CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

a confession, a revelation and a commitment

a confession, a revelation and a commitment

A recommitment to purpose here on Chookooloonks.

big plansKaren WalrondJuly 1, 2019 Comments

savannah, day 5 (and this was a good week!)

savannah, day 5 (and this was a good week!)

Featuring possibly haunted staircases, an epic reading list, and an all-female around-the-world sailing crew.

places, a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJune 28, 2019savannah Comments

savannah, days 3 & 4

savannah, days 3 & 4

More photos of our trip to Savannah, including an amazingly informative tour of a mansion with slave quarters.

placesKaren WalrondJune 27, 2019savannahComment

savannah, days 1 & 2

savannah, days 1 & 2

We’re exploring the southern town of Savannah this week. It’s so charming.

placesKaren WalrondJune 26, 2019savannah Comments

the make light summer break: introducing dj sun

the make light summer break: introducing dj sun

It’s the Make Light Show Summer Break. What better way to start it off than with the soulful DJ Sun.

the make light showKaren WalrondJune 25, 2019Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring fireflies, optical illusions, and laughter from a dirty joke.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJune 21, 2019 Comment

I'm calling it: it's summer

I'm calling it: it's summer

It’s time to relax, friends.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJune 19, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring dry erase art, crocheted leaves and twigs, and the amazing Billy Porter.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJune 14, 2019Comment

what if you already knew?

what if you already knew?

What if you already knew how to take care of yourself?

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJune 12, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring food cameras, laughing babies, and Mahalia

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJune 7, 2019 Comment

how to grow up gracefully

how to grow up gracefully

My top 5 tips for growing older gracefully (or fighting it every stop of the way, depending on how you look at it).

how to make lightKaren WalrondJune 5, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring bubbles, an evil lair, and a secret tree font.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondMay 31, 2019Comment

thoughts at the end of a school year

thoughts at the end of a school year

I’m suddenly keenly aware how fast time is going.

familyKaren WalrondMay 29, 2019 Comments

trinidadian coconut sweet bread

trinidadian coconut sweet bread

A sweet taste of Trinidad

Karen WalrondMay 27, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring underwater photos, Shaolin Kung Fu, and movin’ on up.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondMay 24, 2019Comment

passion & purpose

passion & purpose

Self-care is only half the battle.

how to make lightKaren WalrondMay 22, 2019Comment