Author Archives: Bryan

Today is a new day

I’m feeling inspired to make a change,and I know altering one’s habits is a difficult thing. From now on, I am going to make a concerted effort to watch less tv. I’ll just start with that for now, but that’s … Continue reading

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New Etsy Listing

I posted a new Mandala pot for sale on Etsy. It’s a brown piece, about 3.5″ tall. I used black clay and clear glaze.  Unglazed, black clay is almost a dark chocolate brown; with the glaze, it became more of … Continue reading

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Qualifier #2

Qualifying race #2 completed. Gridiron Classic in Central Park, four miles on a cold winter day. Set a goal to run sub-7:30 miles, and I just made it coming in at 7:26. While I think it’s been a depressing winter … Continue reading

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Black Clay Bowls

Black Clay Bowls, a photo by cronkadelic on Flickr. Trying out a new style. Unfortunately, I didn’t think the glazing through of these pieces, and they are not really food safe. Too bad. I think a salad would look great … Continue reading

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Letting Go and Moonlight

I recently took down a website that I’ve been managing for the past 13 years. It wasn’t a high traffic site, more of a hobby website. My partner and I started it together, and while popular in the beginning, over … Continue reading

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Goodbye comments

After giving it come thought, I decided to turn off the comments. When it came down to it, I spend a lot of time deleting emails and reporting spam than approving comments. So, goodbye comments.

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Qualifier #1

This morning I ran the first of 9 qualifying races I’ll need to run this year to gain guaranteed entry into the 2013 NYC Marathon. Years ago, when I first started running, I got into the marathon by lottery and … Continue reading

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Cronkpots

My ceramics are now available through etsy.com! You can check out my store at bryancronk.etsy.com. I’m just getting started, and more will be added as I get used to selling my work. It’s a start!

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Tea nonsense

It’s the day after Christmas, and I have to admit the holiday is not the same for me anymore. Not that I’m a grinch, but the holiday seems to have less significance to me the older I get. Over the … Continue reading

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Latest Mandala Pot

I’m still enjoying the direction I’ve been going in with my ceramics. While most of the pots I’ve been making have been symmetrical, one of my latest pieces took on different shape while remaining true to the concept. To date, … Continue reading

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