Writing on Creativity and Life
Hi, I’m Kristine Bruneau — a writer and author exploring creativity in everyday life. I share stories about art, family, work, and the unexpected moments that spark connection and meaning.
For nearly two decades, I wrote Mommy Musings, a reflective parenting blog that became the foundation of my first book, Mommy Musings: Lessons on Motherhood, Love, and Life. Today, my work explores the wider intersections of creativity, family, and everyday living.
Recent posts

Joy Is Fleeting: An Ode to a Moment
A Reflection on Joy Joy is fleeting. You cannot hold it. As I reflected on a quote I read today, my thoughts turned to…

Poetry as Practice
I find myself returning again and again to reading and writing poetry. Maybe it’s renewal. Or new beginnings. Or simply more daylight. Come into…

Women’s History and Creativity: Breaking the Bronze Ceiling
Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. —Ruth Bader Ginsburg I recently took a photo of a bronze statue in Central…
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The Shift
The Moment Arrives I spoke to my son the other day. He moved up to the next level of interviews for an internship—an opportunity…

The Power of Light: Finding Wonder at Eindhoven’s GLOW Festival
A work trip brought me to Eindhoven, The Netherlands — but it was the annual GLOW Festival, a city-wide celebration of light, that brought…
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Finding humor when life doesn’t follow the script
The other night, I was watching a hilarious movie called Deep Cover—and it reminded me how much of life comes down to perspective, and…


