CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring comfort food, post-apocalyptic miniatures, and joyful song.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 20, 2020Comment

kindnesses, and failures thereof

kindnesses, and failures thereof

Wise words from writer George Saunders.

family, how to make lightKaren WalrondNovember 18, 2020Comment

on rage, compassion and boundaries

on rage, compassion and boundaries

It’s not my job to love my oppressor. But it might be yours.

random thoughts, how to make lightKaren WalrondNovember 12, 2020 Comments

this *was* a good week.

this *was* a good week.

Finally.

how to make light, a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 7, 2020 Comments

this was a good week …?

this was a good week …?

Still waiting …

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondNovember 6, 2020 Comments

some words to get you through the next 48 hours

some words to get you through the next 48 hours

Breathe, friends. We’ll make it.

how to make lightKaren WalrondNovember 2, 2020Comment

happy halloween! (100/100!)

happy halloween! (100/100!)

A few pre-election, end-of-blogging-marathon thoughts.

Karen WalrondOctober 31, 2020 Comments

this was a good week (99/100)

this was a good week (99/100)

Featuring staycation tips, Taiwanese triumphs, and a young brother reminding you that you can do anything.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondOctober 30, 2020Comment

día de los muertos (98/100)

día de los muertos (98/100)

About Día de los Muertos, and a really interesting gift I received.

placesKaren WalrondOctober 29, 2020 Comments

psat prep (97/100)

psat prep (97/100)

I’m just saying: this, and where are the flying cars?

familyKaren WalrondOctober 28, 2020 Comments

the stolen silver spoon (96/100)

the stolen silver spoon (96/100)

A hard truth. Also, vote.

how to make lightKaren WalrondOctober 27, 2020 Comments

the gift (95/100)

the gift (95/100)

I’m just saying that I can wear them all day, and my feet don’t hurt.

familyKaren WalrondOctober 26, 2020 Comments

jack o'virus (94/100)

jack o'virus (94/100)

It was the most terrifying thing she could think of.

placesKaren WalrondOctober 25, 2020Comment

grizzly adams (93/100)

grizzly adams (93/100)

The light was good.

familyKaren WalrondOctober 24, 2020Comment

this was a good week (92/100)

this was a good week (92/100)

Featuring log-walking wildlife, a calm tv show, and an insane look at a constellation.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondOctober 23, 2020 Comments

vicarious delight (91/100)

vicarious delight (91/100)

The best part of being a parent.

familyKaren WalrondOctober 22, 2020Comment