The spring I had longed for brought with it a veil of melancholy and new loss.
Writing on creativity and life
Welcome. I’m Kristine Bruneau, a writer drawn to the ways creativity shows up in everyday life.

Welcome. I’m Kristine Bruneau, a writer drawn to the ways creativity shows up in everyday life.

The spring I had longed for brought with it a veil of melancholy and new loss.

Just as Granada stole the heart of author Washington Irving, Granada has stolen my heart. I have seen, felt, smelled, tasted, and touched this beautiful culture, rich with history. Adios Granada!


The rain in Spain, I learned does not fall mainly on the plain, but in the northern mountains. And while I felt a little like Eliza in the musical “My Fair Lady” trying desperately to lose my American accent by practicing Spanish speech exercises, I learned that it doesn’t really matter. Upon arriving in Spain a …

The February issue of Rochester Magazine started out as a quest-of-sorts to try something new in Rochester. During the past year, I noticed a trend around learning something – anything – new, and different in a fun, hands-on way.

Taking the time to write a letter to a fan can inspire and encourage a young person to work hard – harder even – to achieve their dream.

Weight loss feeds into success in life, love and business for Anne Johnson Gabel.

A letter to my son on his twelfth birthday.
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