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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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"You don’t focus on doing the right thing because of the results that may follow.
You focus on doing the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.

You’re kind because being kind counts. You celebrate compassion because b
"Mr. Rogers famously said that in times of struggle and challenge, we should “look for the helpers.” But lately, I’ve seen a lot of folks online say, “Who do we look to when the helpers are being brutalized, murdered, and
"I’ve long held that kindness — as exemplified by the citizen journalists, Alex and Renee, and, well, the entire city of Minneapolis, apparently — underpins all activism: anger might be the reason we’re activated, but kin
"We’ve also been preparing for an ice storm that’s promising to make its way into town over the next 48 hours or so. For folks up north, the forecast for Houston is likely laughable; however, Houston’s infrastructure isn’
 

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