Writing clear, brief, and bold
Welcome. I’m Kristine Bruneau, a writer drawn to the ways creativity shows up in everyday life.
“Good Morning, there’s been a bomb threat against the school,” said the voice on my answering machine. I was busy getting ready to drive James to middle school since we were running late. I felt uneasy. “Although we don’t believe the threat to be credible,” the voice continued. “We’re working with the Sheriff’s department… following …
My son reminded me that Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for our freedom.
Singing in harmony: Concentus Women’s Chorus
Working Moms ROC is the latest among varied support groups for moms
Four years ago my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. When she told me the news, I got angry. Why her? How could this happen? Can it happen to me? What choices would she make? I wanted to support my mom any way I could, and wondered: what could I do or say to really …
If you’re a new or expectant mom, what else do you need besides baby gear to help you navigate the maze of information and transition to motherhood? Eleven years ago I was pregnant for the first time, clueless about babies, and desperate for help. I got lucky because my friend Susan was pregnant with baby …
Carved on American poet and writer T. S. Eliot’s tombstone is: “In my beginning an end. In my end a beginning.” It’s an interesting riddle in life to ponder. On Wednesday September 11, many of us reflected upon what happened 12 years ago and what we were doing when the World Trade Center in New York City …
Today is my birthday, and I wanted to share some of my favorite lessons that I’ve posted over the years. As a bonus, I published “Puppy Sitting Lessons: Eat, poop, and play” to the Moms blog at the Democrat and Chronicle. Enjoy! Lesson 1. What would life look like without creativity? Life without creativity would be unremarkable. …
