbt:  let's pretend this never happened (actually, maybe we shouldn't)
#tbt: let's pretend this never happened (actually, maybe we shouldn't)

I mean, good totally did happen.

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friends, random thoughts, how to make lightKaren WalrondApril 20, 2017jenny lawson, let's pretend, maile wilson, laura mayes, celebration Comments
create what you wish to see
create what you wish to see

I got some good advice from a sweet friend a few years ago.  I'm listening to it again.

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big plans, friends, random thoughts, how to make lightKaren WalrondApril 18, 2017creativity Comment
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We’re in the process of clearing out our house (anyone wanna buy a dining table?) and as we’re sorting through our stuff, @alexisrhys suddenly blurts out, “Mom, LOOK!” She comes running toward me with a Superhero necklace, han
"Suffice it to say that Marcus and I are beyond thrilled for Alex: she worked her tail off this semester (21 hours!). She still has a few more hours to complete before she receives her diploma, but she’s loved her major and has earned grea
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Friends, a moment for this brand new graduate of @cuboulder! 

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