I come by my love of story in part, I think, from my homeland of Trinidad. Trinidad is the birthplace of calypso, a type of music based in African and French roots, and which pulsates in the soul of every Trinidadian. Growing up, my parents (like all Trinidadian adults) would host these epic parties for their friends.
Hello, friends! It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? Too long, I’ll wager. When last we spoke, I was waxing poetic about why I love international travel, right before leaving for an epic journey to Ethiopia at the invitation and expense of The One Campaign. Since then, I’ve had a full course of malaria medicine,
The highlight of my visit to Ethiopia had to be visiting the various schools and childrens’ homes that were a liberal part of our agenda. Here’s a pro tip: if you’re ever in a country that feels completely foreign, find a spot where there are children, and close your eyes. There is something so universal
ONE Mom Karen Walrond traveled with ONE to Ethiopia this October as the official photographer. This piece, originally published on Chookooloonks, is part of our ongoing coverage of the trip. My time in Ethiopia, while brief, was really crammed with so much that we saw and did that If I wrote a post for each
ONE Mom Karen Walrond is traveling with ONE in Ethiopia this week as the official photographer. This piece, originally published on Chookooloonks, is part of our ongoing coverage of the trip. Thought I’d give you a sneak peek of photos to come: a couple of shots I’ve taken at various coffee ceremonies that we’ve attended
We’ve hit the ground running — the crew has arrived, and yesterday (Sunday), I “woke” up at 4:45 a.m. (I didn’t sleep much, jet lag is a bear), and didn’t stop until 1 a.m. this morning. I didn’t even have time to take many iPhone shots, but here are 3, and a SoundCloud of my
ONE Mom Karen Walrond of Chookooloonks.com suggests three things you can do this Mother’s Day to help connect with moms around the world. This Sunday is Mother’s Day, a day of fragrant bouquets, breakfasts-in-bed and sweet handmade gifts from our kids. It’s a lovely day to remember our moms, and to honor our partners for
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