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KAREN WALROND
lightmaker • radiant rebel • total amateur
 

CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

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an equation for life
an equation for life

it works for me; I hope it works for my her

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondAugust 4, 2025
our jobs don't make us interesting. our hobbies do.
our jobs don't make us interesting. our hobbies do.

I said what I said.

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how to make lightKaren WalrondJuly 21, 2025
well, that was sudden
well, that was sudden

an unexpected reminder that we’re all in this together

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 14, 2025
to us: the tired, poor, and huddled masses
to us: the tired, poor, and huddled masses

take care of yourselves. and take care of each other.

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how to make lightKaren WalrondJuly 7, 2025
getting ready for my supernova era
getting ready for my supernova era

or, what I’ll be doing in this upcoming liminal space

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondJune 30, 2025
curiosity & interconnectedness
curiosity & interconnectedness

or, borders are a construct

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how to make lightKaren WalrondJune 23, 2025
to hope, optimism & limitless skies
to hope, optimism & limitless skies

or, an ode to the class of 2025

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familyKaren WalrondJune 9, 2025
failure is fascinating
failure is fascinating

and other benefits of intentional amateurism

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how to make lightKaren WalrondMay 19, 2025
communal compassion
communal compassion

it’s time to create a cadence of taking care of each other.

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random thoughts, how to make lightKaren WalrondMay 12, 2025
trying on potential futures
trying on potential futures

and seeing what might fit

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 28, 2025
slow your breath, never stop breathing
slow your breath, never stop breathing

lessons from the Caribbean and the sea

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 21, 2025
it's time for the rise of authentic soulfulness
it's time for the rise of authentic soulfulness

because artificial intelligence can’t be the only game in town.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 14, 2025
on community, algorithms and humanity
on community, algorithms and humanity

or, a return to connection

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big plans, random thoughtsKaren WalrondApril 7, 2025
on lowering our expectations, but not our standards
on lowering our expectations, but not our standards

what works in dating might work in life.

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMarch 31, 2025
intentional amateurism & transcendent growth
intentional amateurism & transcendent growth

what would you try if you were open to failing?

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how to make lightKaren WalrondMarch 17, 2025
in defense of empathy
in defense of empathy

despite what’s apparently en vogue

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random thoughtsKaren WalrondMarch 10, 2025
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"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’
"These friends of mine — these artists and scientists and inventors and doctors — are all continuing to do their amazing work, but it’s like they’ve adjusted their focus: now, instead of just pursuing a career for their o
 

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