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KAREN WALROND
lightmaker • radiant rebel • total amateur
 

CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

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this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring a playful beluga, colourful apartments, and a talking dog.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 15, 2019Comment
self-care season approaches
self-care season approaches

The holiday season rapidly approaches. Don’t forget to go gentle.

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how to make lightKaren WalrondNovember 14, 2019Comment
3 more days:  content down, logistics to go
3 more days: content down, logistics to go

Three more days to LIME. Getting there!

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Karen WalrondNovember 13, 2019Comment
come together
come together

Thinking of ways we can get together in 2020 — help me out?

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big plansKaren WalrondNovember 12, 2019Comment
in defense of a mental health day
in defense of a mental health day

You should take a mental health day. It’s good for you.

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how to make lightKaren WalrondNovember 11, 2019Comment
meet ace
meet ace

You do what you gotta do, man.

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placesKaren WalrondNovember 10, 2019Comment
just under the wire
just under the wire

Having fun with my friend Alice.

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friendsKaren WalrondNovember 9, 2019Comment
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring a chain reaction machine, a marathoner with a broken back, and a father-son creative super-duo.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 8, 2019Comment
remote office
remote office

All’s well that ends cozy.

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Karen WalrondNovember 7, 2019 Comments
two SCUBA diving rules for the end of the year (and for life)
two SCUBA diving rules for the end of the year (and for life)

I finally came to my senses today.

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how to make light, random thoughtsKaren WalrondNovember 6, 2019 Comment
taking a big leap:  make light season 5, episode 3
taking a big leap: make light season 5, episode 3

Big leaps don’t have to feel big — instead, they can be a walk in the park.

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the make light showKaren WalrondNovember 5, 2019 Comment
darth steve
darth steve

I mean, you kinda gotta admire the creativity.

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familyKaren WalrondNovember 4, 2019 Comments
little saint
little saint

An update on my friend Korey’s family.

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Karen WalrondNovember 3, 2019 Comment
the beautiful people
the beautiful people

And sometimes you’re proud when your kid suddenly plays evil-sounding rock.

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familyKaren WalrondNovember 2, 2019 Comments
this was a good week
this was a good week

Featuring Halloween, the Day of the Dead, and what your country is best at.

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a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 1, 2019 Comments
creating my 2020 & lime
creating my 2020 & lime

It’s time to start thinking about what you want for yourself. Here are some questions to consider.

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big plansKaren WalrondOctober 29, 2019Comment
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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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