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Stand Up Desk: Brain Change

Posted onNovember 29, 2018November 20, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

For whatever reason, changing desk height affects the way my mind works. Read More …

CategoriesFreelanceTagsback pain, Carol Newman Cronin, office, posture, standing desk

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Giving Thanks x 4

Posted onNovember 22, 2018November 21, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

This year, I’m adding four items to my gratitude list. Read More …

CategoriesSeasonsTagsagents, boats, Carol Newman Cronin, freelance, racing, Sailing, teammates, Thanksgiving, The Island Heron, writing, yoga

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Character Building: Getting to Know You

Posted onNovember 15, 2018November 15, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

A sappy musical lyric is playing in my head, with good reason for once. Read More …

CategoriesFiction, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, character development, fiction, getting to know you, The King and I, writing

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Ode to Ferries, Real and Imaginary

Posted onNovember 8, 2018November 7, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Ferries combine the best of both worlds: adventure with a known arrival time. Read More …

CategoriesTravelTagsagent, Carol Newman Cronin, ferry, San Francisco Bay, travel, writing

Book Review: This Must Be the Place

Posted onNovember 1, 2018October 2, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Kate Racculia’s first novel reminds us that quirky doesn’t have to mean lonely. Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsbook review, Carol Newman Cronin, Kate Racculia, novel, This Must Be the Place

The Call of Fall

Posted onOctober 25, 2018October 25, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

When in doubt, write about the weather. Read More …

CategoriesSeasons, WeatherTagsautumn, Carol Newman Cronin, coastal living, fall, New England

Finding Kaci Cronkhite

Posted onOctober 18, 2018October 18, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

An author visit from a friend I haven’t yet met Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Sailing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Finding PAX, Jamestown Library, Kaci Cronkhite

Quality Over Quantity

Posted onOctober 11, 2018October 11, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

Communicating well should be more important than communicating loudly. Read More …

CategoriesCommunicationTagsCarol Newman Cronin, communication, yelling

Book Review: Footprints in the Dust

Posted onOctober 4, 2018September 25, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A nurse’s memoir brings to life the heartbreaking humanity of the world’s refugees. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, ReviewTagsbook review, Carol Newman Cronin, Footprints in the Dust, memoir, refugees, Roberta Gately

Personal Story Power, Plus Preparation

Posted onSeptember 27, 2018September 25, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Even without fancy tools, a well-edited, carefully planned presentation will keep your audience hooked—right to the last word. Read More …

CategoriesWeatherTags1938, Carol Newman Cronin, Hurricane of '38, Jamestown Library, Jamestown Philomenian Library

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