CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

how to stay encouraged in a dumpster-fire world: make light season 5, episode 1

how to stay encouraged in a dumpster-fire world: make light season 5, episode 1

The news everywhere is horrifying. Here’s how to stay encouraged.

the make light showKaren WalrondOctober 8, 2019Comment

scenes from the weekend

scenes from the weekend

Almost forgot to take out my camera this weekend. It was a great weekend.

Karen WalrondOctober 7, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring underground caverns, MonkeyBird murals and a funky dance.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondOctober 4, 2019Comment

90 days until the end of the decade

90 days until the end of the decade

Only 90 days left until the end of the decade. How will you finish strong?

big plansKaren WalrondOctober 3, 2019Comment

summer break, redux: on finding purpose (and season 5 is coming soon!)

summer break, redux: on finding purpose (and season 5 is coming soon!)

Re-sharing some thoughts on finding purpose — ahead of the next season of The Make Light Show!

the make light showKaren WalrondOctober 1, 2019Comment

scenes from the weekend

scenes from the weekend

Just taking the camera out for a spin.

Karen WalrondSeptember 30, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring a drone annoying a dog, a sleeping octopus, and a bonsai that’s seen some stuff.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondSeptember 27, 2019Comment

ode to the secret goal - and how to make it happen

ode to the secret goal - and how to make it happen

Common wisdom says share your goals. I say otherwise. Here’s how to make them happen.

big plansKaren WalrondSeptember 26, 2019 Comment

lime retreats is back!

lime retreats is back!

Lime Retreat is back!! Join me in Houston, Saturday, November 16!

big plansKaren WalrondSeptember 25, 2019Comment

marcus is 50

marcus is 50

My love has turned 50.

familyKaren WalrondSeptember 24, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring beautiful harvest images, a portrait of the elusive Banksy, and ways to help those affected by Tropical Storm Imelda this past week.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondSeptember 20, 2019Comment

transition time

transition time

Sometimes I need a moment.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondSeptember 16, 2019Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring a true polyglot, funny animals, and the good kind of scat.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondSeptember 13, 2019 Comments

back to the beginning

back to the beginning

Sometimes to get better, you need to go back to the beginning.

Karen WalrondSeptember 11, 2019 Comments

on mexican petunias and hummingbirds

on mexican petunias and hummingbirds

I may have gone overboard with the Mexican petunias.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondSeptember 10, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring weird animals, beautiful landscapes, and how to help the Bahamas recover from Hurricane Dorian.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondSeptember 6, 2019Comment