CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

curating calm into your hectic holiday season: make light season 5, episode 5

curating calm into your hectic holiday season: make light season 5, episode 5

Join me as I share my top tips for making the holidays more calm and bright.

the make light showKaren WalrondDecember 3, 2019Comment

this was an awesome year (you have the evidence)

this was an awesome year (you have the evidence)

A little reminder that there was good this past year — you just need to sit down and record it.

how to make lightKaren WalrondDecember 2, 2019Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring a cool new arm cast design, hula, and the evolution of dance.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 29, 2019 Comments

the calm before (and during) the storm

the calm before (and during) the storm

We’re headed to the crazies of the holiday season, friends. Here are a few tips to make sure there are moments of calm.

how to make light, placesKaren WalrondNovember 27, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring amazing stained glass, the first African-American Pulitzer Prize winner for journalism, and a kid who is a demon on the drums.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 22, 2019 Comments

an alternative to goal-setting: experiment

an alternative to goal-setting: experiment

I’ve spent the year experimenting with colour. This is what I learned.

family, how to make light, random thoughtsKaren WalrondNovember 21, 2019 Comments

make light and give light

make light and give light

The story of a beautiful necklace, a kind jeweler, and how you can bring light to people in need.

how to make lightKaren WalrondNovember 20, 2019 Comments

creating a thank you project: make light season 5, episode 4

creating a thank you project: make light season 5, episode 4

the make light showKaren WalrondNovember 19, 2019Comment

lime retreat 2019: that's a wrap!

lime retreat 2019: that's a wrap!

This past weekend was LIME. It was so much fun.

big plansKaren WalrondNovember 18, 2019 Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

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

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.

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!

Karen WalrondNovember 13, 2019Comment

come together

come together

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

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.

how to make lightKaren WalrondNovember 11, 2019Comment

meet ace

meet ace

You do what you gotta do, man.

placesKaren WalrondNovember 10, 2019Comment

just under the wire

just under the wire

Having fun with my friend Alice.

friendsKaren WalrondNovember 9, 2019Comment