Writing on creativity and life
Welcome. I’m Kristine Bruneau, a writer drawn to the ways creativity shows up in everyday life.
Poetry, especially in small forms like haiku, becomes a quiet practice—one that opens awareness, softens the mind, and prepares us to write again.
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.
Women’s History and Creativity: Breaking the Bronze CeilingRead More
A reflective essay on letting go of control, trusting preparation, and staying present when life accelerates—at work, in writing, and in parenting.
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.
The Power of Light: Finding Wonder at Eindhoven’s GLOW FestivalRead More
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.
What Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith teach about imperfection, collaboration, and finding resonance in writing, music, and creative practice.
A reflection on the unseen work of healing–where self-compassion becomes the quiet practice of staying tender and whole.
Beyond Healing: The Quiet Practice of Being Kind to YourselfRead More
I learned to write “Done. Not perfect.” at the end of each Field Notes notebook. Those three words remind me that completion—not perfection—is what clears the path for growth.
