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KAREN WALROND
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CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

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this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring family dinners, an invisibility cloak, and an NFL football player who sings like an angel.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondOctober 25, 2019Comment
you need to play more: make light season 5, episode 2
you need to play more: make light season 5, episode 2

Play Evangelist Jeff Harry joins me and shares why he’s passionate about play — and why you should be, too.

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the make light showKaren WalrondOctober 22, 2019Comment
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring comic Sindhu Vee, a spotted zebra, and everybody wanting to rule the world.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondOctober 18, 2019Comment
scenes from the weekend
scenes from the weekend

At some point, she’s gonna trust me when I grab my camera.

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familyKaren WalrondOctober 14, 2019Comment
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring edible clothing, a paralyzed man who walks, and a joyful musical family.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondOctober 11, 2019Comment
what, exactly, is leadership coaching?
what, exactly, is leadership coaching?

Curious about leadership coaching? Here’s what it is (and what it isn’t).

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how to make lightKaren WalrondOctober 10, 2019 Comments
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.

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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.

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Karen WalrondOctober 7, 2019 Comments
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring underground caverns, MonkeyBird murals and a funky dance.

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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?

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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!

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the make light showKaren WalrondOctober 1, 2019Comment
scenes from the weekend
scenes from the weekend

Just taking the camera out for a spin.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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big plansKaren WalrondSeptember 25, 2019Comment
marcus is 50
marcus is 50

My love has turned 50.

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familyKaren WalrondSeptember 24, 2019 Comments
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"The house is quiet with my loves gone, but I’ve been enjoying the solitude: save for one day of sightseeing when some dear friends from the States came in town for a visit, I’ve been viewing the alone-time as a creative retreat, of
So here’s the stereotype about England that is absolutely true — it rains all. the. time. Even on sunny days, a passing rain shower is almost expected. Because of this, when it’s sunny, the call to go outside is strong. Especially w
Bath is named for Roman baths in the centre of the city: an ancient Roman bathing complex built around 70AD, and preserved beautifully. And on this miserably rainy day, my friends @leapfearlessly and @kevinross came to visit, and we checked out this
The hectic Thanksgiving week is now over, Marcus and Alex are safely back in Houston, and all my book events are officially finished. Now begins a little creative solo retreat before the Christmas holidays, as I plan for more soulful, purposeful work
 

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