CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

#tbt: friendship in the ethiopian countryside

#tbt: friendship in the ethiopian countryside

Remembering a lovely trip, with good people.

friendsKaren WalrondAugust 17, 2017the one campaign, one, ONE girls & womenComment

on racism, discrimination & bigotry

on racism, discrimination & bigotry

Yesterday, a friend's friend was offended by the hashtag #whitepeopleendracism. This was my response.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondAugust 16, 2017racism, discrimination, bigotry, anti-discrimination, anti-racism Comments

make light, episode 3: pivoting with lisa stone

make light, episode 3: pivoting with lisa stone

CEO and community builder Lisa Stone shares how she powered through the most difficult time of her life, and how she learned to pivot.

how to make lightKaren WalrondAugust 15, 2017lisa stone, make lightComment

time to step up

time to step up

Being kind to everyone is no longer enough.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondAugust 14, 2017charlottesville, racism, anti-racism, anti-discrimination Comments

sunday light

sunday light

Welcome to Sunday Light -- a little pick-me-up or the week ahead.

Karen WalrondAugust 13, 2017choir choir choir, rufus wainwright Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring LEGO meals, East Harlem in the 60s, and fireflies.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondAugust 11, 2017this was a good week Comment

#tbt: still believe in what you do

#tbt: still believe in what you do

Thoughts from 3 years ago on our purpose.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondAugust 10, 2017texas children's hospitalComment

a new fun little tool

a new fun little tool

I have a new little toy. If you're into taking images with your smartphone, check it out.

Karen WalrondAugust 9, 2017amir camera lensComment

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