CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

make light, episode 8: following your passions with susan mann

make light, episode 8: following your passions with susan mann

My friend Susan Mann joins me to talk about what courage is all about, why caring for the environment is such a passion of hers, and what it’s like to follow your dreams to some of the harshest climates on the planet.

the make light show, how to make lightKaren WalrondSeptember 19, 2017susan mannComment

the tiniest progress is still progress

the tiniest progress is still progress

One tiny moment at a time.

Karen WalrondSeptember 13, 2017 Comments

make light, episode 7: celebrating your culture with ana flores

make light, episode 7: celebrating your culture with ana flores

Community builder Ana Flores talks about growing up bicultural, the importance of knowing your roots, and why stalking the boy band Menudo was one of the best decisions she ever made.

the make light showKaren WalrondSeptember 12, 2017ana floresComment

make light, episode 6: the hurricane harvey episode

make light, episode 6: the hurricane harvey episode

Lessons I've learned from Hurricane Harvey -- it's been a crazy week.

the make light show, how to make lightKaren WalrondSeptember 7, 2017the make light show, make light, hurricane harvey, hurricane Comments

camera as self-care: gratitude & meditation

camera as self-care: gratitude & meditation

A gentle reminder to take care of yourself

Karen WalrondSeptember 6, 2017self-care, gratitude, gratitude practice, meditation Comments

make light, episode 5: curating an intentional life with kesha bruce

make light, episode 5: curating an intentional life with kesha bruce

Artist and activist Kesha Bruce shares about how to curate an intentional life, the importance of art telling your story, and the best way to keep rats from touching your skin.

the make light show, how to make lightKaren WalrondSeptember 4, 2017kesha bruceComment

blackbird

blackbird

Something familiar in weird times.

familyKaren WalrondSeptember 3, 2017sarah maclachlan, blackbird, beatles Comments

harvey: an update

harvey: an update

Much has happened since last we spoke.

chookooloonks rebuild, placesKaren WalrondSeptember 2, 2017hurricane harvey Comments

hurricane harvey

hurricane harvey

Well, this has been a surreal few days.

chookooloonks rebuild, placesKaren WalrondAugust 28, 2017hurricane, hurricane harvey Comments

sunday light: another side of jim carrey

sunday light: another side of jim carrey

Another lovely side to the actor Jim Carrey.

Karen WalrondAugust 27, 2017 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Happy hummingbirds, happy music lovers, happy childhood art.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondAugust 25, 2017 Comment

#tbt: 15 years ago today

#tbt: 15 years ago today

Here's hoping for many more.

Karen WalrondAugust 24, 201715th anniversaryComment

my new word and mantra: lagom

my new word and mantra: lagom

A new word. And a new outlook on life.

friends, random thoughts, how to make lightKaren WalrondAugust 23, 2017lagom Comments

make light, episode 4: entrepreneurship with cindy whitehead

make light, episode 4: entrepreneurship with cindy whitehead

Women's health advocate Cindy Whitehead joins me to talk about entrepreneurship, courage, pink clothing, and, inevitably, sex.

the make light show, how to make lightKaren WalrondAugust 22, 2017cindy whitehead, the pink ceiling, entrepreneurComment

sunday light: you owe it to yourself to experience a total solar eclipse

sunday light: you owe it to yourself to experience a total solar eclipse

Because this soul-shifting experience might help change the world.

Karen WalrondAugust 20, 2017solar eclipseComment

this was a ... *sigh*

this was a ... *sigh*

A gentle reminder to take care of yourself.

how to make light, a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondAugust 18, 2017this was a good week Comments