Kristine Bruneau

There’s nothing a good cup of coffee can’t fix

What do coffee and COVID have in common?

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Haikus in a pandemic

Why write haikus during a pandemic?

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Pumpkins and change

Pumpkins are the herald of autumn, an emblem of the pastoral harvest, and a symbol of change.

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Graduation 2020: How will it end?

With this school year nearing its end, and the pandemic in full force, I wonder: Will my high school senior walk across the stage, accept his diploma, shake hands with the principal, and sit shoulder to shoulder with his fellow graduates?

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Mother’s Day isn’t dead. It’s just different.

With restaurants closed, gatherings forbidden, celebrations and sporting seasons canceled, how do you celebrate Mother’s day during the pandemic?

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Make a list

Making a list or two helps me get in the groove of writing, especially when I’m scattered.

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Snow falls haiku

Snow falls gently on a spring day. Like sadness, snow clings to limbs, buds, and blades of grass. Its frozen beauty silences birdsong, and laughter, but also unites the land with hope, peace, and stillness.

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Find your happy

The world is a crazy place, and staying calm, composed, and happy is hard work.

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