CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

make light, episode 2: creativity with mira jacob

make light, episode 2: creativity with mira jacob

Author and activist Mira Jacob talks about creativity, the "topography of her life," and Michael Jackson vs. Queen

how to make lightKaren WalrondAugust 8, 2017#makelight, #makelightshow, mira jacobComment

random thoughts on homesickness

random thoughts on homesickness

Feeling a bit homesick. Here's why.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondAugust 6, 2017Caribbean, trinidad & tobago, saint-martin, homesickness Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring Kevin Bacon, a coin bridge, and 11 ways to relax.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondAugust 4, 2017Kevin Bacon Comment

#tbt: summer days with cousin play

#tbt: summer days with cousin play

Summer with the cousins ... then and now.

Karen WalrondAugust 3, 2017summer, cousinsComment

a selfish plan to change the world

a selfish plan to change the world

Tell me, friends: what's your riot?

big plansKaren WalrondAugust 2, 2017a selfish plan to change the world, justin dillon Comments

my brand new podcast: make light! first up: #fiercelove

Today's episode: the lovely Asha Dornfest!

the make light showKaren WalrondAugust 1, 2017asha dornfest, make light, podcastComment

saint-martin 2017

saint-martin 2017

We're back from our family holiday in St. Martin, West Indies. Here's what it looked like.

placesKaren WalrondJuly 31, 2017saint-martin, st. martin, anguilla, holiday, vacation, beach vacation Comments

the next 50 needs more downtime

the next 50 needs more downtime

My final wish for the next 40 years: dedicated downtime. Starting now.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 14, 2017downtime Comments

the next 50 needs more books

the next 50 needs more books

My second-to-last wish for the next 50 years: a return to a dedicated reading practice.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 13, 2017books, reading Comments

the next 50 needs more ocean

the next 50 needs more ocean

For my 12th wish for the next 50: the ocean. It's where my heart is.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 12, 2017sea, ocean, beach, coastComment

the next 50 needs more calm, patience & (self) compassion

the next 50 needs more calm, patience & (self) compassion

My 11th wish for the next 50 years: more patience. This is a hard one for me.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 11, 2017self compassion, patience, impatienceComment

the next 50 needs more good food

the next 50 needs more good food

My 10th wish for the next 50 years? Good food. It's one of the joys of life.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 10, 2017good foodComment

the next 50 needs more photo assignments

the next 50 needs more photo assignments

My 9th wish for my next 50: more photo assignments. Because I love translating.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 9, 2017photo shoot, photo assignmentComment

the next 50 needs more music

the next 50 needs more music

My 8th wish for my next 50: music. Lots and lots of music.

random thoughts, familyKaren WalrondJuly 8, 2017alex, music, concerts Comment

the next 50 needs more time for journaling

the next 50 needs more time for journaling

My 7th wish for the next 50 years: more journaling. Consistently.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 7, 2017journaling Comments

the next 50 needs more service

the next 50 needs more service

My sixth wish for the next 50 years: to lead with service.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 6, 2017purpose, serviceComment