Musings of a Storyteller
Diane Burley, Adrienne J Clarke, Barbara at ProjectkinLife is messy; history is messier. I braid ancestral stories, current events, and hard-won personal experience into essays that find the light — often ironic, a little quirky, and always with heart. Join me.
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The Sins of Complicated Women
Penelope and the Suitors, 1912. Painted by John William Waterhouse. Penelope keeps suitors at bay by saying she can’t remarry until she finishes a burial shroud - that she is secretly unraveling.
I’m so mad at myself. I’ve been eyes-bleedi...
Wired for Sound
A lifetime or two ago, I had a job that had me on the phone several times a week with an agent in France. A few years later, working as a beat reporter at a tradeshow, I heard a voice behind me – and immediately knew it was Paul.
Had I bee...
The Art of the Narrative Braid: Secrets to Stories that Stick
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Who Opened the Door for Leonora?
Leonora Kearney as a school marm. Photo given to author by Julie Whitney/
When the boys were six and eight, we took in an au pair. We were excited at the thought of a cultural exchange while also giving me a helping hand with two kids need...
The Fabulous Firemen's Races
Been feeling a bit melancholic about the country’s 250th birthday. It’s not that the mercury is pushing 100 that I feel like the country is in flames. So, ignoring the calendar, I had a teacher story planned for this week, but I woke up thi...
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Author, journalist, mom of two sons. I braid lost moments of history, what has us wincing, and personal experience to offer stories with heart, hope, and humor — because God knows we need all three. I'm always looking for the light.
I am the owner and operator of Substack.coach, where I offer substack consulting, coaching, workshops, and personal assistance.
I'm the "ringleader" for Projectkin.org. As a community, we capture, preserve, and share our stories in every conceivable form. We inspire and encourage one another in posts, events, and conversations.
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