this was a good week

Featuring fierce girls, fierce women and fierce art.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondOctober 13, 2017frances mcdormandComment

how we think about aging (or, are we complicit in ageism?)

On aging, how we think about it, and whether we're part of the problem.

how to make lightKaren WalrondOctober 12, 2017aging, age, ageism, ashton applewhite Comments

make light, episode 11: storytelling with lucrecer braxton

Artist and storyteller Lucrecer Braxton joins me to talk about how that career as a radio DJ worked out for her.

the make light showKaren WalrondOctober 11, 2017lucrecer braxtonComment

some big make light inspiration!

Hurry -- an amazing bundle of ecourses and ebooks to help you make light!

big plans, how to make lightKaren WalrondOctober 10, 2017

questions to ask when a friend is in crisis

Friends asked me two lovely questions. I'm going to remember to use them

friends, chookooloonks rebuildKaren WalrondOctober 9, 2017friendship Comments

there was good in this week

Featuring soulful interiors, soulful postcards and soul singers.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondOctober 6, 2017this was a good weekComment

#tbt: ethiopia & the magic of music

A reminder of the connecting power of music.

placesKaren WalrondOctober 5, 2017ethiopia, africa, music, connectionComment

make light, episode 10: cultivating self-confidence with jess weiner

CEO, cultural changemaker and body-image activist Jess Weiner joins me to talk about how to cultivate confidence.

the make light showKaren WalrondOctober 4, 2017jess weinerComment

in memoriam

These posts are become far too frequent.

Karen WalrondOctober 3, 2017mass shooting

a small flood-inspired gratitude list (and how to help people who are still struggling)

Despite everything, there is so much for our small family to be thankful for. Let's help other families regain some stability as well.

this was a good week

Featuring car-free cities, new visions of beauty, and talented teenage actors.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondSeptember 29, 2017jenny lawson, the bloggessComment

#tbt: lessons on joy, redux

Joy sneaks up on you. Don't miss it.

chookooloonks rebuildKaren WalrondSeptember 28, 2017 Comments

the purpose of photography

Is photography for recording memories, or something more?

random thoughtsKaren WalrondSeptember 27, 2017photography practice Comments

make light, episode 9: stepping away from the screen with laurie smithwick

Designer and artist Laurie Smithwick joins me to talk about how she curated her designer life, what she learned when she stepped away from her screen, and how she earned a Grammy nomination for her work.

the make light showKaren WalrondSeptember 26, 2017the make light show, laurie smithwickComment

endings, beginnings and making light

I'm back. And we're gonna talk about making light in earnest around here.

one day at a time

Time moves at a different pace these days. But things continue to progress. And that can't be anything but good.

big plansKaren WalrondSeptember 20, 2017hurricane harvey Comments

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