Kristine Bruneau

Joy Is Fleeting: An Ode to a Moment

 A school concert, a passing moment, and the quiet way joy lingers long after it’s gone.

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Poetry as Practice

Poetry, especially in small forms like haiku, becomes a quiet practice—one that opens awareness, softens the mind, and prepares us to write again.

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Women’s History and Creativity: Breaking the Bronze Ceiling

A reflection on women’s history and creativity through Central Park’s first monument to real women, and why women’s work is finally being seen.

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The Shift

A reflective essay on letting go of control, trusting preparation, and staying present when life accelerates—at work, in writing, and in parenting.

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The Power of Light: Finding Wonder at Eindhoven’s GLOW Festival

Walking through Eindhoven’s GLOW Festival felt like stepping into a living poem of light—breathing sunflowers, flickering fireflies, and moments that gathered strangers into quiet wonder. A reminder that light doesn’t just brighten; it connects us.

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Finding humor when life doesn’t follow the script

From a backyard frisbee mishap to an improv-style lesson in laughter, this story explores how finding humor in everyday life can turn small stumbles into the moments we remember most.

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